Sheriff's Office Seeks Churches, Volunteers for Partnership

A Recovery Summit will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 7, and the community is encouraged to attend.

Romney Supporters Gather at Tampa Convention Center

Some called it "the turning point" of the election.

Romney Wins Florida GOP Primary; Land O' Lakes Republican Reacts

Mitt Romney earns a convincing victory over Newt Gingrich and other Republican nominees in Florida's Presidential Preference Primary.

Teen's Struggles Lead Him to Polls

The Sunlake High graduate voted for the first time in Tuesday's primary. His family hopes Mitt Romney will bring about changes to make access to public services easier for people with disabilities.

Voters Turning Out for 'Important Race'

Turnout is steady at the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex.

Land O' Lakes Gets Out to Vote

Activity is evident at precincts throughout the Land O' Lakes area.

Pasco Residents Represent at Romney Rally

About 1,000 people turned out for Monday's rally in Dunedin.

Gingrich Goes on the Offensive at Exciting Idlewild Baptist Church

The Republican presidential hopeful is the second to visit the Lutz church during the primary campaign.

Pasco GOP Candidates to Talk Shop With Voters

Paula O'Neil, Ron Oakley, Walter Price scheduled to attend Jan. 30 event

Pasco School Calendar Delayed as 4-Day Week Investigation Continues

The task force will host three public forums to hear from the community in February before submitting its findings to the school board in March.

Watch Party Goers Pleased with SOTU Address

Host says an anti-Republican sentiment motivated him to stage the event at his home.

State of the Union Watch Party Under Way In Tampa

"It seems as though Tampa is full of conservative radio shows and I want to be around people with my thinking – progressive thinkers," said Angela Sosik of South Tampa.

Tell Your Elected Officials to Lock That Kid Up Now!

Florida’s child safety restraint laws bark, but they don’t have much bite.

Sheriff to Speak at Christian Business Connections Meeting

Chris Nocco will discuss the sheriff's office's work toward combating pill-related crime and efforts to get faith-based organizations involved in solving problems in the community.

Timing on Political Addresses Excludes Some Viewers

The 9 p.m. start time for debates and political addresses is too late for some.

State of the Union Watch Parties Planned for Tonight

Supporters of President Obama plan to gather at more than 2,500 sites across the country to watch the annual address. Two locations are in the Tampa Bay area.

Commissioner to Address Republican Club of Central Pasco

Ann Hildebrand will discuss her years in office, her future and her thoughts on the future of Pasco County.

Ballots Will Include Names of Withdrawn Candidates

None of the candidates who have announced their withdrawals from the presidential primary notified the state in time for their names to be removed from the ballot.

Walter Price Seeks to Shake Things Up as Pasco Property Appraiser

If elected, he says he plans "to deliver new ideas to people by meeting with them face-to-face, via website, webinars and utilizing social media."

USF Preps for Debate, Invites Public to Attend Watch Party

Tickets to the live debate on campus are unavailable, but you can get close to the action at a student government sponsored watch party.

The Great Escape of Judah P. Benjamin

Following the fall of Richmond at the close of the Civil War, Confederate Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin made his escape through Florida and what is now eastern Pasco County.

Early Voting for Presidential Preference Primary Starts Saturday

Votes can be cast at the Land O' Lakes Branch Library through Jan. 28.

Bay Area GOP Leaders Say Santorum is a Contender Here

Mitt Romney, however, is the favorite to win the Jan. 31 Presidential Preference Primary.

Fewer Republicans in Pasco County This Year?

Pasco Supervisor of Elections closes the books on registration ahead of the 2012 Florida Republican primary.

November's Ballot May Include Penny for Pasco Renewal

Though the tax doesn’t expire until 2014, supporters want it on the ballot early so there’s no lapse in collection.

Clock Running Out for Republican Voters

Pasco County’s Supervisor of Elections says only hours remain to register or change party affiliation.

Pasco County Government Offices Ring in the New Year

Most local offices will shut down for the holiday.

Comment Period Extended for Controversial Ridge Road Extension

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revised the deadline based on a large number of comments and requests for more time.

Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree the Green Way

Pasco County offers a recycling program that keeps used trees out of landfills.

Primary Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

Voters must be registered as Republicans by Jan. 3 to be eligible to vote in the Jan. 31 primary.

Pasco County Government Offices Will Close for the Holidays

Only emergency services agencies will be open over the long Christmas weekend.

Have an Opinion About the 4-Day School Week?

Pasco County School District officials want to hear from you.

Bus Route Would Include Stops in Land O’ Lakes

The new cross-county route is expected to launch in early 2012.

Norman Reacts to Proposed New State Senate District

Jim Norman’s coverage area will change quite a bit under the state’s proposed redistricting map.

I-75 Construction Topic of Meeting Tonight

Proposed changes to the design of the Interstate 75 widening project in the Wesley Chapel area will be discussed during a public hearing Dec. 8.

Redistricting Plan Gives Norman More of Pasco, Less of Hillsborough

Under the proposal, State Sen. Jim Norman, R-Tampa, would no longer represent New Tampa or Temple Terrace.

Ordinance Would Limit Tethering Dogs, Control Puppy Mills

Proposed changes to the county's animal control ordinance would restrict puppy mills and set requirements for keeping your dog tied up outside.

Election Season's Start Not Too Far Off

Florida's politics heat up quickly after the new year as state Republicans make their choice for president.

Pasco Getting Younger, Richer, Better Educated But Less Happy With Its Government

The county's annual performance review shows satisfaction with government services dropped this year compared to 2010.

I-75 Construction Shouldn’t Cause Holiday Delays

The Florida Department of Transportation is limiting work during peak holiday travel time.