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True Crime Tuesday presents The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling with Writer/Columnist/Author, Rachel Corbett! Criminal profiling―the delicate art of collecting and deciphering the psychological “fingerprints” of the monsters among us―holds an almost mythological status in pop culture. But what exactly is it, does it work, and why is the American public so entranced by it? What do we gain, and endanger, from studying why people commit murder? In The Monsters We Make, author Rachel Corbett explores how criminal profiling became one of society's most seductive and quixotic undertakings through five significant moments in its history. Corbett follows Arthur Conan Doyle through the London alleyways where Jack the Ripper butchered his victims, depicts the tailgate outside of Ted Bundy's execution, and visits the remote Montana cabin where Ted Kaczynski assembled his antiestablishment bombs. Along the way emerge the people who studied and unraveled these cases. We meet self-taught psychologist Henry Murray, who profiled Adolf Hitler at the request of the U.S. government and later profiled his own students―including the future Unabomber―by subjecting them to cruel humiliation experiments. We also meet the prominent Yale psychiatrist Dorothy Lewis, who ended up testifying that Bundy was too sick to stand trial. Finally, Corbett takes the story into our own time, explaining the rise of modern “predictive policing” policies through a study of one Florida family that the analytics targeted―to devastating effects. With narrative intrigue and deft research, Corbett delves deep into the mythology and reality of criminal profilers, revealing how thin the line can be separating those who do harm and those who claim to stop it. On Today's True Crime Tuesday, we talk to Rachel about whether criminal profiling is a science or an educated guess!  We also get into the cases in the book involving Ted Bundy, The Unabomber, Henry Murray, and then we talk extensively about Pasco County, Florida and their profiling program trying to prevent criminals from developing a career before they even get started ala Minority Report! Get your copy of "The Monsters We Make..." here:  https://bit.ly/4r10kPT PLUS AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS W/JESSICA FREEBURG! See the video of the Florida man who fell through the ceiling and straight into the arms of a SWAT officer here:  https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/video-florida-man-falls-through-ceiling-into-the-arms-of-swat/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and order her new books:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ and check out Jess on Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwrites Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #rachelcorbett #themonsterswemake #murderobsessionandtheriseofcriminalprofiling #criminalprofiling #murder #serialkillers #truecrimebooks #jacktheripper #tedkacynski #theunabomber #tedbundy #splitpersonalities #murderinvestigation #henrymurray #carljung #pascocountyflorida #minorityreport #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes  #sexcrimes 

True Crime Tuesday presents The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling with Writer/Columnist/Author, Rachel Corbett! Criminal profiling―the delicate art of collecting and deciphering the psychological “fingerprints” of the monsters among us―holds an almost mythological status in pop culture. But what exactly is it, does it work, and why is the American public so entranced by it? What do we gain, and endanger, from studying why people commit murder? In The Monsters We Make, author Rachel Corbett explores how criminal profiling became one of society's most seductive and quixotic undertakings through five significant moments in its history. Corbett follows Arthur Conan Doyle through the London alleyways where Jack the Ripper butchered his victims, depicts the tailgate outside of Ted Bundy's execution, and visits the remote Montana cabin where Ted Kaczynski assembled his antiestablishment bombs. Along the way emerge the people who studied and unraveled these cases. We meet self-taught psychologist Henry Murray, who profiled Adolf Hitler at the request of the U.S. government and later profiled his own students―including the future Unabomber―by subjecting them to cruel humiliation experiments. We also meet the prominent Yale psychiatrist Dorothy Lewis, who ended up testifying that Bundy was too sick to stand trial. Finally, Corbett takes the story into our own time, explaining the rise of modern “predictive policing” policies through a study of one Florida family that the analytics targeted―to devastating effects. With narrative intrigue and deft research, Corbett delves deep into the mythology and reality of criminal profilers, revealing how thin the line can be separating those who do harm and those who claim to stop it. On Today's True Crime Tuesday, we talk to Rachel about whether criminal profiling is a science or an educated guess!  We also get into the cases in the book involving Ted Bundy, The Unabomber, Henry Murray, and then we talk extensively about Pasco County, Florida and their profiling program trying to prevent criminals from developing a career before they even get started ala Minority Report! Get your copy of "The Monsters We Make..." here:  https://bit.ly/4r10kPT PLUS AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS W/JESSICA FREEBURG! See the video of the Florida man who fell through the ceiling and straight into the arms of a SWAT officer here:  https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/video-florida-man-falls-through-ceiling-into-the-arms-of-swat/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and order her new books:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ and check out Jess on Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwrites Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #rachelcorbett #themonsterswemake #murderobsessionandtheriseofcriminalprofiling #criminalprofiling #murder #serialkillers #truecrimebooks #jacktheripper #tedkacynski #theunabomber #tedbundy #splitpersonalities #murderinvestigation #henrymurray #carljung #pascocountyflorida #minorityreport #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes  #sexcrimes 

