Road Planners Turn to Land O' Lakes Residents for Help

The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority is planning for the future and it wants to hear from Land O' Lakes residents on where its priorities should lie.

Pasco Offers $400k in Help for Homebuyers

Pasco County has released $400,000 to help residents with their down payments.

Land O' Lakes Water Restrictions Change Little Under New Plan

While some Tampa Bay area residents will see their number of days to water shrink in coming days, Pasco County water customers won't see many changes.

Pasco Animal Services Plans to Double Vet Staff

The agency is hoping to increase staffing in the near future.

Sequester: Job Losses, Spending Freezes May Hit Florida

As the deadline looms for $85 billion in federal spending cuts to kick in, take a look at what impacts might be felt in Land O' Lakes and Florida as a whole.

Pasco Sheriff Wants to Take Over State Probation, Parole Services

Chris Nocco thinks the change could improve public safety and felon reform.

Land O’ Lakes Pet Owners to Pay More

The Pasco County Commission recently approved a plan that raises the fee charged for county dog tags.

Is Crime Down in Pasco County?

The Pasco Sheriff's Office released statics saying it has fallen overall.

Pay Raise in the Cards for Pasco Employees?

The county is considering a request to give employees a 3 percent raise.

Commissioner Says Libraries Need Longer Hours

Jack Mariano wants to see libraries stay open longer and park fees go away.

New Laws for Land O' Lakes Dog Owners

It’s no longer legal to leave an unattended dog chained up in Pasco County.

Chamber’s Shop Local Campaign Gets County Spotlight

The Pasco County Commission commended the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce for its efforts to get residents to “Shop Local First.”

Oakstead’s Obesity-Fighting Efforts Recognized by County

March 16 is “Spring Sprint for a Healthier Generation Day” in Pasco County.

Higher Fees for Pet Owners on County’s Radar

Pasco County Commissioners will review a business plan for Animal Services when they meet Tuesday, Feb. 19. The new plan calls for an increase in licensing fees to fund programs that are hoped to help the county save more animals.

Some Pasco Government Offices Are Closed Monday

While it’s an official holiday for many government workers, Pasco’s employees are using Presidents Day, Feb. 18, for training.

Reader's Spotlight: Roundtable With Commissioner Henry Wilson

Pasco County Commissioner Henry Wilson will host a community roundtable Thursday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m.

County Sets Goals, Do They Mesh With Yours?

The county has a new strategic plan that lays out four main objectives. Do you agree with the priorities the commission has set?

Unpaid Furloughs May End in Pasco Schools

Teachers and staff may get two days of pay back in their checks this year.

Postal Service to End Saturday Mail Delivery

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. What does it mean for you?

Pasco Schools Freeze Hiring

The Pasco County School District enacted a hiring freeze Monday while another nearby district lighted up its help wanted signs.

Pasco Commission Talks Gun Control

Commissioners are considering closing the “gun show” loophole and want to hear from residents during an upcoming meeting.

Blog Spotlight: Average Joe Flounders While Banks Get Rich

Blogger Mark S. Hankins says Americans should be shocked by the stranglehold financial institutions have on the economy.

Ted Schrader Apologizes to Pasco County

The Pasco County Commission Chairman was arrested over the weekend on a domestic battery charge.

Criminal Courts' Move to Land O' Lakes Progressing

Pasco County Commissioners will discuss financing for a new Land O’ Lakes criminal courthouse during their Feb. 5 meeting.

Update: Pasco Commission Chair Arrested

Ted Schrader faces domestic battery charges.

Florida Electoral College Change Not Likely

Though some states are eyeing a switch that would award Electoral College votes based on how a Congressional district votes, Florida’s State House Speaker Will Weatherford says it’s a bad idea. Do you agree?

Longtime Educator Gets Nod from Congressman

Mike Bilirakis recently paid tribute to Walter Hilgart, who continues to substitute at age 90 and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon.

Pasco Not Exploring Domestic Partnership Registry Options

While nearby counties explore options for creating a registry for same-sex partners, Pasco County Commissioners have yet to take up the issue.

Sanders, Community Center Project Approved by County

When the Land O’ Lakes Community Center Park is refurbished, it will now include some extra upgrades courtesy of the Pasco County School District.

Activist Sues 100-Plus Government Agencies in 5 Years, 41 Since November

Governments see Joel Chandler as a costly nuisance, to the tune of $1 million. Chandler says he's a watchdog and civil rights advocate.

Raises for Land O' Lakes Teachers on Scott’s Agenda

Gov. Rick Scott has a proposal to make sure the state’s teachers get raises.

Pasco Seeking Help to Replace Gallagher

Commissioners will hear presentations from firms that want to help locate candidates to fill retiring County Administrator John Gallagher’s job.

Pasco Eyes Moving Criminal Courts to Land O’ Lakes

County commissioners agreed to explore a proposal to build a $28 million courthouse tower on the campus of the Land O’ Lakes jail.

Group Wedding Planned in Pasco on Valentine’s Day

Paula O’Neil, the county’s clerk and comptroller, will lead the ceremony on Feb. 14.

Sexual Health Rankings Put Florida in No. 31 Spot

A new study attempts to rank the sexual health of every state in the nation and Washington, D.C, while gauging how social issues and state law affect sexual health.

Land O’ Lakes Government Offices Closed Monday

Pasco County is closing most of its offices and facilities in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Satan Worshippers Plan Rally for Gov. Rick Scott

A group of self-proclaimed Satanists will rally in support of the Florida governor's stance on religious freedom.

Land O' Lakes Population Rises Along with Florida's

Land O' Lakes saw its population rise by 52.4 percent between 2000 and 2010. Predictions are for the total number of residents in Florida to top New York state.

Cold Weather Shelters Opening in Pasco

Lows in the 30s are anticipated early Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Floridians Choose Favorite State License Plate

Voting for four designs took place over a three-week period.