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Sunray Drive, Grand Boulevard Intersection Closed

Motorists traveling in the area of Sunray Drive and Grand Boulevard might want to consider a different route.

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Thu May 23, 2013

KSDK-TV Saint Louis

20,000 bees swarm above residential neighborhood

There's a buzzing problem in Pasco County. Neighbors are afraid and frustrated about a giant beehive in the 1600 block of Osprey Lane in Lutz.

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Related Topix: Apiculture, Science

Patch.com

Should City Sell Fire Station?

New Port Richey City Council members want to talk about a proposal to sell off the city fire station at 6121 High Street.

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Related Topix: New Port Richey, FL, Port Richey, FL

Patch.com

Fatal Crash Closes I-75 Northbound in Pasco

Motorists heading north on Interstate 75 this afternoon might want to get off a little early if their route takes them near the State Road 54 exit.

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Patch.com

Should Pasco County Allow Backyard Chicken Coops?

Pasco County Commissioners want to look into a proposal to allow backyard chicken coops in residential areas.

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Related Topix: Holiday, FL

CBS Local

Police: Woman Keys Crude Image Of Male Genitals Into Car, Leaves Explanatory Note

A local woman was arrested after police say she carved a crude image of male genitals into another person's car.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

WDUV-FM Saint Petersburg

Possible Pasco Arsonist; Surgery For Ty

Fire officials in Pasco County are checking into what started a brush fire yesterday around 1 pm that could be seen from the Suncoast Parkway.

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Related Topix: Largo, FL, Pinellas County, FL, Safety Harbor, FL, Clearwater, FL

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Smell, flies lead to 30 animals rescued from feces-filled Pasco County home in Holiday

We should learn more Thursday about what will happen to around 30 emaciated animals rescued from a home in Pasco County.

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Related Topix: Holiday, FL

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Over 40 animals found in feces-filled, Hudson home

Pasco County deputies say they rescued 40 or more emaciated animals from a home on Hiawatha Place in Holiday Wednesday evening.

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Related Topix: Hudson, FL, Holiday, FL

Wed May 22, 2013

St. Petersburg Times

Weightman Middle mom stole $5,200 from PTA, Pasco deputies say

For the second time in a week, a Parent Teacher Association officer at a Pasco school has been arrested on charges of taking PTA funds.

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Tampa Bay Newspapers

Local SHINE volunteers win state award

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs' SHINE program recently honored volunteers in Pinellas and Pasco Counties with the Planning and Service Area of the Year award.

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Related Topix: Pinellas County, FL, Opinion

Patch.com

Scott Shoots Down Pasco Probation Takeover

Gov. Rick Scott on Monday vetoed a bill that would have financed a closer look at a proposal for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office to take over felony probation services in Pasco from the state Department of Corrections.

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Related Topix: Rick Scott, US Governors

Patch.com

Connerton Elementary Gets New Principal

Connerton Elementary students don't have to end the school year wondering who will sit in the principal's office in August.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Hillsborough County, FL, Land O' Lakes, FL

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

U-Haul full of animals abandoned by Frances Evans found outside a Spring Hill Publix, deputies say

Nearly 40 cats had to be euthanized Tuesday after they were found, along with other animals, in a U-Haul truck abandoned in the parking lot of a Spring Hill Publix.

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Related Topix: Hernando County, FL

Tue May 21, 2013

Tampa Bay Newspapers

Foundation donates to Disability Achievement Center

Community Foundation of Greater St. Petersburg recently awarded the Disability Achievement Center $4,000 to purchase vital equipment for individuals with disabilities.

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Related Topix: St. Petersburg, FL, Pinellas County, FL, Opinion

Patch.com

Love, Exercise and a Home Top Pup's Wish List

This week's adoptable feature comes from Pasco County Animal Services Adoption Partners.

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Patch.com

Speak Out on Pasco's School Budget

Pasco County School Board members want to hear from Land O' Lakes residents as the clock ticks down for them to set a budget for the 2013-14 school year.

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Related Topix: Land O' Lakes, FL, New Port Richey, FL, Port Richey, FL, Hudson, FL

Patch.com

Pasco's Tax Rolls Are Up

Pasco County officials are reporting some good news when it comes to the area's tax rolls.

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Related Topix: Wesley Chapel, FL, Land O' Lakes, FL, Tampa, FL

Mon May 20, 2013

Thomasville Times Enterprise

Zephyrills eager to learn identity of lottery winner

It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.

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Related Topix: Lottery, Zephyrhills, FL

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Scott vetoes nearly $400 million from budget

But he also axed a whole line of project sprinkled in the budget including millions for college buildings, health care programs and even money for supplemental programs for veterans.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Rick Scott