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Land O'Lakes mother suspected of killing son: PCSO
19 Oct 2025 19:38 GMT
LAND O'LAKES, Fla. - A juvenile is dead, and a homicide investigation is underway in Land O'Lakes after the Pasco County Sheriff's Office says the juvenile's mother called to report her son's death.
What we know: Deputies say the woman …
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Pasco mom arrested, accused of killing child in Land O'Lakes, sheriff's office says
19 Oct 2025 17:34 GMT
Authorities are still trying to figure out the cause of death, but they believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. — Justine Mroz, 40, was arrested "for second-degree homicide in connection with …
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Brewing up some bike rides in Land O'Lakes
05 Oct 2025 14:29 GMT
LAND O’ LAKES — All they want to do is ride their bicycles.
To, most likely, a free beer.
Local businesses Trek Land O’ Lakes — a bike shop — and Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Company — a locally-owned brewery — have teamed up over the past year(ish) to bring a …
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Hungry Harry's continues to feed Land O'Lakes 40 years and counting
04 Sep 2025 15:19 GMT
LAND O’ LAKES — Harry Wright was hungry.
It was 1984, and Wright was managing a tire store at what he called the "world's largest service center in Tampa." He was ready to treat himself and his staff to pulled-pork sandwiches. Since moving …
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Youth Impact: Hatching trout in Land O'Lakes classroom
07 Aug 2025 01:41 GMT
LAND O’ LAKES, Wis. (WJFW) – Back in March, Newswatch 12 had the chance to visit Ivy Lapp’s classroom at Land O’Lakes, where her third and fourth graders were hatching trout in their classroom.
In June, the class finally were able to release the fish into …
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Land O'Lakes joins nationwide 'Rage Against the Regime' protests
03 Aug 2025 03:05 GMT
Organizers said the protest is nonpartisan. They said they all had the same goal, and that's to move the country forward.
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. — Concerns over President Donald Trump's policies is boiling over, as demonstrators nationwide take …
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Land O'Lakes donates nearly 40,000 pounds of macaroni and cheese to Great Plains Food Bank
30 May 2025 19:24 GMT
Land O’Lakes has donated nearly 40,000 pounds of macaroni and cheese to the Great Plains Food Bank.
The donation helps to meet growing demand throughout the distribution area. Pastor Devlyn Brooks is CEO of Churchs United in Moorhead, which runs the …
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Florida mother, teacher said she ‘snapped' and killed 6-year-old son: Sheriff
21 Oct 2025 20:34 GMT
A Florida mother and teacher was arrested after she allegedly said she "snapped" and killed her 6-year-old son, authorities said.
Justine Eve Mroz, 40, from Land O'Lakes was arrested Sunday on a second-degree murder charge, Pasco County …
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From the Echo Press archives, 1955: Land O'Lakes drivers honored
13 Feb 2025 02:29 GMT
“This Week” in 1955, 70 years ago: Receiving the Land O’Lakes Truck Drivers safety awards were Stanley Mattson, Carl Peterson, Walter Lorenz, Clarence Hagen, Melvin Simenson, Ed Christopherson and Raymond Quinn. Most of the drivers started when the plant …
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Florida mother accused of killing 6-year-old son held without bond
20 Oct 2025 17:49 GMT
LAND O'LAKES, Fla. - The Land O'Lakes woman accused of killing her 6-year-old son made her first court appearance on Monday afternoon.
Courtesy: Pasco County Sheriff's Office
A judge ordered Justine Mroz, 40, to be held with no bond in …