Pasco County, Florida, resident Craig Vogt, 61, was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after he killed, cooked, and ate a couple of...peacocks. The bizarre act stemmed from a long-running feud with a neighbor who fed the birds. Vogt confessed to officers, admitting he decapitated the two peacocks and consumed them "to prove a point" to his neighbor for ignoring his demands. Prosecutors allege the deliberate, prolonged cruelty was meant to inflict emotional harm on the neighbor.  --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TOP STORIES - Flight disruptions continue at Tampa International Airport despite the end of the government shutdown, and we break down the key reasons for the ongoing delays. We also look at why Tampa Bay electric bills were so high in 2025, examining the factors that drove up energy costs for local residents. Plus, a Pinellas County sex offender who faked his death and evaded police for 16 years has been arrested, and Pasco County leaders approve backyard chickens under new guidelines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Florida chapter of a group called the HOA Reform League is rallying at the state Capitol Tuesday (18th) to call on state lawmakers to change laws and enforcement of governance of Homeowner's Associations. Paul and Brandy Miller of Pasco County founded the group and they join Gordon Byrd to talk about what they see as the issues with HOA's that need addressing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our 56th episode, we're talking to some incredible people with Pasco County's Community Services team! We talk about our important work in Senior Services, balancing community needs and supporting caregivers, just to name a few.   Special Guests: Thomas Snee | Community Services Assistant Director Monica Marana | Senior Services Program Coordinator

TOP STORIES - A Seminole woman told her husband, “I need to sacrifice and kill you both” in a chilling affidavit after allegedly trying to kill him. Investigators say a St. Pete woman fabricated a home invasion using an AI-generated photo, raising new concerns about technology and false reports. Plus, Florida's law allowing pregnant women to use accessible parking spots creates controversy, Pasco County schools outline AI rules for students, and 32 sex offenders were arrested in a Polk County Halloween operation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOP STORIES - A Seminole woman told her husband, “I need to sacrifice and kill you both” in a chilling affidavit after allegedly trying to kill him. Investigators say a St. Pete woman fabricated a home invasion using an AI-generated photo, raising new concerns about technology and false reports. Plus, Florida's law allowing pregnant women to use accessible parking spots creates controversy, Pasco County schools outline AI rules for students, and 32 sex offenders were arrested in a Polk County Halloween operation.

