Interactive wildlife recreation finder unveiled
Florida has one of the nation’s largest systems of state-managed wildlife lands, which are managed primarily for wildlife conservation and nature-based public use. Options for experiencing wild Florida can be difficult to narrow down, with more than 6 million acres ...
Florida parental rights law survives multiple legal challenges, ends Disney feud
(The Center Square) – Florida has won its legal battle over its Parental Rights in Education Act, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two years ago this month. A settlement agreement was reached this week, prompting the lawsuit to ...
Photo contest ‘captures the real Florida’
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service announced the winners of the 2023 Florida State Parks Photo Contest. This year’s contest had three competitive divisions: Professional/Hobbyist, Student and Mobile Phone. The contest provides an opportunity for people to ...
State lawmakers passed health care, social media restriction bills
(The Center Square) — The Florida Legislature wrapped up its 2024 session on Friday passing various bills ranging from prohibiting identity politics in colleges to banning children from using social media. Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, and House Speaker Paul ...
Florida leads the nation with further expansions to its workforce
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the job growth in Florida continues to outpace the nation in 2024, particularly in the private sector, with more than 37,900 jobs added in January of this year, a 0.4% ...
Community celebrates Benedictine Sisters
The Saint Leo University community celebrated the 135th anniversary of the founding of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida on Feb. 28, the date in 1889 when five nuns arrived in rural East Pasco County from Pennsylvania to staff schools. At ...
Planning commission approves zoning amendments
The Pasco County Planning Commission approved two zoning amendments and two comprehensive plan amendments during its March 7 meeting. The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will need to finalize these decisions at future meetings. This is because the ...
Proposed ordinance could help spark employment growth
The Pasco County Planning Commission agreed to refer a proposed ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) that, if adopted, is likely to help promote increased employment growth in the county. Several amendments to Pasco County’s Comprehensive Plan are ...
Pasco Extension opens food pantry in Dade City
UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension Pasco County has announced a new food bank providing essential food items for community members at the One Stop Shop, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. The food pantry will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays from ...
Be on the lookout for SAT prep scams
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a scam alert in which scammers are tricking parents into paying for bogus SAT and ACT prep materials, according to a BBB news release. The scammers make unsolicited calls and claim to be from ...
State lawmakers wrap up session by passing school choice revision bill
(The Center Square) — Florida wrapped up its legislative session on Friday, March 8, and, before leaving Tallahassee, lawmakers passed a revision of the state’s school choice programs. The bill passed the House by a vote of 89-18 on Thursday, ...
New initiative helps make swim safety a priority
Drowning is a leading cause of death for children, especially for young children between the ages of 1 and 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In response to the statistics, AdventHealth Tampa has launched a new ...
Fantasy sports bill awaits floor vote in state Senate
(The Center Square) — Daily fantasy sports operators are awaiting the passage of a new bill if they want to keep hopes alive of providing their services in the Sunshine State. Senate Bill 1568 is sponsored by state Sen. Travis ...
Florida bill would make it easier for dentists to be certified
(The Center Square) — Florida's dental students could soon have help gaining their qualifications a little easier after a bill was passed by the Legislature and is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk. Senate Bill 938 is sponsored by state ...
Spring cleaning: don’t toss that ‘junk,’ it may be valuable!
From baseball cards and sports equipment to postcards and photographs, is that “junk” in your attic or basement dusty treasure or just dusty? We’ve all heard of families getting rich from the sale of rare memorabilia they found when spring ...
7 reasons to upgrade to electric and induction cooking appliances
Cooking with gas? Industry experts say there are many reasons to consider retiring your gas-powered appliances. To help you understand what your kitchen may be missing, Melissa Haber, the vice president of EuroChef USA, offers seven reasons why your next ...
Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo coming April 4
Local residents over the age of 55 are invited to the third Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at B&B Theatres Wesley Chapel - The Grove 16, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in ...
Help Pasco prepare for extreme climate hazards
As many residents are aware, Pasco County is vulnerable to extreme climate hazards like flooding, storm surge and heat. There is no way to control these events, but we can control how we prepare for, adapt to and recover from ...
State lawmakers move closer to changes with state’s insurer of last resort
(The Center Square) — A bill that could prevent Florida’s part-time residents from using the state’s property insurer of last resort for their vacation homes could be headed to the Senate floor after passing a key committee vote unanimously on ...
Social media registration restrictions under governor’s consideration
(The Center Square) — Restrictions on Florida youth under the age of 16 signing up for social media accounts is under review by Gov. Ron DeSantis to possibly become the law. The Legislature approved the measure and has sent it ...
Cost of owning condos in Florida soaring
(The Center Square) – With rising insurance costs and homeowner association fees, the cost of owning a condominium in Florida has gone through the roof over the last several years, said Mark Friedlander, corporate communications director of the nonprofit Insurance ...
