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They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic West Pasco Historical Society gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Hudson, FL is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Inn on the Gulf Restaurant or visit Aripeka Sandhills Preserve, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Hudson, FL, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Hudson, FL understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Hudson, FL 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
During his speaking tour stop Monday night, Billy Napier discussed the recent addition of right tackle Lyndell Hudson Jr., along with briefly discussing the current construction of Florida's roster. 247Sports Embed ResourceVerbal commitments, regardless if they're from high school prospects to established players in the NCAA's transfer portal, remain ever-desirable, yet they're anything but binding until said player puts pen to paper and signs on the dotted line.The Gators have been on the receiving end of players flip...
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Verbal commitments, regardless if they're from high school prospects to established players in the NCAA's transfer portal, remain ever-desirable, yet they're anything but binding until said player puts pen to paper and signs on the dotted line.
The Gators have been on the receiving end of players flipping from the program after vocalizing a commitment to UF, and Florida has pulled off more than its fair share of flips, with the latest coming in the form of Lyndell Hudson Jr., who started three years at right tackle at Florida International University prior to entering the transfer portal this past offseason.
Initially, Hudson committed to USF and its newly hired head coach, Alex Golesh, on May 3, only for the Gators to enter the picture in the final hour to make Hudson reconsider his decision.
Soon, an official visit was scheduled for the weekend of May 12-13, with Hudson making the trip from Brooksville; less than 24 hours after he'd departed Florida's campus, Hudson had flipped his commitment from the Bulls to the Gators, making him Florida's 12th addition via the transfer portal since the conclusion of last season, though 10 players joined the team prior to the start of spring camp.
UF head coach Billy Napier, in the midst of his spring speaking tour that will take him around the state of Florida in addition to traveling to New York City, hadn't discussed the addition of Hudson since the Gators secured a commitment from the 6-foot-6, 300-pound Hudson. Furthermore, the Gators had yet to formally announced the addition, meaning he'd yet to become an official member of the Florida program.
Soon after Napier arrived at his speaking tour stop Monday night at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, however, the Gators announced the addition of Hudson, allowing Florida's head coach to discuss the latest member of the program.
Hudson, a three-year starter at FIU who dealt with a nagging back injury in 2022 that caused him to miss four games, made 25 starts with the Panthers, and he proved to be a reliable right tackle throughout his tenure.
While expectations won't be nearly as high for Hudson, he'll attempt to do what O'Cyrus Torrence did last season: make the move to the Power-Five level from a Group of Five conference.
Only time will tell if Hudson approaches Torrence's level of play in last season, though Napier's track record when it comes to transfer players bodes well for the program's evaluation of Hudson.
“He’s an experienced player with traits. We’ve had success with Group of Five players who have experience and have been productive," Napier said Monday. "He’s got traits. He’s 6-foot-5, he’s 318 pounds. He’s got an 87 (inch) wingspan, which is really unique, a 36 arm. He’s got tackle traits. He’s played a lot football. He’s from the state of Florida, from Brooksville. So, yeah, I think he brings some experience to the room and certainly creates competition at the tackle position.”
The Gators will now have Hudson to compete with a pair of additions – Kiyaunta Goodwin and Damieon George – at the right tackle spot when UF opens fall camp. While the position was already in a promising spot prior to Hudson's decision to flip from USF to UF, the depth in the room undoubtedly improved at a position where the Gators have deal with several injuries.
As he prepared to take the lectern and speak to the Fightin' Gator Touchdown Club, Napier was asked if the addition of Hudson put a cap on Florida's efforts in the transfer portal, and Florida's head coach explained the program would be selective with the remaining open scholarship spots. If a promising or experienced player were to enter the transfer portal in the near future, the Gators would like to have a spot available if there's mutual interest.
Yet Napier, who's openly acknowledged in the past that Florida's coaching staff is intent on taking a patient approach over rushing an evaluation on a personnel decision, acknowledged the options aren't vast, and it would behoove the program to leave a spot open, potentially for an addition at the end of the 2023 season.
