News Briefs (04/01/26): Program helps people rebuild
Program helps people rebuild NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco County’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resources is accepting applications for the Better Future Individual Housing Program from households that have a higher income threshold, $87,600 for one person and $125,160 for ...
Health & Wellness (04/01/26): Race driver thanks care team for saving him
Race car driver reunited with people who saved his life SEBRING – Porsche GT3 Cup driver Scott Vanacore is crediting first responders and AdventHealth Sebring staff with saving his life after suffering a heart attack at Sebring International Raceway. Vanacore was ...
Local Wildlife (04/01/26): Roaming gator
An alligator is on the prowl in the Long Lake Ranch area. Photo courtesy of Hari Patel ...
Chalk Talk (04/01/26): Students go diving at aquarium
Students go diving at aquarium TAMPA – Three middle and high school students from historically underserved Tampa neighborhoods swapped backpacks for dive helmets March 19 at The Florida Aquarium. As part of the Teen Achievers AQUA Experience, they explored the ...
Business Digest (04/01/26): 1905 Family of Restaurants supports Habitat home
1905 Family of Restaurants supports Habitat home TAMPA – Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough presented a new home to Denaye Ward and her two children, providing relief after rising rent costs consumed more than half her income. The ...
Frankfurth elected to key post among women’s clubs
TAMPA – The General Federation of Women’s Clubs appointed Jolie Frankfurth to the 2026-2028 GFWC Board of Directors as GFWC president-elect. During the 2026-2028 Administration, Frankfurth will lead the eight region presidents and vice presidents and facilitate the GFWC Learning Academy, ...
Let Us Do Good Village welcomes three heroes
LAND O’ LAKES – The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has welcomed three families to its Let Us Do Good Village. The community consists of nearly 100 homes provided mortgage-free to catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, as well as Gold Star ...
Council preps businesses for worst-case hurricane scenario
PINELLAS PARK – The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council is launching Project Phoenix, an initiative designed to help small businesses prepare for a worst-case hurricane scenario. The program combines a Category 5 hurricane video simulation with interactive tabletop training exercises, offering ...
What’s Happening (03/25/26):
March 25 DIY Art Adults create hanging mobile art using vinyl records at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Call 727-815-7126 for details. 5-7 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa March 26 Woodworking Land O’ Lakes Library invites adults (or ...
Health & Wellness (03/25/26): AEDs help when ever second counts
AEDs help when ever second counts SEBRING -- AdventHealth has donated three portable Automated External Defibrillators to the Highlands County Family YMCA to help ensure families and visitors have quick access to lifesaving care during a cardiac emergency. Every second ...
Business Digest (03/25/26): Center honors ‘climate champions’
Center honors ‘climate champions’ SARASOTA – Community leaders, scientists, business executives and public officials gathered March 11 at Michael’s On East for the fourth annual Climate Champions Awards. The Climate Adaptation Center honored three regional leaders helping Southwest Florida prepare for ...
News Briefs (03/25/26): PGA pros meet future Habitat homeowner
PGA TOUR players meet future Habitat homeowner CLEARWATER – PGA TOUR players Patrick Fishburn and Hank Lebioda joined Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside on March 18 in Holiday for a meet‑and‑greet with future homeowner Sherkela Hatcher and her son. ...
Chalk Talk (03/25/26): Students dive into marine science
Students dive into marine science TAMPA – Middle and high school students from historically underserved Tampa neighborhoods will trade their backpacks for dive helmets to experience the ocean in a whole new way at The Florida Aquarium. As part of ...
Book helps military families navigate autism
FORT LAUDERDALE – Military life can be both stabilizing and challenging for families raising a child with autism. While the structure and predictability of service routines can offer comfort, frequent relocations, deployments and changing support systems can disrupt the consistency many ...
Pasco County EMS staff recognized for lifesaving response
WESLEY CHAPEL – AdventHealth Wesley Chapel recognized three Pasco County EMS team members March 19 for their quick action and teamwork that helped save a patient’s life during a cardiac emergency late last year. Ashley Puller, Brittney Giordano and Juan Romero ...
PHSC trustees approve first charter school
PORT RICHEY – Pasco-Hernando State College is one of only a handful of Florida College System institutions approved thus far by the Florida Department of Education to serve as a charter school authorizer. In that capacity, the PHSC District Board Of ...
Rescue encourages neighbors not to abandon animals
PLANT CITY – Outside a local PetSmart store, an orange DoorDash bag was left next to the front door. Inside of this bag were 10 kittens, left alone and defenseless for an unknown amount of time. With temperatures in the ...
Local Wildlife (03/18/26): Injured panther finds home at zoo
TAMPA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission coordinated emergency response last July for a young male panther struck by a vehicle in Southwest Florida. The response included surgery at BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital in Fort Myers, ...
News Briefs (3/18/26): Woman’s club is grateful for support
Woman’s club grateful for support LAND O’ LAKES – The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the community for their generous support and success of our annual flea market through the many ...
Renderings unveiled for Home Theatre Renewal project
ZEPHYRHILLS – Initial conceptual renderings for Zephyrhills Main Street's Home Theatre Renewal were unveiled March 9 during a Zephyrhills Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. Home Theatre, located at 38521 5th Ave., was built by lumber magnate and former mayor I.A. Krusen. It ...
Chalk Talk (03/18/26): Saint Leo launches Benedictine Society
Saint Leo launches Benedictine Society ST. LEO – Saint Leo University has launched the Benedictine Society, a leadership giving program aimed at expanding access to Catholic higher education. The program seeks multi-year leadership gifts to help close the tuition gap ...
