What the Mad Hatter Buyout Means to You

If the sale goes through, customers of Mad Hatter and Paradise Lakes utilities will begin to see changes almost immediately, officials say.

Republican Club to Host Weatherford, Corcoran at Next Meeting

Club vice president also will announce her candidacy for Pasco County State Committeewoman during the April 25 event. The public is invited to attend.

Inside the Shuttered Hacienda Hotel

What condition is the vacant historic landmark in?

Parents of Trayvon Martin to Speak In Tampa

The teen's parents will be part of a forum about the Stand Your Ground law at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church.

Where to Find Magazines in Land O' Lakes

Looking for magazines in Land O' Lakes? Check out our list of places to find them!

Student ‘Photographers’ May Find Themselves in Hot Water

The Pasco County School Board is considering a change to the student code of conduct.

State Budget Includes $1 Million for Sheriff's Child Protective Unit

The budget, signed by Governor Rick Scott today, includes an additional $75,000 to assist the agency's efforts to combat prescription pill abuse.

Mad Hatter Deal Could Raise Your Water Rates

If the deal goes through, customers in the Land O’ Lakes area will see their rates rise this June.

Sheriff Nocco Testifies Before Congress Today

He was invited to speak by Congressman Gus Bilirakis.

School Board to Address Charter School Enrollment

The board meets tonight at 6 in Land O’ Lakes.

Pasco County Unveils New $60,000 Website

The revamp went live Saturday.

Pasco’s $1 Million for Child Abuse Investigations is ‘Turkey,' Watchdog Group Says

Florida Tax Watch is recommending that Gov. Rick Scott veto the funding increase.

U.S. 41 Lane Closures Announced for Land O’ Lakes

The work will take place during nighttime hours.

What Does Mitt Romney's Victory Mean to Pasco?

The presumptive GOP nominee hit four issues particularly hard during a Florida stop in January.

AARP Chapter To Host Session for National You’ve Earned a Say Campaign

Attendees will use new audience-response technology to answer multiple-choice questions on Social Security and Medicare using handheld devices, providing real-time polling during the session.

Veterans Expressway Project Includes Removal of Manned Toll Plazas

Residents can find out more about the plan during an upcoming public meeting on the widening project.

Pasco Parent Seeks Election to School Board

Don Stephenson of Land O' Lakes proposes balancing the budget without doing so on teachers' backs, and has a request to special interest groups: Don't contribute financially to his campaign.

Lightning Swimmers Ready to Splash in 2nd Pool

The Land O’ Lakes-based team will soon expand operations to Hudson.

New Secondhand Dealer Ordinance Could Be Repealed

After hearing from business owners at a public hearing Tuesday who said the recently passed ordinance is burdensome, commissioners agreed unanimously to direct staff to bring them a proposal next month to repeal the rule.

Republican Club Hosts Candidate Meet and Greet

The public is invited to attend a meeting with county commission district 3 candidates.

Clerk of Circuit Court to Speak at AARP Meeting

Paula O'Neil will present information about the functions of the county clerk and comptroller’s office.

The Battle Wages On at the Land O' Lakes Library

Four of the bands competing in Rockus Maximus XV performed Friday night.

County Ordinance Requires Secondhand Dealers Report to Sheriff

The new requirements affect antique shops, swap shops, coin dealers, flea market vendors and gold and precious metals dealers.

Walter Price Hosting Golf Tournament Fundraiser

The candidate for property appraiser invites the community to join him for a day of golf, contests and dinner.

Senate Resolution Recognizes Poll Workers for 'Outstanding Service and Dedication'

The paid position requires in-depth training and long hours on Election Day. There are still openings for poll workers in Pasco County, Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley says.

Water Restrictions Remain for Land O' Lakes

Counties to the north of Pasco didn’t fare as well.

A Freedman’s Fight for Education

The contributions of our local Freedmen’s Bureau office in establishing education during Reconstruction.

Pasco Crime Dips to Lowest Rate Since 1995

Though Sheriff Chris Nocco is pleased with the agency's numbers, he says the statistics are not the "final score."

Nocco Faces More Competition in the Race for Sheriff

The field now stands at six for the job currently held by Chris Nocco.

Pasco County School Board Vice Chairman to Speak at Republican Club Meeting

Allen Altman will discuss the current talks in Tallahassee and the ramifications for school districts throughout the state and the classroom size amendment’s effects on the district's budget this year. The public is invited to attend.

County Tourism Budget Appears Ample

Pasco County allocated $80,000 in bed tax money for 16 events last fiscal year but groups only claimed $70,000 of that, according to the Tourist Development Council.

Pasco Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit Gets New Digs

The community came together to make the kennel a reality.

USF May Lose $128 Million in Funding

The cuts amount to more than 58 percent of state funding for USF Tampa alone.

Letter: County Administrator Wants to Hear from You

Pasco County's John J. Gallagher discusses the need for resident input.

Mass Valentine’s Day Weddings to Be Held in Pasco

This is the fourth year the group ceremony has taken place on Feb. 14.

Suporters Invited to Pasco Schools Superintendent Campaign Kick-Off Event

Anyone interesting in helping out with the campaign is encouraged to attend Tuesday's event.

Obama Administration Meets with Bay Area Hispanics

The White House Hispanic Community Action Summit was held at the University of Tampa with the purpose of getting feedback from the Latino community on important issues, such as health care and education.

Bill Would Extend Protection to Pets of Domestic Abuse Victims

The law proposed by Sen. Mike Fasano was inspired by a dog that endured punches and kicks to protect his elderly owner from abuse.

The White House Wants to Hear from Land O' Lakes Hispanics

A summit will be held Friday at the University of Tampa.

Pasco County Wants to Hear from You Land O' Lakes

Officials are seeking feedback they can use in making decisions that affect Pasco's future.