TAMPA – Vinik Sports Group announced the opening of the Cabot Club, a new hospitality destination at Benchmark International Arena. The nearly 8,500-square-foot space is […]
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East Pasco Chamber honors community leaders, businesses
DADE CITY – The East Pasco Chamber of Commerce brought members and community partners together Sept. 24 for its 2026 Annual Membership Appreciation & Community Awards Celebration at the Dan Cannon Auditorium. The evening recognized exceptional service, business leadership and the people who help East Pasco thrive. Two lifetime achievement awards opened the honors. Rodney […]
Local Wildlife: Teen angler catches record jaguar guapote
MIAMI – Xzavier Peon, a 16-year-old angler from Miami, caught a jaguar guapote weighing 3.02 pounds and measuring 16 inches long in the Westwood Lakes area with live bait. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission fisheries biologists certified the catch as a new state record jaguar guapote. “When I hooked it, I thought it was […]
Pasco Kids First hires Lemanski as CEO
NEW PORT RICHEY — Pasco Kids First has named Rebecca Lemanski as CEO. The nonprofit described Lemanski as an experienced nonprofit executive and licensed social worker. She will lead its work in protecting children, strengthening families and helping communities respond to and prevent child abuse and trauma. “I am honored to join Pasco Kids First […]
Pope Leo Village homes dedicated in Windhorst Commons
BRANDON – Sharvona Jordan and David Reece are beginning new chapters as the first homeowners in Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough’s Pope Leo Village initiative. Jordan, a licensed insurance agent, left behind a home where she shared a bedroom with her 5-year-old daughter and water had to be boiled before it could […]
Saint Leo University introduces reduced-credit degree
ST. LEO – Saint Leo University said it’s the first in Florida to offer an accredited bachelor’s degree requiring 93 credit hours – a full year less than the traditional 120-credit model. Saint Leo’s new Reduced-Hour Bachelor of Business Analytics received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges in September. […]
Hillsborough County declares state of local emergency
TAMPA – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has signed an executive order declaring a state of local emergency under authority granted by the county’s Emergency Management Ordinance and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes. The order goes into effect Sept. 24 as the county works to control the mosquito population and protect residents from dengue fever, a mosquito-borne […]
Pasco County issues local state of emergency
PASCO COUNTY – The Pasco Board of County Commissioners has issued a local state of emergency for Pasco County in response to dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection affecting the community and region. Officials said the declaration allows the county administrator and emergency management director to waive everyday procedures and do what they believe is necessary […]
Pasco EDC honoring Sierra with 2026 Leadership Award
LUTZ – The Pasco Economic Development Council will present Michael J. Sierra with the 2026 Leadership Award during the 38th Annual Awards on Oct. 1. The award recognizes an individual for contributions to economic development in Pasco County and the community. The Tampa native began his career in the insurance industry as an account executive before […]
District extends Modified Phase III Water Shortage
TAMPA – The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted Sept. 22 to extend the Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage through March 31, 2027, due to ongoing drought conditions. The decision requires all residents, including those on private wells, to continue following one-day-per-week watering restrictions with strict watering hours. This is the second […]
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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new Dade City home
DADE CITY – Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco County broke ground on a new affordable home Sept. 10 on Coleman Avenue in Dade City. Wesley Chapel Toyota, Wesley Chapel Mazda and Chevrolet of Wesley Chapel supported the project. “We are incredibly grateful to Wesley Chapel Toyota, Wesley Chapel Mazda and Chevrolet […]
Rate changes for Pasco County Utilities customers
NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco County Utilities customers should anticipate rate changes to their water, wastewater and reclaimed water bills effective Oct. 1. The average residential water and sewer customer, using 6,000 gallons per month, will see a bill increase from $91.99 to $96.32 – a difference of $4.33. Changes are also coming for residential reclaimed […]
Tampa Theatre hosting 13 nights of Halloween frights
TAMPA – The ghosts of Tampa Theatre have been waiting for the past seven months for the newly restored movie palace to reopen just in time for its 100th birthday and Halloween festivities. The 14th annual A Nightmare on Franklin Street series may be a little shorter this year, as it follows the Centennial Celebration […]
Silly socks spark conversations about mental health
TAMPA – Silly socks were on display Sept. 17 across AdventHealth locations throughout Tampa Bay, but the message behind them was serious: supporting the mental health and well-being of the clinicians who care for others. Staff at more than 14 AdventHealth hospitals and medical group locations participated in the Let’s Sock About It campaign in recognition […]
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Adopt a Pet (3/26/25): English Muffin is quite the treat
English Muffin is an incredibly loving 2-year-old who lives to spread happiness. The moment she sees you, she will joyfully roll onto her back, eagerly awaiting belly rubs. Her tail never stops wagging, showcasing her happy and affectionate nature. Although English Muffin was previously adopted, she was returned because she prefers to be the only […]
USF Women’s Basketball volunteers with Habitat for Humanity
The University of South Florida Women’s Basketball team volunteered with Habitat for Humanity on Aug. 24 in Safety Harbor. The players and coaches painted the exteriors of two Habitat Homes alongside the future homeowners, the Baker and Glazman families, according to a news release. This continues USF’s tradition of community service, as various USF sports […]
PHSC golf tournament
The Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) Foundation will host its annual golf tournament on Oct. 18, at the Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club in Dade City. Registration will be at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Jen Ferguson at 727-816-3431 or . For sponsorship opportunities, visit Giving.PHSC.edu/golf.
Reasons To Smile
Celebrate with your canine friend!
National Dog Day is Aug. 26 — an opportunity to celebrate man and woman’s best friend, and to help find loving homes for dogs in the community. Here are five ways to make a difference: Adopt a new best friend Spay and neuter. Foster first. Not ready to adopt? Fostering is a great option to […]