Looking for more DTP Content? Check us out: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links On this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Donawa, Emergency Management Coordinator for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, to talk about what it really takes to bridge the gap between law enforcement and emergency management. Andrew brings a rare perspective—combining the mindset of a responder with the strategy of an emergency manager—and he's helping shape how Pasco County handles everything from hurricane response and flood recovery to incident management and public safety coordination. We dig into lessons from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, where Pasco County faced record flooding and major operational strain, and how his team worked hand-in-hand with fire, EMS, and outside IMT resources to stabilize the county. Andrew shares how he's earned trust across a culture that doesn't always mesh easily with emergency management, walking us through the balance of humility, persistence, and leadership required to build credibility inside a sheriff's office. We talk about how faith and service guide his leadership, how to drive policy changes that actually stick—like improved responder safety standards and water-rescue PPE—and what it means to lead with integrity when everything is on the line. This episode is packed with real-world takeaways on incident command, resource management, and interagency collaboration, and it's a must-listen for anyone working in public safety, emergency management, or crisis leadership. From Oklahoma tornado deployments to Pasco County's hurricane operations, Andrew shows what it looks like when emergency management becomes mission-ready, proactive, and trusted by the people it supports. Major Endorsements Impulse Bleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionals https://www.impulsekits.com Doberman Emergency Management Subject matter experts in assessments, planning, and training https://www.dobermanemg.com The Readiness Lab Trailblazing disaster readiness through podcasts, outreach, marketing, and interactive events https://www.thereadinesslab.com For Sponsorship Requests 314-400-8848 Ext 2 Email contact@thereadinesslab.com Emergency Management Leadership | Law Enforcement Integration | Pasco County Sheriff's Office | Hurricane Response | Flood Recovery | IMT | ICS | Public Safety Collaboration | Faith-Based Leadership | Disaster Response Operations | Crisis Management | First Responder Safety | Disaster Tough Podcast | The Readiness Lab | John Scardena | Andrew Donawa | Doberman Emergency Management | Emergency Operations | Florida Emergency Management | Emergency Manager Interview | Incident Management Team

TOP STORIES - Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin dies while in California police custody, and a Pasco County mother admits she “snapped,” killing her 6-year-old autistic son. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Bradenton to praise Florida's ICE partnerships, while Florida's Attorney General issues a subpoena to Roblox over child protection policies. Plus, a Bucs vs. Lions recap and debate in Longboat Key over renaming Gulf of Mexico Drive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOP STORIES - Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin dies while in California police custody, and a Pasco County mother admits she “snapped,” killing her 6-year-old autistic son. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Bradenton to praise Florida's ICE partnerships, while Florida's Attorney General issues a subpoena to Roblox over child protection policies. Plus, a Bucs vs. Lions recap and debate in Longboat Key over renaming Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Looking for more DTP Content? Check us our here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-linksIn Part 1 of this three-part series, host John Scardena talks with Jim Balthazar, a seasoned law enforcement and emergency management professional, about the realities of leadership in the field.Jim shares insights from his decades of service with the ATF, including his years on the Special Response Team and his work with ESF-13 operations at headquarters. After retiring, he moved into faith-based security leadership in Tampa and continues to support the Pasco County Sheriff's Office in emergency management.Topics Covered in Part 1From law enforcement to emergency management — the challenges of shifting from tactical response to strategic leadership, and how learning ICS reshaped Jim's perspective.Leadership lessons from the field — humility when joining new teams, the importance of listening before leading, and the risks of trying to “leave your mark” too quickly.Uvalde school response — a case study in leadership breakdowns, communication failures, and the importance of urgency when lives are on the line.Integrating outside expertise — why agencies benefit from new perspectives, and how Pasco County has successfully blended law enforcement with emergency management professionals.Key TakeawaysStrong leaders balance tactical expertise with strategic vision.Communication and coordination are essential in complex incidents.Culture matters — new leaders should observe and earn trust before making changes.Training and readiness determine how effectively teams perform under pressure.Part Two: Charlie Kirk, Schools, & MitigationPart Three: Church Security *Major Endorsements:Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionals: https://www.impulsekits.comDoberman Emergency Management Subject matter experts in assessments, planning and traininghttps://www.dobermanemg.comThe Readiness LabTrailblazing Disaster Readiness through podcasts, outreach, marketing, and interactive eventshttps://www.thereadinesslab.comFor Sponsorship Requestscontact@thereadinesslab.com314-400-8848 Ext 2#DisasterToughPodcast #EmergencyManagement #CrisisLeadership #DisasterResponse #ActiveShooterAwareness #PublicSafety #Resilience #Leadership #IncidentCommand #CrisisCoordination #TeamReadiness #Security #CharlieKirk #UVU #Catholic 

In our 54th episode, we're honoring National Recovery Month by talking to the incredible people driving change in Pasco County. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Pasco County Fire Rescue and BayCare as they share how PCFR's Mobile Integrated Health Team is transforming lives—bringing hope, driving recovery and making a powerful impact in our community.   Special guests: Eric Munroe | Fire Rescue Mobile Integrated Health Team Sonya Bufe | BayCare Clinical Manager

