Event Brief
Pasco Man Pushes Tougher Drunk-Driving Penalties
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 07, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: Michael Hope of Pasco County is advocating for stricter drunk-driving penalties after his father, Robert, was killed by a drunk driver on Labor Day weekend four years ago. Hope says the crash report listed a blood alcohol level of 0.116 and is urging higher holiday fines, citing available free ride options that he believes were not used.
WHO: Michael Hope; Robert Hope; Mothers Against Drunk Driving
WHAT: Advocates for harsher drunk-driving penalties, especially for holiday periods
WHEN: Sep 07, 2026
WHERE: Pasco County, Florida
WHY: Hope’s father was killed by a drunk driver whose blood alcohol level was reported as 0.116, above Florida’s 0.08 limit.
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