Pasco County detective, therapy dog provides assistance to struggling veterans

Pasco County detective, therapy dog provides assistance to struggling veterans

It's not always easy to get veterans to open up about mental health issues, but a Pasco County detective and her four-legged companion help start the conversation. 

It's not always easy to get veterans to open up about mental health issues, but a Pasco County detective and her four-legged companion help start the conversation. 

Dale Mabry Highway named after Tampa-native Army captain killed during airship test flight in 1922

Dale Mabry Highway named after Tampa-native Army captain killed during airship test flight in 1922

Dale Mabry has served as a major North-South artery taking drivers through South Tampa and into Pasco County. There's a lot more to the name "Dale Mabry," though, than simply miles of asphalt. 

Dale Mabry has served as a major North-South artery taking drivers through South Tampa and into Pasco County. There's a lot more to the name "Dale Mabry," though, than simply miles of asphalt. 

Bible verse painted on paid parking spot at Pasco County school isn’t a violation, officials say

Bible verse painted on paid parking spot at Pasco County school isn’t a violation, officials say

A teacher's form of religious expression on school grounds is not sitting right with some staff. It involves her parking space which she personalized by painting a Bible verse on it something Pasco County Schools says they have no problem with.

A teacher's form of religious expression on school grounds is not sitting right with some staff. It involves her parking space which she personalized by painting a Bible verse on it something Pasco County Schools says they have no problem with.

‘We need to be civil’: Pasco County Schools proposes conduct policies for parents, staff after heated events

‘We need to be civil’: Pasco County Schools proposes conduct policies for parents, staff after heated events

In some cases, passionate parents can get heated when addressing concerns with their child’s school and depending on how staff responds it could mean legal trouble for the district. It's why Pasco County Schools is proposing two new policies for addressing these types of scenarios.

In some cases, passionate parents can get heated when addressing concerns with their child’s school and depending on how staff responds it could mean legal trouble for the district. It's why Pasco County Schools is proposing two new policies for addressing these types of scenarios.

Snowcat Ridge snow park delays opening ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

Snowcat Ridge snow park delays opening ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

Snowcat Ridge has postponed its opening day ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole. The Dade City snow park will now kick off its 2022-23 season on Nov. 16.

Snowcat Ridge has postponed its opening day ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole. The Dade City snow park will now kick off its 2022-23 season on Nov. 16.

Blue green algae toxins found on Moody Lake in Pasco County

Blue green algae toxins found on Moody Lake in Pasco County

Pasco health officials are warning residents to steer clear of Moody Lake after finding harmful blue-green algae toxins in the water. In some cases, coming in contact with the toxins can cause upper-respiratory issues and skin irritation.

Pasco health officials are warning residents to steer clear of Moody Lake after finding harmful blue-green algae toxins in the water. In some cases, coming in contact with the toxins can cause upper-respiratory issues and skin irritation.

Father grieves 3-year-old son after accidental shooting involving gun from mother’s boyfriend

Father grieves 3-year-old son after accidental shooting involving gun from mother’s boyfriend

A Pasco County father spoke about his grief Friday following the death of his 3-year-old son. The child accidentally shot and killed himself with a gun investigators said never should have been in the room.

A Pasco County father spoke about his grief Friday following the death of his 3-year-old son. The child accidentally shot and killed himself with a gun investigators said never should have been in the room.

Police search for animatronic baby dinosaur stolen in New Port Richey

Police search for animatronic baby dinosaur stolen in New Port Richey

Authorities in Pasco County are on the hunt for the thief who stole an animatronic baby velociraptor worth thousands of dollars in New Port Richey. The owners warn that whoever took the life-sized dinosaur could face felony charges, and just want it returned.

Authorities in Pasco County are on the hunt for the thief who stole an animatronic baby velociraptor worth thousands of dollars in New Port Richey. The owners warn that whoever took the life-sized dinosaur could face felony charges, and just want it returned.

After 9-hour shutdown, southbound I-75 reopens following deadly pedestrian crash in Pasco County

After 9-hour shutdown, southbound I-75 reopens following deadly pedestrian crash in Pasco County

For more than nine hours on Thursday, traffic was at a complete standstill in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Pasco County for a deadly crash investigation involving a pedestrian.

For more than nine hours on Thursday, traffic was at a complete standstill in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Pasco County for a deadly crash investigation involving a pedestrian.

More than 220,000 Floridians cast their ballots since early voting began

More than 220,000 Floridians cast their ballots since early voting began

Pasco and Hernando counties are the latest counties in the Tampa Bay area to open polling locations for in-person early voters after 37 counties started on Monday.

Pasco and Hernando counties are the latest counties in the Tampa Bay area to open polling locations for in-person early voters after 37 counties started on Monday.