Man subject of SWAT call out arrested

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012, 2:06pm

Zephyrhills, FL -- Pasco County Sheriff's detectives arrested 60-year-old Jackson Prescott at a location on Wise Road Tuesday afternoon.

Police went to Prescott's home Tuesday morning after neighbors reported hearing gunshots outside his home around 3 a.m. Deputies also had a warrant for Prescott's arrest for Felony Battery.

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SWAT call out to Zephyrhills false alarm, suspect still on loose

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 2:57pm

SWAT call out to Zephyrhills false alarm, suspect still on loose

Zephyrhills, FL -- The Pasco County Sheriff's Office has cleared the scene at Lane Road and Stanford Avenue after a SWAT team was called out late Tuesday morning.

Deputies showed up at the home at 420 Lane Road to serve a warrant for Felony Battery on 50-year-old Jackson Levi Prescott. Neighbors told police he was shooting his gun outside the home at 3 a.m. Tuesday and called 911.

Mug shot from previous arrest for Domestic Violence in September 2011.

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Judge: Claims in other states OK at fugitive trial

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 1:50pm

WALSENBURG, Colo. - A Colorado judge has ruled that allegations from other states can be used in a case against a woman accused in a crime spree.

Lee Grace Dougherty has pleaded not guilty to attempted second-degree murder, assault and other charges related to a high-speed chase and what authorities say was a shootout before her capture Aug. 10.

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Coalition named finalist in 2012 WEDU "Be More" Awards

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, January 9th, 2012, 5:55pm

Coalition named finalist in 2012 WEDU "Be More" Awards

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. is competing against top nonprofit organizations and companies within the Tampa Bay region in the hope of winning the “BE MORE Humble” award for the second time in the last three years at the WEDU “BE MORE” Awards.

The award is driven by an online poll which was voted on by the public in the WEDU viewing area from November to December 2011.

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Pasco landowners to learn about managing lakes, ponds

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, January 8th, 2012, 12:59pm

Pasco landowners to learn about managing lakes, ponds

Land O'Lakes, FL -- The Pasco Alliance of Community Associations (PACA) will hold a meeting on cost-effective and proper management of community-owned lakes and ponds on Thursday, Jan. 12.

The public is invited to attend the meeting at 7 p.m. at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, located at 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. (US 41), three miles north of SR 54.

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Sheriff Chris Nocco announces intention to run for Pasco Sheriff

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, January 6th, 2012, 4:44pm

Pasco County, FL -- Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco has announced he plans to formally file his paper work to seek election to the post he was appointed.

"Pasco County is facing the same issues as a large metropolitan county. I believe we, the Sheriff's Office, are headed in the right direction to ensure the safety of our citizens," Nocco stated in his release to the media.

The following is a release from Sheriff Chris Nooco on his intention to run:

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Father sues state for toddler's death by python

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Friday, January 6th, 2012, 12:01pm

BUSHNELL, Florida (WKMG) -- The father of a Bushnell toddler who died after a pet python slithered into her crib is suing the Florida Department of Children for wrongful death, according to a lawsuit.

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