Fun Easter gifts kids will love
While bunny- and egg-shaped candies are always crowd-pleasing favorites during Easter, you can make the holiday extra special for kids with some less-sugary treats that can be enjoyed year-round. For a joy-filled celebration, get inspired with these fun and egg-cellent ...
Be aware of text phishing scam
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) is encouraging citizens to be aware of the Noortimer text phishing scam, in which potential victims receive fraudulent texts impersonating Equifax attempting to collect personal and financial information. The scammer sends a text message alerting ...
Review: Ordinary Angels
“Ordinary Angels” is another polished, crowd-pleasing drama from Kingdom Story Company — the most successful faith-based production unit of the last several decades. Set in Kentucky in the 1990s, it tells the inspiring true story of Sharon (Hilary Swank), a ...
Go on an outdoor quest to the best spots for wildlife
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will launch Florida WildQuest 2024 for Florida residents and visitors to join a wild adventure to complete scavenger hunt missions and discover some of the state’s best spots to see wildlife and ...
Park renamed for celebrated city employee
In honor of the City of Zephyrhills’ first African American employee hired in 1962, the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Park recently was renamed the Ellis Harrold Park during a dedication ceremony, at 39508 Lincoln Ave., in Zephyrhills. Ellis Harrold worked as ...
New garden to help families heal
Pasco Kids First joined members of the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce, local community leaders and members of the Professionals of Landscaping to commemorate the completion of a new Resiliency Garden with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pasco Kids First is a ...
Traffic detour in Dade City begins March 1
The Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven has issued a notice to drivers in and around the Dade City area. Beginning March 1, Southbound U.S. 98 Bypass/U.S. 301 will be closed from River Road to Meridian Avenue. The closure will ...
Longer Pasco scallop season approved
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved a change to the bay scallop season for the Pasco Zone management region. This regulation change, which goes into effect this year, sets a 40-day season for the Pasco Zone ...
Bill that would revise the state’s pre-kindergarten program advances
(The Center Square) — Florida lawmakers have advanced a bill this week that would allow young students and those who teach them the tools to be successful. State Rep. John Snyder, R-Palm City, sponsors House Bill 1353. It would revise ...
Pasco youth group releases human trafficking service announcements
The Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking has shared two public awareness videos, developed in partnership with Teens Battle Human Trafficking (TBHT), a local youth-led anti-trafficking group, educating teens on how to identify when they are being groomed and the ...
UnBinged – Newer, Better, Faster, Stronger? Reviews of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ ‘Shogun,’ and ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’
In this week’s UnBinged, we look at a few new series with a familiar face. These are reworked and reimagined time-tested tales with established fan bases made shiny and new for the next generation. From an adaptation of a miniseries ...
Pasco figures show reduction of traffic deaths and serious injuries
On the one hand, there’s good news. Pasco County has reduced both the number and rate of deaths and serious injuries resulting from crashes on its roadways, based on a recent report delivered to the board of the Pasco County ...
‘Nothing is off the table’ in Pasco school district budget talks
Speakers came to the Pasco County School Board meeting on Feb. 6, urging the district to keep positions that are paid through federal funding that was provided to districts to address deficits caused by the COVID pandemic. The speakers spoke ...
Pasco’s 2023 tourism numbers estimated at roughly 1.5 million visitors
Pasco County attracted roughly 1.5 million visitors during fiscal year 2023, with a tourism impact on the local economy of more than $1 billion, according to a report prepared by Downs & St. Germain Research Inc. In terms of direct ...
Planning for regional transportation board continues to take shape
Pasco County’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) — which oversees transportation planning for the county — is continuing to weigh in on the development of a regional transportation board for Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. The Pasco MPO is a nine-member ...
New Everwell at Bexley offers new option in Land O’ Lakes
The Spectrum Companies has begun pre-leasing its first multifamily development in Florida, with a 3,500-unit development known as Everwell at Bexley, according to a news release. Everwell at Bexley is close to State Road 54 and within easy access to ...
Pasco advances plan for land conservation
The Pasco County Commission has approved transmitting a proposed land use change for state review to allow the designation of 318 acres in Central Pasco for conservation use. The property is north of State Road 52, between the Suncoast Parkway ...
Residents offered opportunity to do some spring cleaning
A free community cleanup is scheduled for Feb. 24, from 8 a.m. at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. The cleanup is being hosted by the City of Zephyrhills and Zephyrhills Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), according to a news ...
Pasco tax collector announces new mobile unit
A Pasco Tax Collector Mobile Unit is now available to remotely process identification card and driver license services for Florida residents who live in a Pasco County nursing home or assisted living facility, according to Pasco County Tax Collector Mike ...
Three-way stop coming to Blanton Road, in East Pasco
The Pasco County Commission has approved a task order with HNTB Corporation involving the installation of a three-way stop at Blanton Road and Lake Iola Road. The board approved the task order for $187,317.79 during its Feb. 6 meeting. The ...
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