On a quiet stretch of Cadillac Avenue in Hudson, neighbors say one property has turned into the block’s problem child, with years of suspected drug activity, late-night blasts and a messy, “rat-infested” yard leaving residents on edge and pressing officials for action. They told a local TV reporter they have security video of people coming and going at all hours, loud explosions and a small patio fire that followed. According to residents, Pasco County has now opened a code-enforcement case on the home, with a hearing set for next month.
Across the street, resident Robert Zukowski has turned into an unofficial documentarian, cataloging what he describes as ongoing trouble and posting video of the activity. As reported by Tampa Bay 28, the Pasco Sheriff's Office said deputies have responded to 13 calls for service at the house since October, most of them tied to serving warrants. One of those calls involved an arrest on a vehicle-theft charge, and county officials told the station they had opened a code-enforcement case and scheduled a hearing next month.
Fire Blamed On E-Bike Battery, Residents Say
Neighbors reported hearing several explosions on Sunday night and say their home cameras caught the blasts, along with a deputy checking the scene afterward, video shared with reporters shows. "Pasco Fire Rescue determined the fire was accidental and caused by an e-bike battery," Tampa Bay 28 reported. Lithium-ion e-bike batteries can overheat and trigger so-called thermal-runaway fires, safety groups and news coverage warn; see UL and reporting in the Washington Post for broader context on the risks.
County Moves To Enforce Codes
Pasco County’s code-compliance team has launched formal proceedings against the property and plans to review alleged violations at the upcoming hearing. According to Pasco County Code Compliance, inspectors typically issue notices of violation and give owners time to fix problems before any legal action is taken, and the county spells out who qualifies as an "affected party" when filing complaints. Residents looking to report issues or share video can start with the code-compliance page and the online complaint tools listed there.
For neighbors on Cadillac Avenue, that hearing is the next big test. They say past calls and shared footage have not led to lasting change, and they now want county staff and deputies to follow through with meaningful enforcement. County officials will decide next steps after the hearing; anyone with additional video or tips can contact the Pasco Sheriff's Office or use the county’s code-compliance resources to file a complaint.