"I think our roster’s somewhat stable. We’ve got a couple of spots left, but, you know, our team is very young, right, so I think, big picture wise, you’ve got to be calculated about just filling a spot, relative to the player maybe you can add in January, if that makes sense," Napier said. "We’ve got a few positional needs from a certain standpoint. If a player were to present himself that we think is good enough that maybe fits right now, we would pursue that player, but ultimately I do think the winter portal is much deeper, much more talented than the spring portal was.”
The Gators officially added former FIU offensive lineman Lyndell Hudson Jr. to the roster Monday. He joined Michigan safety R.J. Moten as newcomers via the spring transfer portal.GAINESVILLE, Fla. — About an hour before Gators head coach Billy Napier arrived for a speaking engagement Monday night with the Fightin' Gator Touchdown Club, he officially added the newest player to the roster.Florida announce...
The Gators officially added former FIU offensive lineman Lyndell Hudson Jr. to the roster Monday. He joined Michigan safety R.J. Moten as newcomers via the spring transfer portal.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — About an hour before Gators head coach Billy Napier arrived for a speaking engagement Monday night with the Fightin' Gator Touchdown Club, he officially added the newest player to the roster.
Florida announced the signing of transfer offensive lineman Lyndell Hudson Jr., a sixth-year redshirt senior who spent the last five seasons at Florida International. Hudson is a 6-foot-5, 318-pound veteran who started 18 games in his career at FIU, according to his school bio.
Hudson grew up in Brooksville, Fla., and played at Central High. He is the fourth offensive lineman transfer the Gators have signed since the end of last season, joining Micah Mazzccua (Baylor), Damieon George Jr. (Alabama) and Kiyaunta Goodwin (Kentucky).
A towering lineman who also competed in track and field in high school, Hudson fits the position profile the Gators have established under Napier and offensive line coaches Rob Sale and Darnell Stapleton.
He was underrecruited in high school but developed into a program stalwart for the Panthers. He started 12 games in 2021 but was limited to four last season due to a lingering injury.
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"He's an experienced player with traits," Napier said. "We've had success with Group of Five players who have experience and have been productive. He's got an 87-[inch] wingspan, which is really unique, a 36 arm. He's got tackle traits. He's played a lot football."
Hudson figures into the mix at one of the offensive tackle spots. While freshman All-American Austin Barber returns and spent spring camp at left tackle, the competition at right tackle appears wide open heading into summer conditioning.
Hudson signed with FIU in 2018 and redshirted his first season. He cracked the lineup in 2019 and started the next two seasons. According to Pro Football Focus, he has played more than 1,500 career snaps, a much-needed addition for an offensive line that lost All-American O'Cyrus Torrence and starters Richard Gouraige, Ethan White and Michael Tarquin from a season ago.
"He brings some experience to the room and certainly creates competition at the tackle position,'' Napier said.
Hudson is the second transfer addition for the Gators from the spring portal period, joining former Michigan safety R.J. Moten.
Moten signed with the Gators earlier this month after spending three seasons in Ann Arbor. The 6-foot, 223-pound Moten is the son of former Gators linebacker Ron Moten, who played at UF in the late 1980s.
Moten started 15 games the past two seasons for the Wolverines, including 10 a season ago. He finished with 31 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and an interception. Moten adds a veteran presence at a position that lost starters Trey Dean III and Rashad Torrence II from last season. Sophomores Kamari Wilson and Miguel Mitchell took most of the safety reps during spring camp.
Napier stressed the importance of adding a player in the secondary earlier this spring.
"That's one of the areas on our team where young players are going to have to play, there's no question," Napier said. "It's a room that we need to continue to develop depth if that makes sense, and ultimately, it's going to be a big part of how good we can be on defense is how good that can be."
Moten instantly provides experience and is a potential starter or critical reserve as Wilson and Mitchell continue to develop.
Meanwhile, the transfer portal remained a topic of conversation for Napier during a session with local beat reporters on Monday night.
He said the Gators "absolutely" still plan to add a fourth quarterback to the roster before next season, but otherwise, the majority of the team is set heading into the summer.
