Residents rally to save historic oak tree in front of Pasco County courthouse

Residents rally to save historic oak tree in front of Pasco County courthouse

For many in Pasco County, it is more than just a tree.A large live oak outside the historic Pasco County courthouse was scheduled for removal, but after a wave of public outcry and a by local officials, the tree's fate is now on hold.Outside the courthouse, Kevin Taggerty has become one of the trees most vocal defenders.Just looking at it. There is nothing that is dead on this tree. The limbs are strong. This tree has survived all the storms, Ta…