New rules for people applying to get their learners' permit in Florida aim to make it safer for teen drivers. WUSF's Meghan Bowman and Pasco County tax collector Mike Fasano join Florida Matters to explain.Have you ever wondered what it takes for a dog to become a service animal? Meet dog trainer Katie Baker with Dogs Inc. of Bradenton and her service dog in training, Star.And the guy behind Tampa International Airport's wildly popular social media feed is C.J. Johnson. His cheeky Instagram posts are often funny- but there's more to them than just entertainment.

New rules for people applying to get their learners' permit in Florida aim to make it safer for teen drivers. WUSF's Meghan Bowman and Pasco County tax collector Mike Fasano join Florida Matters to explain.Have you ever wondered what it takes for a dog to become a service animal? Meet dog trainer Katie Baker with Dogs Inc. of Bradenton and her service dog in training, Star.And the guy behind Tampa International Airport's wildly popular social media feed is C.J. Johnson. His cheeky Instagram posts are often funny- but there's more to them than just entertainment.

In the late 2010s, a group of sheriffs out of Pasco County, Florida, believed they could predict crime. The Sheriff's Department there had piloted a program called “Intelligence-Led Policing” and the program would allegedly analyze disparate points of data to identify would-be criminals.But in reality, the program didn't so much predict crime, as it did make criminals out of everyday people, including children. High schoolers' grades were fed into the Florida program, along with their attendance records and their history with “office discipline.” And after the “Intelligence-Led Policing” service analyzed the data, it instructed law enforcement officers on who they should pay visit to, who they should check in on, and who they should pester.As reported by The Tampa Bay Times in 2020:“They swarm homes in the middle of the night, waking families and embarrassing people in front of their neighbors. They write tickets for missing mailbox numbers and overgrown grass, saddling residents with court dates and fines. They come again and again, making arrests for any reason they can.One former deputy described the directive like this: ‘Make their lives miserable until they move or sue.'”Predictive policing can sound like science fiction, but it is neither scientific nor is it confined to fiction.Police and sheriff's departments across the US have used these systems to plug broad varieties of data into algorithmic models to try and predict not just who may be a criminal, but where crime may take place. Historical crime data, traffic information, and even weather patterns are sometimes offered up to tech platforms to suggest where, when, and how forcefully police units should be deployed.And when the police go to those areas, they often find and document minor infractions that, when reported, reinforce the algorithmic analysis that an area is crime-ridden, even if those crimes are, as the Tampa Bay Times investigation found, a teenager smoking a cigarette, or stray trash bags outside a home.Today, on the Lock and Code podcast with host David Ruiz, we speak with Emily Galvin-Almanza, cofounder of Partners for Justice and author of the upcoming book “The Price of Mercy,” about predictive policing, its impact on communities, and the dangerous outcomes that might arise when police offload their decision-making to data.“ I am worried about anything that a data broker can sell, they can sell to a police department, who can then feed that into an algorithmic or AI predictive policing system, who can then use that system—based on the purchases of people in ‘Neighborhood A'—to decide whether to hyper-police ‘Neighborhood A.'”Tune in today.You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and whatever preferred podcast platform you use.For all our cybersecurity coverage, visit Malwarebytes Labs at malwarebytes.com/blog.Show notes and credits:Intro Music: “Spellbound” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Outro Music: “Good God” by Wowa...

The machine is forming, and Pasco Republicans better wake up!

Pinellas County Administrator Barry Burton and Hillsborough County Chief Human Services Administrator Carl Harness join the show to discuss their shared commitment to regional cooperation in the Tampa Bay area. They highlight their partnership with Pasco County, regular joint meetings between commissioners and staff, and the importance of working across county lines to tackle shared challenges. As co-hosts of the upcoming ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa, Barry and Carl also preview what attendees can expect. With registration open in June and the conference set for late October, they aim to break previous attendance records and emphasize the event's value for professional development and networking across all levels of local government. The conversation also touches on broader trends in city and county management, from the rising importance of professional communication teams to the evolving nature of citizen engagement. Barry and Carl note that while counties differ in size and challenges, many priorities—like water management, infrastructure, and public trust—are shared, making the ICMA conference a critical space for learning and collaboration.

