In just a few years, the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) has gone from being millions of dollars in debt to being financially sustainable, operating in the black. The turnaround of the North Tampa organization has come under the new leadership of Julian McKenzie, who was promoted as museum CEO in 2017, after serving less than a year as its CFO. The museum leader led a restructuring … [Read more...]
A community steps up to lend its support
October 23, 2019 By
Pasco County firefighter Hunter Garcia, his wife, Kayla, and their 5-month-old daughter, Clara, were traveling down Van Dyke Road on Sept. 13, when they were involved in a multi-car accident. A total of four cars were affected, with five people transported to the hospital, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release. All three Garcias were taken to the hospital. Hunter … [Read more...]
Century-old bell stolen from Lutz church
March 20, 2019 By
Members of Christ Cumberland Presbyterian Church are in disbelief as part of their identity has been stolen – a signature bell that has accompanied the church, throughout its history, as it moved from one location to the next. The Lutz church became aware the bell was missing in mid-February, and officials still don’t know exactly which day the theft occurred. “We were stunned,” said … [Read more...]
An atrophied hand offers beauty, inspiration
December 5, 2018 By
Finding and creating beauty in spite of life’s obstacles is something Shyama Rangwala knows all too well. She is a professional painter and art instructor with five studios ranging from Land O’ Lakes, Tampa and Brandon. Her birth name is Monali; however, under her adopted artistic name, “Shyama,” she is renowned for her featured work in more than 25 exhibitions in both her native India, … [Read more...]
Agreement reached on forensic research campus
October 4, 2017 By
Pasco County commissioners approved a three-way agreement that sets up the framework for ownership and operation of a forensic research and training facility on county land next to the Land O’ Lakes Detention Center. One feature of the facility is a body farm to aid in criminal investigations, body identification and research into body decomposition. Florida F.I.R.S.T. (Forensic … [Read more...]
Have a holly, jolly — safe season
December 16, 2015 By
The holidays are meant to be a time of good cheer, but with all of the hustle and bustle, there’s also more opportunity for accidents and crime, too. Here are some pointers from various local agencies and national websites, intended to help you have a safe and happy season. Here are some holiday safety tips from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office: Be Safe While Shopping Lock … [Read more...]
Learning how to police the ‘teenage brain’
April 29, 2015 By
When it comes to de-escalating aggressive behavior — different methods are needed for juveniles than the ones that work on adults, said Jeff Golden, who teaches criminal justice classes at Saint Leo University. Golden and other experts in law enforcement and criminal justice will be sharing their knowledge in a Summer Institute Course on juvenile aggression at Saint Leo University, May 5 … [Read more...]
Future is here: Body cameras coming to Pasco
December 18, 2014 By
Many law enforcement agencies around the country continue to debate whether they should have patrol officers wear body cameras — but the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office isn’t waiting any longer. More than 400 deputies and investigators will be equipped with body cameras in February, a movie Sheriff Chris Nocco said would make neighborhoods safer for deputies and the people who live in … [Read more...]
Police body cameras coming to Pasco County
December 11, 2014 By
While many law enforcement agencies around the country continue to debate whether they should have patrol officers wear body cameras or not, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office isn't waiting any longer. More than 400 deputies and investigators will be equipped with body cameras beginning in February, a move Sheriff Chris Nocco says will make neighborhoods safer for deputies, and the people … [Read more...]
Steinbrenner/Gaither game gets lesson in texting, driving
October 29, 2014 By
It's a rare time to have football and Halloween on the same night, but AAA is going to make the best of it by sharing a true fright: texting and driving. AAA and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will attend Friday's football game between Steinbrenner and Gaither high schools, where they hope to talk about the dangers teens face when they get behind the wheel. Of course, that becomes … [Read more...]
