Dade City News

She did it from afar last year with her work as a PolitiFact reporter, separating truth from bluster in the debate over changes to the federal welfare-to-work requirements.

A middle school teacher who could lose her job over her poor attendance record says she is partially disabled from a back injury she suffered during training in the Army.

When Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner was a Boy Scout 17 years ago, he couldn't be honest about his sexuality.

According to the Academy of Ophthalmology, the incidence in age-related eye diseases are expected to dramatically increase, from today's 28 million to 40 million by the year 2020.

Pasco-Hernando Community College will host open houses next month for prospective students to get information about associate's degree programs, career and certificate programs, as well as online and traditional classroom courses.

Some time in the weekend's wee hours, as Saturday segued into Sunday, the pecuniary bombshell shaped like a Powerball landed about 300 yards from their adjacent porches.

Praising Hymn is on a mission of sorts. "We're a band doing God's will for music and spirituality," said Logan Laubach, the group's rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist.

Wiregrass Ranch developer J.D. Porter, who was arrested nearly three months ago on a DUI charge, pleaded no contest to a lesser charge of reckless driving.

A 24-year-old man shot in the head remained in critical condition early Monday, Pasco County Sheriff's Office officials said.

Pasco County deputies have arrested a suspect in a shooting Sunday evening that left the victim in grave condition.

Adan David Diaz Jr. had told people what he would do if his sister's boyfriend came to their house again.

Sarah Harris started out as a casual culinary enthusiast who loved to bake treats for family and friends.

Dade City, Florida- We have an update to a breaking story out of Dafe City late Friday night, May 10.

Tickets are on sale for Take Back the Night, an annual Mother's Day concert from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.

Three young Cleveland women had escaped a decade of captivity, a saga that offered a sliver of hope for families whose children have disappeared.

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners will host three community meetings to discuss several topics including the county's strategic plan through 2017, the current budget, and road maintenance needs.

$15 adults; $7 students. a The artwork of River Ridge High students will be featured all month at the Progress Energy Art Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.

Editor's note: The following is a recap of the week's news events, in the words of the newsmakers.

George Henry Volkman, 92, of Port Charlotte, Fla., was called to his eternal home Monday, April 15, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family.

Kathee's Krew for the Cure includes: bottom row, left to right, daughter Ashley, 19; Kathee, 43; daughter Gabrielle, 16; and friend Vicki Russell; and back row, from left, friends Kody Debyah, 18; and Bajory Lustberg, 16.