TOP STORIES - Alligator Alcatraz set to open for detainees soon; Florida driver caught going over 100 mph minutes after new ‘Super Speeder' law kicks in; Waffle House ends egg surcharge as bird flu-induced shortage subsides; Expect heavy traffic in Tampa this July 4th weekend; Fencing installed at the Trop to assist with repairs; ‘Chill bro': Man opens fire at garbage truck in Pasco County.

TOP STORIES - ‘Alligator Alcatraz' brings Republican foes together to promote Donald Trump immigration agenda; Diddy jury reaches partial verdict; Record number of new car buyers take on $1,000 monthly payments; VP breaks tie as Senate passes Big Beautiful Bill; 2nd lawsuit filed against Jeff Knight for ferry crash, suit names company for negligence; Canadian man tries to break into WWE star's Pasco County home, leaves ‘disturbing' note; Trump OKs using National Guard as immigration judges at Florida detention center; New Jersey man accused of attacking fellow passenger on Frontier flight at MIA; Only in Miami: Here's how the Florida Panthers' racked up $500K at the club

A Canadian man is in police custody for allegations that he traveled from Canada to Florida to stalk WWE superstar Liv Morgan (real name Gionna Daddio). A criminal complaint affidavit filed in Pasco County reads that Chan travelled to Florida to go to Morgan's home. On June 2, WWE's head of security notified police that someone had been walking around her residence. The man was reported to have left a note. It was also noted that Morgan's mother, Georgette Daddio, was at the scene waiting for deputies to arrive. The report reads she regularly checks the property and when she arrived on June 2, she “observed some packages on the front porch along with a handwritten note." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got a call this morning from Aaron in Pasco County who really wanted to meet Billie Eilish.. we do our best to give him the help that he needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got a call this morning from Aaron in Pasco County who really wanted to meet Billie Eilish.. we do our best to give him the help that he needs.

This morning we received a totally unexpected phone call from a Florida Man in Pasco County who claims that Billie Eilish is in love with him and that we need to get in contact with her... how will all of this finally wrap up? Listen to the final part of our conversation on the free iHeart Radio App or wherever you listen to podcasts!

This morning we received a totally unexpected phone call from a Florida Man in Pasco County who claims that Billie Eilish is in love with him and that we need to get in contact with her... how will all of this finally wrap up? Listen to the final part of our conversation on the free iHeart Radio App or wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOP STORIES - National Guard deployed amid immigration enforcement demonstrations; Latinas for Trump founder blasts Trump immigration agenda; After 2 overtime games, Panthers and Oilers relish days off as Stanley Cup Final shifts to Florida; Sarasota family demands return of daughter held by ICE; Dog survives alligator attack in Pasco County; Evan Longoria retires from MLB with one last day as a Ray.

Last year's hurricanes could mean more mosquitoes this year, or perhaps years in the future, for Pasco County. We speak with Pasco Mosquito Control Director Adriane Rogers. 

TOP STORIES - Miami Beach increases police presence at Jewish sites following embassy employee killings; Shocking allegations grind Miami City Commission meeting to a halt; Airbnb cracks down on party rentals ahead of holiday weekends, Florida among top states affected; NOAA predicts Atlantic hurricane season will be ‘above average'; Coast Guard rescues 11 migrants after boat crash near Miami; Florida Taco Bell employee spits in food of customer she had 'beef' with; Jared Moskowitz says FEMA is ill-prepared for hurricane season; Baby gator thief sought after reptile goes missing from Pasco County business; Memorial Day events and ceremonies happening in the Tampa Bay area.

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Three teenage suspects, Belal Ashraf and Austin Fletcher, both 16 and from Pasco County, Florida, along with a third unidentified teenager, have been accused of a brazen kidnapping and robbery in Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pasco County is trying to deal with a spike in its mosquito population by stifling reproduction. We speak with the mosquito control district's executive director, Adriane Rogers, about a pilot program to use sterile male mosquitoes to prevent females from breeding the next generation of bloodsuckers. 

