WESLEY CHAPEL – The Pasco Economic Development Council celebrated the companies and leaders driving Pasco County’s growth and success at the 38th Annual Awards on Oct. […]
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Health & Wellness: AdventHealth adds ambulance for moms, children
AdventHealth adds ambulance for mothers, children TAMPA – AdventHealth has added a specialized ambulance to transport mothers, newborns and children who need advanced medical care across West Florida. The ambulance began service in late September and can transport a mother and newborn together when they need a higher level of care. “This new ambulance strengthens […]
Bishop McLaughlin to host Halloween-themed Black Flag XC Meet
LAND O’ LAKES – Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School will host the Black Flag XC Meet Oct. 24, the second cross-country meet ever held at the school. This season marks a milestone for the school as Bishop will host two regular-season cross-country meets and its first district championship race. The Black Flag XC Meet gets […]
Business Digest: SESCO Cement begins full operations at port
SESCO Cement begins full operations at Port Tampa Bay TAMPA – SESCO Cement has begun full commercial operations at its Port Tampa Bay import terminal after receiving its first two ships carrying bulk gray cement. Each vessel is making a partial delivery at the Port Redwing terminal in Gibsonton before continuing to SESCO’s terminal in […]
East Pasco Chamber continues Citizen of the Month program
EAST PASCO – The East Pasco Chamber Foundation has launched its 2026-27 Citizen of the Month program, continuing a tradition of recognizing exceptional students for more than 28 years. The program honors 11 citizens from Dade City-area schools and 11 citizens from Zephyrhills-area schools each month during the school year. Citizens are selected by their […]
Moffitt takes lung screenings on the road in Pasco County
ANGELINE – Moffitt Cancer Center drove its mobile lung screening bus to Angeline on Sept. 22 for World Lung Day. For people who meet screening guidelines, a lung CT takes less than five minutes. The patient lies on a bed that moves through the scanner while the equipment provides instructions. Results are typically available within […]
Business Digest: Liquor Depot raises $18K for Alstott foundation
Liquor Depot raises $18K for Alstott foundation TAMPA – Liquor Depot raised a record $18,000 for the Mike Alstott Family Foundation through its annual charity barrel fundraiser Oct. 3. The Tampa retailer sold bottles from a Penelope Havana 114-proof single barrel for $140.40 each at its Waters Avenue location. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Mike […]
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 […]
Cabot Club offers premium hospitality for NHL, concerts & live events
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 the result of a multi-million-dollar renovation to elevate the guest experience for fans attending Tampa Bay Lightning games, concerts and other live events at the arena. The Cabot Club was […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
