LAND O' LAKES - Superintendent Heather Fiorentino and the Pasco County School Board remain at odds over plans for a new administration building for the district. ...more

October 28, 2009

Two teenagers and a 12-year-old boy are accused of using a semi-automatic handgun while robbing a woman outside the West Pasco Art Guild on Wednesday morning. New Port Richey Police charged Zachary Bogucki, 15, and Chase Jacob Swinson, 15, with armed robbery and armed burglary, while the 12-year-old , was charged with armed robbery, records said. ...more

April 30, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - This year's budget cuts for Pasco County schools could pale in comparison to what's in store for 2009-10. ...more

March 4, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - School principals accustomed to seeing droves of new students show up at their doorsteps experienced something different this academic year. ...more

January 9, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco County School District officials say they have figured out ways to cover the current $8.7 million budget shortfall and much of the $10 million to $15 million shortfall the district could face after the Legislature's special session in January. ...more

December 18, 2008

School District Announces Hiring Freeze Pasco schools Superintendent Heather Fiorentino announced a hiring freeze as part of an effort to save money in the face of a mounting budget shortfall. ...more

December 17, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Just two weeks before they leave for winter break, teachers and other school employees in Pasco County still don't have a contract for the 2008-09 academic year. ...more

December 5, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco schools Superintendent Heather Fiorentino announced a hiring freeze Tuesday as part of an effort to save money in the face of a mounting budget shortfall. ...more

December 3, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco County School Board members are preparing for more spending cuts after learning Tuesday evening that the school district faces a potential shortfall of $15 million to $16 million. ...more

November 20, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Unhappy school employees minced no words. They urged the Pasco County School Board to reject this year's budget, saying the board needed to work harder to find money for raises and step increases that aren't included in the financial plan. ...more

September 18, 2008