SCM Roofing announces expanded service in Pasco County, now supporting Anclote, Aripeka, Bayonet Point, Beacon Square, and Elfers. With new audio summaries and city-specific pages, homeowners can access trusted roofing help at www.SCMRoofingFL.com. SCM Roofing, LLC City: Tampa Address: 5020 N Coolidge Ave Website: https://scmroofingfl.com

Summary In this episode, Dennis Fraise speaks with Bill Cronin, the President and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council, about the explosive growth in Pasco County, Florida. They discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with rapid development, the evolution of the local economy, and the importance of balancing growth with community needs. Bill shares insights on how the county has transformed from a bedroom community to a hub for new industries, the impact of COVID-19 on migration patterns, and the necessity of strategic planning to ensure sustainable growth. The conversation also touches on the importance of partnerships, workforce development, and the vision for Pasco County's future. Takeaways Pasco County is experiencing rapid growth, being the third fastest growing county in the U.S. The growth has been significantly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, with people seeking more space. Pasco has transitioned from a bedroom community to a more diverse economy. The county is focusing on creating jobs locally to reduce commuting and congestion. Balancing density with quality of life is crucial for sustainable development. Gentrification and transportation issues are significant challenges that need addressing. The economic development strategy must evolve to meet the changing needs of the community. Collaboration with various stakeholders is essential for effective economic development. Investing in the younger generation is vital for future growth and sustainability. The future vision for Pasco County includes a focus on life sciences and environmental conservation.

We're celebrating World Water Day and diving into a topic that touches us all—WATER! It's the perfect time to chat about why water conservation matters, especially here in Pasco County. Special guests: Phoenix McKinney / Pasco County Amelia Brown / Tampa Bay Water

TRENDING - Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins encourages backyard chickens, Vance was never in danger during ski trip, new details about the death of Gene Hackman, Pasco County opts for new homework policy.

We're celebrating World Wetlands Day by diving into the importance of wetland conservation and how #PascoCounty is working to preserve these vital ecosystems—now and always. County Administrator Mike Carballa talks with two of Pasco County's Natural Resources team members about the critical role wetlands play in protecting our environment and how Pasco is leading the way in conservation efforts.   Special guests: Jackie Jordon Melissa Charbonneau  

Florida Man in dalmation onesie out-runs troopers, tasers and K9's...Pasco County represent! 'The ultimate selfie' has led to the deaths of 480 people between 2008 and 2021, Blind man gets license to carry permit to make a point about Indiana gun laws

TOP STORIES - CA wildfires update, FL lawmakers unload on insurance companies, FDA bans Red 3, a jury finds Florida grandmother who left infant in hot car not guilty of manslaughter, suspect in New Orleans attack had no ‘criminal intent' during visit to Tampa, merchandise markdown plot uncovered in Lakeland Target, troopers wrangle donkey found walking along I-75 in Pasco County, bipartisan condemnation from Florida politicians follows as Joe Biden removes Cuba from terrorist sponsor list, 3 Alexander brothers each accused of rape by 10 women, a serial wine thief repeatedly stole bottles from SW Miami-Dade BJ's, DeSantis outlines immigration measures he's seeking in special session, Doral Vice Mayor leaves Democrat party for GOP, Miami-Dade man accused of swiping over $3K in perfume from Navarro.

We're celebrating National Mentoring Month by highlighting an amazing mentoring opportunity Pasco County provides up and coming leaders in our organization.  It's our Leadership Development Program - or LDP. Special guests: Shaina Smith / Libraries Khalil Abu-jamous / IT

Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton upended peoples lives across the greater Tampa Bay region, and WUSF reporters were there to report on the storms as they happened, and the recovery as people rebuild their homes, businesses and get their lives back on track. Three reporters from the WUSF news team join Florida Matters for a look back at their reporting on the hurricane season. You'll hear Kerry Sheridan's insights on how Sarasota and Manatee Counties were impacted by back to back storms. And Gabriella Paul who talked with people who rode out the storms in Pasco County, and rode along with emergency workers as they scrambled to help people in the days and weeks after the storms had passed. Other highlights include the saga of a missing owl that brought the community together, and stories of how people are getting back to work after back to back hurricanes. Meszaros, Sheridan and Paul also reflect on some of the stories that made the biggest impact in 2024.

