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Lacoochee man convicted of attempted 2nd-degree murder, kidnapping
Joseph Coleman is likely headed to prison for life. A jury today convicted the 56-year Lacoochee man of attempted second-degree murder and kidnapping in the 2006 shooting of his then-estranged wife, Sylvia Grant.
Joseph Coleman's lawyer says kidnapping investigation wasn't thorough
An attorney for Joseph Coleman, who is accused of attacking his wife with a gun and nearly killing her, argued Wednesday that detectives failed to investigate the case thoroughly and decided from the get-go that Coleman was guilty.
Pasco fugitive accused of trying to hire a hit man
A 32-year-old man has been indicted on federal charges in a murder-for-hire scheme.
Northeast Pasco community welcomes prospects of progress
Last year, just outside the county's poorest community, a Dollar General opened its doors.
Pasco County man takes plea deal in Brooksville shooting of his estranged wife
A Pasco County man who abducted and shot his estranged wife received 25 years in prison Monday, sparing him from a trial with blood-curdling 911 tapes and a possible life sentence.
Deputies search for fugitive who jumped into Hernando lake
Little Man Rayford is either at the bottom of Hunter's Lake or he swam to freedom.
County's money to clean up Pasco's forgotten homes keeps contractor afloat
Joe Elkins, right, rakes trimmings as Justin Kowal mows outside a house on Leaning Oak Drive in Port Richey last week.
Second escape from Pasco deputy's patrol car in a week
The Houdini act began late Sunday as Amanda Driggers sat in the back of Cpl. Barry Arnew's patrol car.
Deputies find woman who escaped from Pasco cruiser
LAND O' LAKES - Amanda Driggers performed a disappearing act that Houdini, or even David Blaine, could be proud of these days.
Dade City man indicted on first-degree murder charge
A grand jury on Wednesday indicted a Dade City man already in jail and charged with the June 12 murder of a Lacoochee man.
Some Pasco County middle and elementary schools see marked improvements on 2009 FCAT scores
Katie Lail's phone kept ringing Thursday with calls from excited teachers who couldn't stop screaming.
Dade City man accused of murder in drug robbery gone bad
Pasco sheriff's detectives have arrested a Dade City man in the murder of a Lacoochee man last week.
Deputies: Pasco man's death ruled a homicide
The death of a 48-year-old Lacoochee man found this morning in his mobile home has been ruled a homicide, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said.
Pasco County third-graders make gains in FCAT scores for math, stay stable in reading
A year ago at this time, Lacoochee Elementary principal Karen Marler was beside herself over the steep declines her students had made on the FCAT reading and math exams.
At 121, Lacoochee Post Office is small-town information hub
The post office here is more than just a place to mail packages and pick up stamps.
Violent suspect sought by Pasco deputies
The Pasco Sheriff's Office is looking for 18-year-old Dade City man wanted for a number of violent crimes.
USF's Care Mobile to make more visits to Pasco
More underprivileged county children will receive free health care after a recent influx of grant money to the University of South Florida Department of Pediatrics.