LAND O' LAKES - It could have been a time for celebration when Sandra Toner's 10-year-old son, Jacob, conquered the third grade FCAT reading exam, even if he did it with a minimal passing score. ...more

June 21, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - A new law designed to strengthen penalties for misconduct by school employees is raising concerns among Pasco County School District officials who worry the law may go too far, ensnaring otherwise good employees who committed crimes in the distant past. ...more

June 19, 2008

A new volunteer group wants to provide assistance to residents who can't bear to part with their pets during an evacuation. ...more

June 15, 2008

The Hernando High School track coach who resigned in early May amid allegations of touching and text messaging a student inappropriately will not be arrested and no charges will be filed. ...more

June 11, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Many West Pasco residents can't bear to part with their pets during an evacuation. The county's new PART volunteer group says it can help in such situations. Pasco Animal Response Team is a group of volunteers willing to help with all aspects of animal-related emergencies. It operates under the direction of Pasco County Animal Services, according to Dr. Terry Spencer, the county's staff veterinarian. ...more

June 11, 2008

The Hernando High School track coach who resigned in early May amid allegations of touching and text messaging a student inappropriately will not be arrested and no charges will be filed. ...more

June 10, 2008

It's sort of like the TV show "So you think you can dance." But this is more of a "So you think your child is gifted," and designed to let local parents see if their children are intelligent enough to make the mark. ...more

June 10, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Educators know the notion that reading, writing and arithmetic are all students need to succeed is as obsolete as a one-room schoolhouse. Skills are needed along with knowledge. The question is, however, which skills will give today's students the best edge in tomorrow's job market? Pasco District School officials hope get a bit of an education in that area. The district will hold a Workforce Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting on Monday. ...more

May 31, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY Overhauling Pasco County's land development code should take priority, county commissioners said this morning, even if that means holding off on some large-scale projects and other ordinances. ...more

May 27, 2008

The Hernando High School track coach who resigned in early May amid allegations of touching and text messaging students inappropriately has been told to stay away from the school. ...more

May 21, 2008