The old Sun West Mine, given to Pasco County 1986, is finally getting new life.

"From the far side of the lake all the way down through here is all beach, " Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano says a mile beach and enough sand to make 40 beach volleyball courts, that are already attracting interest.

"The AVP tour wants to come here in September and bring 8,000 participants to play in a beach volleyball tournament here," Mariano says.

Pasco County, Florida -- A 16-year-old boy is dead and three others are injured after a crash in Pasco County.

Kevin Monaco was driving a Dodge Caravan with three students from Ridgewood High School just before 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon when he failed to negotiate a curve near Forest Lake Drive. As a result the van left the roadway, collided with a tree and then caught fire.

Lutz, Florida -- A local Pasco County woman has been battling with the courts for years to get her case heard. And now after a recent court decision, she is able to move forward with a discrimination lawsuit against Paradise Lakes Condo Association in Lutz where clothing is optional, but the size of your pet is not.

Sharon Fowler has had her faithful companion Laura by her side for 2-1/2 years. Fowler, who is legally blind, got Laura through Southeastern Guide Dogs Services and needs her to get around.