WATCH: Sinkhole Threatens Land O Lakes Community, Homes Evacuated

Residents in a Land O' Lakes neighborhood are being forced out due to a swimming-pool sized sink hole. 

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office says the sinkhole, first reported as a depression, started out as the size of a small pool and a boat on the property was falling into the hole at around 7:56 a.m. Friday.

As of 8:23 a.m., the sinkhole has expanded and has reached the roadway. A secondary structure is now impacted as the hole continues to grow. At least ten homes have been evacuated. 

Duke Energy is working to get the power cut in the area. 

The sinkhole is located at 21835 Ocean Pines Drive in Land O' Lakes. 

Pasco Emergency Management, Pasco Fire Rescue, Duke Energy, Pasco Building Inspector and Pasco County PIO have responded to the scene. 


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