Matt Welter, Founder of Dormy House, joins Rob Thomas on the Club + Resort Talks podcast to discuss the introduction of a housing solution. Dormy House is a unique business that's focused on creating affordable housing solutions for club and resort employees, especially those in rural and remote areas where inventory is low and people may be priced out of the market. The founder is a real estate developer and former caddie and it was his experience as a caddie, with lengthy commutes and limited housing options near the courses where he worked, that inspired him to find a solution for workforce housing. He works with the team at Bandon Dunes and has already developed two buildings onsite for its employees. Also on this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast … The Saddlebrook Resort in Pasco County, Fla., is set for a sweeping transformation, thanks to a $72.5 million loan secured by its developers, Mast Capital and Amzak Capital Management. The loan was provided by Beach Point Capital Management to fund a portion of the $92 million redevelopment of the 480-acre Wesley Chapel property, which Mast Capital purchased in 2022. The redevelopment plan will encompass a complete redesign of the resort's guestroom suites, lobby, meeting spaces, pool and outdoor areas, golf courses, and food and beverage facilities. Additional upgrades include significant enhancements to the resort's landscaping, sports facilities, and lifestyle amenities. Meadowbrook Golf Course in Lubbock, Texas, is preparing for a new chapter in its nearly century-long history. Established in the 1930s, the course has been a cornerstone of the local golfing community. Now under the management of Orion Golf, Meadowbrook is set to receive comprehensive upgrades aimed at revitalizing its facilities and programs. The new management plans to enhance the course's playability, amenities, and overall accessibility for the Lubbock community. Improvements will include new kitchen equipment, an expanded food menu, clubhouse renovations, and the introduction of golf leagues and clinics. These upgrades are designed to create a consistent, high-quality experience that caters to a broad range of golfers and visitors. Lastly, Bobby Jones Links is now managing two well-known daily-fee golf courses in the Detroit, Mich. area, Sugarbush Golf Club and The Captain's Club Golf and Event Center. Operated by private ownership, sister courses Sugarbush and The Captain's Club have become popular community attractions in their respective enclaves within Michigan's Genesee County. Both courses have thriving junior golf programs and event calendars and have become beloved destinations for golfers, restaurant patrons and the community overall.

A Sherriff's office in Pasco County started using A.I intelligence to determine if their residents would commit crimes in the future.

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TOP STORIES - USF Mens Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43, St. Pete crews tackle sand pile-ups on Pinellas County beaches, Pasco County launches debris cleanup map, TECO's proposed rate hike faces backlash, Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into the Trump assassination attempt, Miami commissioners pension proposal is officially dead, and a Miami man has been arrested for stealing $100,000 worth of bacon.

Last month Pasco County's Mosquito Control District rallied resources to the west end of the county after some locally acquired cases of dengue. Then came hurricanes Helene and Milton. One inundated the coasts while the other caused river flooding inland. Now county officials are working to control the dengue outbreak while fighting a potential flareup of other mosquito-borne illnesses at the east end of the county. We speak again with executive director Adriane Rogers. 

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Dogs Rescued From Hurricane Helene And Brought To Chicago Need Foster Homes: The Anti-Cruelty Society has taken in 25 dogs rescued from Pasco County, Florida, with the pets now needing […]

Help raise awareness about rabies prevention as we celebrate World Rabies Day with two local experts: Marty O' Keeffe / Pasco County Animal Services Brittany Merens / Florida Department Of Health in Pasco County