Transformation is the topic of TEDxSaint Leo U
ST. LEO – TEDx is coming to Saint Leo University. TEDxSaintLeoU: Transformation 2026 will bring together thought leaders, innovators and community voices to explore how the world is being reshaped by powerful forces of change. The event will feature speakers ...
Hudson High School hosts Spring Festival
HUDSON – Hudson High School and the Hudson Community & Health Resource Center connected families with health, education and support services through their Annual Spring Festival. The festival featured dozens of vendors, free food, a car show, a petting zoo, ...
Business Digest (03/18/26): Auto insurers indicate average rate decrease
Florida auto insurers indicate average rate decrease TALLAHASSEE – Florida’s five largest auto insurance groups are indicating an average rate decrease of about 8% for 2026, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. The companies – Progressive, Berkshire Hathaway ...
Health & Wellness (03/18/26): Help shape behavioral health in Pasco
Help shape Pasco’s behavioral health future NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco County’s Opioid Task Force is partnering with the University of South Florida’s Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice to kick off a Behavioral Health System Capacity and Gap ...
Things to consider while incorporating fiber into your diet
March is Colorectal Awareness Month, but you may have heard year-round how diet plays a role in reducing the risk for several types of cancer, including colorectal. Getting enough fiber in your diet is one of the key things you ...
Hospital observes Colon Cancer Awareness Month
LUTZ – The endoscopy team at St. Joseph's Hospital-North is wearing special attire and decorating their area to show support and enthusiasm for life-saving colon and rectal cancer screenings. Dark blue and the dark blue ribbon are the universally recognized color ...
Chalk Talk (03/11/26): ZooTampa brings animals to schools
ZooTampa brings animals to schools TAMPA – ZooTampa at Lowry Park is bringing its Nature Nurtures outreach program back to four Hillsborough County elementary schools. The multi-year initiative features interactive presentations by ZooTampa’s Ambassador Animal Team. They’ll introduce students in kindergarten ...
Hillsborough County extends emergency ban on open burning
TAMPA – Hillsborough County extended an emergency burn ban March 12 on all outdoor open burning in all areas of the county for the ninth consecutive week. The overall dry conditions continue to increase the danger of wildfires in Hillsborough County with ...
PetSmart supports Rescue Pets of Florida with grants
TAMPA BAY – A new grant from PetSmart Charities will allow Rescue Pets of Florida to help more pets throughout the Tampa Bay area get healthy and adoption-ready. The grant will support National Adoption Week events at local PetSmart stores ...
Hope Services provides inclusive prom-style event
WESLEY CHAPEL – Hope Services is providing a prom-style celebration for young people with disabilities. The fifth annual Dance Your Dream will allow guests 14 and older to enjoy a night of music, dancing and fun – complete with a raffle and ...
Campaign designed to keep mosquitoes at bay
ODESSA – Pasco County Mosquito Control District is rolling out a campaign to rid neighborhoods of discarded tires, which are ideal breeding habitats for species that can transmit viruses. Rainwater collects in tires, which creates the perfect home for Aedes aegypti ...
Mom creates one-stop summer camp expo
WESLEY CHAPEL – Miriam Cook, founder of Family-Friendly Tampa Bay, is bringing camps from Tampa and Pasco County to one place at the 9th Annual Family Fun Fest & Summer Camp Expo. The free community event helps parents discover summer ...
Local Wildlife (03/11/26): Fluffy bat
This fluffy little creature is no morning person. If you find a bat like this, it’s best to watch from a safe distance to see if it moves. Do not touch it with your bare hands. Photo courtesy of Brenna ...
Pasco deputies trade fire with suspect in fatal shooting
NEW PORT RICHEY – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a fatal shooting on March 9 that led to the suspect exchanging gunfire with Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco said a man and woman were clearing ...
Edwards built jewelry brand that shines
LUTZ – Irine Edwards founded XMTX Collections after her battle with breast cancer with the intention to offer stylish, durable jewelry that women can confidently wear every day. With a strong local presence and a loyal customer following, XMTX Collections has ...
Health & Wellness (03/11/26): Surgeons provide 17 free replacements
Surgeons provide 17 free hip, knee replacements TAMPA – AdventHealth Tampa and AdventHealth Carrollwood partnered with Florida Orthopaedic Institute and Pioneer Medical Foundation to provide 17 free hip and knee replacement surgeries for uninsured Tampa Bay residents through Operation Walk USA ...
Business Digest (03/11/26): Chipotle Mexican Grill opens in Lutz
Chipotle Mexican Grill opens in Lutz LUTZ – Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a new location March 2 at 17995 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, featuring the area’s first Chipotlane drive-thru pick-up lane for digital orders. The restaurant is open ...
AdventHealth Zephyrhills marks construction milestone
ZEPHYRHILLS – Progress on the AdventHealth Zephyrhills campus is leading to expanded, high-quality health care closer to home for Zephyrhills residents. AdventHealth and construction leaders signed the final beam during a topping out ceremony for a new medical office building ...
Pigz in Z’Hills celebrates top BBQ cooks
ZEPHYRHILLS – The Greater East Pasco Chamber of Commerce announced cooking competition winners from the 2026 Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival on Feb. 28 in downtown Zephyrhills. The festival serves as one of East Pasco County’s signature events, blending ...
Local Wildlife (03/04/26): Sandhill Crane
This sandhill crane opted to escape the wetlands for a bit to stretch its long legs on some dry land. This yard should do the trick. ...
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