Leah Masuda
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IRMA: Feeding Tampa Bay opens distribution sites for storm relief
It’s been more than a week since Irma and many are still struggling. → Read More
Elderly widow says staying at shelter during Irma was rewarding
Carol Bacchus is back in her comfy home. But over a week ago when Hurricane Irma approached, it was a different story. → Read More
IRMA: In Pasco County, many still in shelters days after hurricane
Many Pasco County residents have stayed home. Others have been put up in hotels as the county tries to close its last shelter. → Read More
IRMA: Pasco community feeds first responders during non-stop work
Papapano’s has owned Christo’s for 14 years and knows how to help when it comes to first responders who haven’t had a decent meal. → Read More
IRMA: Year after Hermine, Pasco residents again deal with flooding
A Pasco County family moved into their home a month before Hermine. Now, they are once again dealing with flooding, thanks to Irma. → Read More
IRMA: Pasco County to have designated shelter for sex offenders
In Wesley Chapel, one high school has opened up for families, pets, and sex offenders. That has some families concerned. → Read More
IRMA: Pasco County students using drones to document Irma damage
A group of Pasco County high school students is doing its part to help when it comes to documenting any potential damage from Hurricane Irma. → Read More
IRMA: Bay area gas stations experience outages as run on fuel continues
There’s reportedly plenty of fuel, but with the demand so high right now the trucks can’t keep up, especially to stations that are far from ports. → Read More
Pasco 7th grader with tourettes on a mission to educate peers about the disorder
Adrianna plans to continue her mission to educate others about the disorder. → Read More
Tampa company that works with autistic children opens 5th location
Phelps says the goal is to teach children the skills they need to become independent and one day well-rounded adults. → Read More
Pasco deputies conduct large-scale enforcement operation
The agency's 'Enforcement Action Plan' targeted prolific offenders, code enforcement violators, and those with outstanding warrants. → Read More
New recruiting efforts paying off for Pasco schools
The district hopes it can keep up the trend of bringing on more certified hires. It’s currently sitting at 134 open positions for its 90 schools. → Read More
Residents protest over proposed homeless center in a Pasco neighborhood
The proposed center would be located off Ridge Road at the old Boys and Girls Club building. → Read More
Drugs, stolen guns, Nazi propaganda found in New Port Richey home
Investigators said the Griffin Park area, where the home is located, is known for its long standing history of self-proclaimed Neo Nazi’s. → Read More
Cash, documents, computers found at Land O'Lakes sinkhole
The county is celebrating the little things that could help these families whose lives have been turned upside down. → Read More
Land O' Lakes sinkhole clean-up halted by collapse
A 10-foot-wide by 80-foot-long section of the sinkhole that swallowed two homes in Land O' Lakes collapsed Thursday night. → Read More
Athletic trainers return to Pasco schools' sports fields
Earlier this summer, the Pasco County School District was without athletic trainers. Fortunately, for athletes and families, it was short-lived. → Read More
Clean up set to begin at Land O' Lakes sinkhole site
Pasco County will begin work this week to clean out the massive sinkhole that swallowed two homes in Land O' Lakes. → Read More
Buildings at former Inverness Boy Scout camp being auctioned
An old Boy Scout campground has been sitting vacant for years, but now there's a chance to take some of the history home. → Read More
Pasco sinkhole clean-up on hold, homeowners in limbo
Work to remediate and clean out the sinkhole is still on hold, and some residents still can’t go home. → Read More