In a harrowing case out of Pasco County, Florida, Rory Atwood, 25, is facing four counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Rain Mancini, 26, Phillip Zilliot II, 25, and their two young children, Karma Zilliot, 6, and Phillip Zilliot III, 5. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, the family was killed in the early hours of June 13 following an argument at Atwood's home on his 10-acre property in Hudson. A newly-filed probable cause affidavit details a grim narrative. On June 17, a friend of Atwood told deputies he was summoned to Atwood's house on the morning of June 13 with a bottle of bleach. Upon arrival, he found the porch washed and Atwood asleep in a recliner. Atwood claimed he had killed Mancini and Zilliot II in self-defense after they attacked him following the murder of their own children. Atwood said he disarmed them of a 9 mm gun and shot them. The friend later discovered Mancini's body near a firepit, wrapped in a rug, with her legs protruding. A child's foot, adorned with pink and purple nail polish, was visible in the debris. In a subsequent interview on June 20, the friend revealed that Atwood admitted to finding the children in the laundry room hours after he shot their parents. He confessed to shooting the 5-year-old boy in the head because he “felt bad” seeing him convulsing. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office conducted a welfare check on June 13 after a report of a disturbing FaceTime call showing what appeared to be bodies. Although deputies noticed a smoldering burn pit, they initially found nothing suspicious, and Atwood denied knowledge of the family's whereabouts, claiming they had been evicted on June 1st. The investigation intensified when deputies, prompted by a tip from another of Atwood's friends, returned with a cadaver dog on June 14. The dog uncovered human remains, including a child's foot and bone fragments, in the fire pit, which showed signs of an intense blaze. Investigators also found evidence that the porch had been cleaned with chlorine. At a press conference on June 15, Sheriff Chris Nocco expressed his sorrow, particularly for the children, whom he believed to be dead. The affidavit states that Atwood initially denied killing the family but later confessed, claiming self-defense. However, deputies found no injuries on Atwood that supported his story. He eventually admitted to burning all four bodies in the fire pit. Atwood is currently held at the Pasco County Jail without bond. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a harrowing case out of Pasco County, Florida, Rory Atwood, 25, is facing four counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Rain Mancini, 26, Phillip Zilliot II, 25, and their two young children, Karma Zilliot, 6, and Phillip Zilliot III, 5. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, the family was killed in the early hours of June 13 following an argument at Atwood's home on his 10-acre property in Hudson. A newly-filed probable cause affidavit details a grim narrative. On June 17, a friend of Atwood told deputies he was summoned to Atwood's house on the morning of June 13 with a bottle of bleach. Upon arrival, he found the porch washed and Atwood asleep in a recliner. Atwood claimed he had killed Mancini and Zilliot II in self-defense after they attacked him following the murder of their own children. Atwood said he disarmed them of a 9 mm gun and shot them. The friend later discovered Mancini's body near a firepit, wrapped in a rug, with her legs protruding. A child's foot, adorned with pink and purple nail polish, was visible in the debris. In a subsequent interview on June 20, the friend revealed that Atwood admitted to finding the children in the laundry room hours after he shot their parents. He confessed to shooting the 5-year-old boy in the head because he “felt bad” seeing him convulsing. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office conducted a welfare check on June 13 after a report of a disturbing FaceTime call showing what appeared to be bodies. Although deputies noticed a smoldering burn pit, they initially found nothing suspicious, and Atwood denied knowledge of the family's whereabouts, claiming they had been evicted on June 1st. The investigation intensified when deputies, prompted by a tip from another of Atwood's friends, returned with a cadaver dog on June 14. The dog uncovered human remains, including a child's foot and bone fragments, in the fire pit, which showed signs of an intense blaze. Investigators also found evidence that the porch had been cleaned with chlorine. At a press conference on June 15, Sheriff Chris Nocco expressed his sorrow, particularly for the children, whom he believed to be dead. The affidavit states that Atwood initially denied killing the family but later confessed, claiming self-defense. However, deputies found no injuries on Atwood that supported his story. He eventually admitted to burning all four bodies in the fire pit. Atwood is currently held at the Pasco County Jail without bond. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

From his time working on the ranch in Pasco County to leading the Florida Cattlemen's Association and beyond, Larry Barthle has made significant contributions to Florida and our cattle heritage. Join us this week for a conversation reflecting on the early history of Pasco on to the rapid growth and change agriculture in the county is experiencing now.