"I think our roster's somewhat stable,'' he said. "We've got a couple of spots left, but, you know, our team is very young, so I think big-picture wise, you've got to be calculated about just filling a spot relative to the player maybe you can add in January if that makes sense.
'We've got a few positional needs from a certain standpoint. If a player were to present himself that we think is good enough that maybe fits right now, we would pursue that player, but ultimately, I do think the winter portal is much deeper, much more talented than the spring portal was." QUOTE OF NOTE I "I think there's some history here when the venue's not available, we play home-and-home, but that's to be determined. One thing I can tell you is it's a phenomenal rivalry. I certainly got a ton of respect for the game, the history behind where it's located, where we play. So, the underlying issue here is the economics, right? It's very beneficial for both teams to play the game there. We've got some things to work through there, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there." – Napier on the future of the Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville due to upcoming renovations to TIAA Bank Field
QUOTE OF NOTE II "Ultimately, we're trying to create experiences for the player and shape their perspective. The South Africa trip, in particular, because of the service approach, I think is unique because of the perspective it can create for the player and the gratitude that comes with that. You're on the other side of the planet. It's a 15-hour flight. I think there's uniqueness in that for a young person, and now they come back to the States, and they're going to class, and there's a little bit of a vision for what's going on out there. Life after football." – Napier on 13 players making a trip to South Africa earlier this month via the GatorMade program
PASCO COUNTY, FLa.- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed drug trafficking charges against 13 individuals involved in an elaborate "interstate drug trafficking operation" centered in Pasco County.U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg revealed the details in a press conference held on Wednesday, announcing the apprehension of 12 of the 13 suspects accused of drug conspiracy and related offenses. The indictment outlines a year-long conspiracy involving the distribution of substantial quantities of cocaine and ...
PASCO COUNTY, FLa.- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed drug trafficking charges against 13 individuals involved in an elaborate "interstate drug trafficking operation" centered in Pasco County.
U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg revealed the details in a press conference held on Wednesday, announcing the apprehension of 12 of the 13 suspects accused of drug conspiracy and related offenses. The indictment outlines a year-long conspiracy involving the distribution of substantial quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine in Pasco and Pinellas counties.
The ages of the accused individuals range from 18 to 57. Some of them were arrested during an FBI raid in the Hudson area last week. Special Agent in Charge for FBI Tampa, David Walker, emphasized the impact on the community, stating, "When you look at the numbers, the volume, you're not going to go, 'Wow, this is the biggest arrest I've ever seen.' But when you look at the effect on the community, it is a big deal."
According to Walker, residents in Pasco County had reported the suspected drug activity as an ongoing issue, leading to the extensive investigation.
The charges and individuals involved in the DOJ investigation are as follows:
Daniel Carrillo (35, Weeki Wachee) – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and meth; distribution of cocaine (three counts)
Yoned Onil Santana Vazquez (18, Hudson) – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and meth; distribution of cocaine
Georgelys Natal Vazquez (27, Hudson) – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and meth; distribution of cocaine
Lucy Carrillo Gonzalez (60, Port Richey) – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and meth; distribution of cocaine
Jacqueline Navarro (53, Port Richey) – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and meth; distribution of cocaine (five counts); possession of meth with intent to distribute
Betsy Luz Trinidad (32, Weeki Wachee) – Conspiracy to distribute meth; distribution of cocaine (four counts)
Rolando Alvarez Canete (40, Holiday) – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and meth; distribution of cocaine
Kevin Valdez (33, Port Richey) – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Victor Hernandez Jr. (24, Port Richey) – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
John Patrick Barrett (57, Port Richey) – Conspiracy to distribute meth; possession of meth with intent to distribute
Jennifer Hanna (51, Hudson) – Conspiracy to distribute meth; possession of meth with intent to distribute; distribution of meth (two counts)
Johan Elroy Del Valle Carrillo (41, Puerto Rico) – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine; attempted distribution of cocaine
James Perry Oneal (29, Clearwater) – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine; possession of cocaine with intent to distribute
Handberg identified Daniel Carrillo as the ringleader of the alleged conspiracy, along with his romantic partner, Betsy Trinidad. Shockingly, both Carrillo and Trinidad's mothers were implicated in the scheme, with the drugs allegedly supplied by Carrillo's relatives.
