Dade City’s ‘crown jewel’ shines brightly
With hundreds of people involved and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent, a renovated Touchton Park in Dade City officially opened on April 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The conclusion of the two-year project was celebrated with remarks from dignitaries ...
Public input session seeks feedback
Pasco County’s Department of Public Works is launching a major project to update its Stormwater Master Plan, which will identify stormwater areas of concern, as well as strategies and projects to help reduce flooding and improve drainage across unincorporated areas ...
State to penalize those who expose law enforcement officers to fentanyl
(The Center Square) — Penalties are set to increase in the Sunshine State for those who expose law enforcement officers to fentanyl, after new legislation was signed Monday. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate bills 718 and 66. The first creates ...
Practice Earth Day, every day
Since the first observance of Earth Day in 1970, the designation has grown into the largest civic observance in the world, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) website. The day is an opportunity to think about how ...
Large employment project gains initial approval
A rezoning request for property within Pasco County’s I-75 Interstate Employment Area gained initial approval from the Pasco County Planning Commission during its April 4 meeting. The approximately 745-acre site is located north of State Road 52 and west of ...
Juvenile Choice Program opens to ages 11 to 17
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) has announced its Juvenile Choice Program is now open to anyone ages 11 to 17, according to a news release. The program is geared toward mentoring youth by highlighting the real consequences of bad decisions ...
Closing the STEM skills gap to create new possibilities for kids
Over the next decade, it’s projected that nearly 3.5 million manufacturing and STEM-related jobs will be available, yet 2 million are expected to go unfilled due to a skills gap, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Advocates ...
New Florida law increases penalties for organized retail theft, porch piracy
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on Tuesday a measure designed to combat organized retail theft and porch piracy. DeSantis signed House Bill 549, which lowers the threshold value for third-degree felony theft. The governor added ...
What every mom and soon-to-be-mom needs to know about their heart
Over the last three decades, the United States has seen pregnancy-related deaths rise nearly 140%, and heart disease continues to be the leading cause. Furthermore, women who have prenatal complications, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a ...
State board approves premium reimbursement formula to help insurers
(The Center Square) — The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) Advisory Council has approved a new premium reimbursement formula that will help alleviate the burden on insurance companies operating in Florida. The FHCF operates under the State Board of Administration ...
State plans to accelerate critical road projects
(The Center Square) — Florida will be accelerating its road projects, which are poised to finish 10 to 20 years ahead of schedule. Gov. Ron DeSantis approved House Bill 1301, which will include a 14.7-mile road widening project on Interstate ...
State to provide more toll relief for commuters
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Floridians will receive additional funding for toll relief. Toll relief began April 1 and will save some commuters who frequently drive through toll plazas hundreds of dollars over the ...
Young local talent shines bright at 41st ‘Spotlight on Talent’
“Spotlight on Talent” held its 41st annual talent competition on March 16 showcasing some of Central Florida’s best young performing artists. The prestigious competition featured over 120 students aged 6 to 18 giving performances as singers, dancers and instrumentalists, and ...
State data shows electricity rates remain constant for most Floridians
(The Center Square) — Florida’s electricity rates are set to decrease slightly over the coming months for some customers, while others will likely remain the same. According to data from the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), electricity rates remain steady ...
Public Works department recognized for innovation
Pasco County works to maintain more than 600 guardrails across the county — each one different from the other — knowing the rails help keep the traveling public safe. Monitoring, repairing and upgrading guardrails is a major job, and Pasco’s ...
Housing organization recognized as a top workplace
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas & West Pasco Counties has been named a 2024 Tampa Bay Times Top Workplaces winner. Habitat Pinellas & West Pasco is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and is part of a ...
DeSantis signs bill to help property owners more easily eject squatters
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Wednesday that he says will end the problem of squatters taking over homes in the Sunshine State. DeSantis stated that squatters have taken over homes in states like New York ...
Promote happiness with this Mother’s Day gift guide
Sometimes, it’s the little things in life that can make one’s day. Use this Mother’s Day gift guide to promote happiness in your mom’s life: Better Mornings Coffee and tea have been scientifically proven to boost happiness. But if your ...
Governor signs bill allowing larger bottles for Florida wineries
(The Center Square) — Florida residents will be able to upsize their wine purchases after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Thursday. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 583, which will allow Florida winemakers and distributors to ...
State utility to refund $5M to customers over nuclear plant outages
(The Center Square) — The Florida Public Service Commission approved a settlement Tuesday that will allow Florida Power & Light to provide its customers with a reimbursement. FPL will reimburse its customers $5 million after they were charged "replacement" power ...
Pasco’s conservation area expands
More than 300 acres of property in southwest Pasco County have been designated as a conservation area. The zoning of the nearly 318-acre parcel near Lutz was changed from RES-1 (Residential-1 Du/Ga) and AG-R (Agricultural/Rural) to CON (Conservation Lands) by ...
