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Sep 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Pasco Man Pushes Tougher Drunk-Driving Penalties
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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: Reported Sep 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
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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