"This conspiracy was a family affair," Handberg remarked. "Of the 13 members of the conspiracy that have been federally indicted, seven of them are related."
The remaining six individuals accused in the conspiracy were identified as meth suppliers and local drug dealers, according to the DOJ.
The extensive investigation involved collaboration between the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, and Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The FBI is actively pursuing the 13th defendant involved in the case.
HUDSON, Fla. — The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, fire rescue and FWC worked to evacuate residents in a flooded neighborhood in Hudson due to impacts from Hurricane Idalia.Officials said it has been a difficult operation, and dangerous for both residents and rescuers. The entire Sea Ranch neighborhood was underwater, and according to officials, it should have come as no surprise to residents who were ordered to evacuate two days prior.Many residents decided to stay, and as water levels got higher and higher, dozens ...
HUDSON, Fla. — The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, fire rescue and FWC worked to evacuate residents in a flooded neighborhood in Hudson due to impacts from Hurricane Idalia.
Officials said it has been a difficult operation, and dangerous for both residents and rescuers. The entire Sea Ranch neighborhood was underwater, and according to officials, it should have come as no surprise to residents who were ordered to evacuate two days prior.
Many residents decided to stay, and as water levels got higher and higher, dozens of them needed to be rescued.
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco described what it was like passing family after family in need of help.
“We found one woman, she had called 911 waving us down. We were able to get her on the truck and get her medication. The nextdoor neighbor saw us, they said, ‘Can you get us too?’”
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco helping rescued residents to safety in Hudson. #HurricaneIdalia @PascoSheriff @bn9weather @BN9 pic.twitter.com/7fUPA3MvDM
— Cait McVey (@CaitMcVey) August 30, 2023
FWC airboats turning onto Sea Ranch Drive in Hudson as water rescues continue. Officials say they’ve had to help dozens of residents out of their flooded homes…they were ordered to evacuate two days ago. #hurricaneidalia @MyFWC @bn9weather @BN9 pic.twitter.com/QZsLk4LCo6
— Cait McVey (@CaitMcVey) August 30, 2023
There were also several fires at homes in those areas. Nocco said while crews are still trying to get to those homes, those fires are not spreading and at this point, and no injuries reported as of Wednesday afternoon.
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Get Hooked Grill has new waterfront seating.“You want the water section? We got you now,” quipped Angel Quinonez. “There were a bunch of tables floating, everywhere, everywhere.”Storm surge from Hurricane Idalia damaged some of the restaurant and made kitchen and bar appliances unusable. ...
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Get Hooked Grill has new waterfront seating.
“You want the water section? We got you now,” quipped Angel Quinonez. “There were a bunch of tables floating, everywhere, everywhere.”
Storm surge from Hurricane Idalia damaged some of the restaurant and made kitchen and bar appliances unusable.
“You got your three fryers. You got your beer kegerators. You got all your refrigerators that hold all the food. You have your expo rine that holds all the food to prep all your plates,” said Quinonez.
Quinonez said 4 feet of water surged through the restaurant, leaving kegs floating through the bar.
“We’re right here on the water. Has this restaurant ever gone through something like this before?” asked reporter Staci DaSilva.
“Yes, yes. I believe this is going to be the third time. No name was one of them. The other one that we had we had a lot of wind damage, the roof got damage up here but the water never came in but the no name and then this one, that really hurt us,” said Quinonez.
Employees are staying positive, even though their busy and lucrative Labor Day weekend is looking a lot different than planned.
“It is what it is. You know what I mean? As far as we’re concerned we got to take care of our community and move on. There’s no reason to sit there and cry because all you’re gonna do is get tears and we already had enough water,” said Quinonez.
It was not only employees who came out to help clean up Thursday.
Quinonez said dozens of customers have offered to lend a hand.
“We need to get back open not only for them but for us too,” he said.
The restaurant owners hope to be reopened by Labor Day.
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