DeSantis signs ban on social media for children under age 14
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial new bill into law on Monday that will prohibit the use of social media platforms by children. House Bill 3 requires that social media platforms be regulated to prohibit minors ...
County offers ‘Safe Place’ locations for youth in need
National Safe Place Week helps to raise awareness about the vital program, Safe Place, that provides kids ages 10 to 17 who are in crisis access to immediate support services. Whether there was a fight with their parents or they ...
Traffic from proposed Hudson subdivision won’t have access to Hazel Avenue
After more than two hours of discussion, the Pasco County Planning Commission decided at its March 21 meeting to not permit vehicular access onto Hazel Avenue from a proposed subdivision in Hudson. The commissioners agreed by a vote of 4-2 ...
New members sought for historic board
The City of Zephyrhills is actively seeking three additional members to join its Historic Preservation Board, according to a news release. The Board administers various programs aimed at preserving the city’s heritage, including Historic Façade Grants and the review of ...
Support the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters
The five Pasco County Tax Collector’s offices will feature Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) as its April Charity of the Month. All donations made in person to the tax collector offices, through the mail or online will benefit BBBS. “Children ...
Report: New technology could assist growth in Florida’s manufacturing sector
(The Center Square) — A recently released report has shown huge growth in Florida's manufacturing sector, which is responsible for almost half a million jobs in the Sunshine State. Florida TaxWatch has released the Unleashing Digital Transformation: 2023 MakeMore Manufacturing ...
Report: State officials closed more than 1,300 Medicaid fraud cases in 2022
(The Center Square) — According to a recent report, the Florida Legislature’s research arm found that state officials closed more than 1,300 Medicaid fraud cases in 2022. The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) released its biennial ...
State unemployment rate continues to trend below national average
(The Center Square) — Recently released statistics show that Florida’s unemployment rate remains below the national average. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of February 2024, the Sunshine State has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, an increase ...
What families with college-bound students need to know this spring
Perhaps even more nerve-wracking than waiting for your child’s college acceptance letters is learning whether they’ve been awarded financial aid. Recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) designed to simplify the process have led to unforeseen ...
Pediatricians can help teens quit vaping and using tobacco
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States and it almost always begins during adolescence. According to leading medical advocates, pediatricians have a role to play in getting kids to quit vaping electronic ...
Major Land O’ Lakes intersection to close for paving
The intersection of U.S. 41 and S.R. 54 will be closed for milling and paving work from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Thursday (April 1 - April 4) nights, weather permitting. All traffic will be directed to turn ...
Father and Son Love Free Food Pantry in dire straits: ‘do or die’ time has arrived
A food pantry that has provided for thousands of desperate people for nearly six years, itself is now in desperate need of financial assistance. The monthly rent at the Father and Son Love Free Food Pantry doubled nine months ago, ...
Call it puppy love – Dade City Dogs’ Day packs ‘em in for 14th year
Every dog has its day, as the saying goes, and organizers of Dogs’ Day in Dade City made sure of that on March 16 with an event that drew plenty of pooches eager to claim their spotlight. Staged in downtown ...
Pasco County opens new Fire Rescue station
Pasco County Fire Rescue celebrated its new Land O’ Lakes Fire Rescue Station 28 with a grand opening on Feb. 23. Fire Rescue leaders and Pasco County officials took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The station, at 21709 Hale Road, ...
Homeless encampments banned in Florida
(The Center Square) – Bans on homeless encampments and drug use in homeless shelters are in a new law signed Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping, as House Bill 1365 is entitled, requires the ...
More than 100 bills await decisions from DeSantis
(The Center Square) — Florida lawmakers had a busy 2024 session, passing bills that range from protecting minors from the harms of social media platforms to regulating vacation rentals, with many of those bills awaiting a decision by Gov. Ron ...
Florida Lottery transferred $2.45B to K-12 education in 2023
(The Center Square) — The Florida Lottery has become a crucial part of funding for education in the Sunshine State, and according to a recent report from the Florida auditor general (AG), it continues to grow each year. In late ...
Florida’s DeSantis signs three bills designed to combat illegal immigration
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills into law on Friday to bolster Florida's efforts to prevent illegal immigration. "We're here today, one, to build off a record of success with respect to combating illegal immigration…if you ...
Honoring the service of military heroes and canines
Hillsborough County Consumer & Veterans Services, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 787 and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will host its annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans & War Dogs remembrance event on March 28 at 10 a.m., at Veterans ...
An inventive new documentary gives us ‘Frida’ in her own words
If there was ever an artist who would be done with people telling her story for her, it would be Frida Kahlo. The rightfully iconic painter, feminist, activist, sister, daughter, wife, lover, and indomitable passionista was a fierce voice for ...
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