NEW PORT RICHEY – The Pasco Board of County Commissioners convened an emergency meeting Oct. 6 to declare a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton. […]
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Hillsborough County declares state of emergency
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise signed an executive order Oct. 6 declaring a state of local emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton. The order went into effect Oct. 6. A state of local emergency can be in effect for only seven days, unless rescinded or extended. The emergency declaration gives the county administrator and […]
Pasco County Schools to close Oct. 7-9 due to Tropical Storm Milton
PASCO COUNTY – Pasco County Schools announced all schools and district offices will be closed Oct. 7 to 9 as a precaution due to Tropical Storm Milton. All extracurricular activities, athletic events and after-school programs are also canceled for these days as forecasts indicate Milton may strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall in the […]
Saint Leo University announces closures ahead of Tropical Storm Milton
ST. LEO – Saint Leo University will close the following locations for students from Oct. 7 to 10 in response to Tropical Storm Milton: University Campus, 33701 County Road 52, St. Leo. Tampa Education Center (1403 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Center for Adult Learning (University Campusand Pasco-Hernando State College locations. Classes offered at these locations […]
Event explores science behind Tampa’s beloved Cuban sandwich
TAMPA – Bread on the Bay and Gasparilla Pizzeria are so good at preparing Cuban sandwiches, you could say they have it down to a science. MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry, recognized the two restaurants as winners of its Science of the Cuban Sandwich event Sept. 28. Bread on the Bay was the […]
Breast cancer survivor recognized at Bucs game
TAMPA – Andrea Badaan, a Wesley Chapel woman who has beaten breast cancer, was recognized Sept. 29 during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game as the AdventHealth Goal Getter. Andrea was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2022. She received treatment and support at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel. Now that she is cancer free, she participates in awareness […]
School superintendent proud of district’s hurricane response
LAND O’ LAKES – Superintendent Kurt Browning said he was proud of how Pasco County Schools opened and staffed five shelters in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. Shelters were at Centennial Middle (Dade City); Fivay High (Hudson); Wiregrass Ranch High (Wesley Chapel); River Ridge middle and high (New Port Richey); and Sunlake High (Land O’ Lakes). “The […]
Pasco County Schools is here to support you
I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the catastrophic loss that some of our families, employees and community members suffered last week due to Hurricane Helene. We know you are hurting, and we will do what we can to support you. Thank you to all our employees, our community partners, our first responders for […]
Renczkowski has watched Pasco County region grow over 30 years
The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners recently recognized Suzanne Renczkowski for having worked for Pasco Economic Development Council for 30 years. She is currently Pasco EDC’s director of operations. The Pasco County Committee of 100 originally hired her on July 18, 1994. Its name officially changed to Pasco Economic Development Council on Oct. 1, […]
Hurricane recovery efforts are underway in Pasco County
Thousands of Pasco County residents and an unknown number of business owners have begun what will be a lengthy process for many to recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The powerful Category 4 hurricane passed alongside the county’s west side in the early evening hours of Friday, Sept. 27, before it made landfall […]
This Week (cont)
Hillsborough County’s Community Investment Tax is on the ballot
CIT funds roads, fire stations, stormwater enhancements, and other capital improvement projects throughout Hillsborough County. The Community Investment Tax, a half-percent sales surtax that funds major infrastructure projects in Hillsborough County and the cities of Plant City, Tampa, and Temple Terrace, as well as Hillsborough County Public Schools, is on the ballot this November. Initially […]
BBB offers tips to avoid boss scams
You may be used to getting text messages and emails from your boss, which is why a recent texting scam is so effective. Scammers find out where you work and pose as the CEO or other executive. Be on guard and don’t share money or information – be it your own or your company’s. […]
Larger subdivision planned for Spring Hill
NEW PORT RICHEY – The Pasco County Planning Commission tentatively approved 70 additional residences being built in a subdivision near Spring Hill. Planning commission members voted at their Sept. 19 meeting in New Port Richey to recommend that the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approve the zoning amendment requested by Northridge 829, LLC. Northridge […]
Sheriff’s offices rescue residents from Hurricane Helene flooding
Hurricane Helene made landfall Sept. 26 in Florida, prompting first responders in Pasco and Hillsborough counties to receive several calls for service overnight. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office reported around 6 a.m. Sept. 27 that it had rescued about 200 people from flood waters with Pasco County Fire Rescue, the National Guard and other law enforcement […]
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Land O’ Lakes honors five more sports legends
The Land O’ Lakes Gators Athletics Foundation inducted baseball, football and volleyball standouts; a legendary soccer coach; and the Voice of the Gators into the Land O’ Lakes High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Here are some highlights of the Land O’ Lakes legends getting inducted: Alison Campbell Class of 1988 Alison Campbell lettered […]
Tampa Bay Lightning visit pediatric patients
TAMPA – Tampa Bay Lightning players Jake Guentzel, Erik Cernak, Zemgus Girgensons and Mikey Eyssimont, along with team mascot ThunderBug, visited AdventHealth Tampa’s Pediatric Unit on Oct. 1 as part of the Community Kickoff Day celebration. This event highlights the Patch with a Purpose initiative, which expands the NHL team’s impact off the ice and […]
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 […]
