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. ...
Krav Maga Martial Arts expanding into new space
LUTZ – After 25 years of forging “Blackbelt Leaders” in the community, Krav Maga Martial Arts is moving just a few doors down but miles ahead in technology and design. Krav Maga Martial Arts announced the upcoming grand re-opening of its ...
Orange County Choppers gives nod to Grey Bull Rescue
TAMPA – The team at “Orange County Choppers Original” built a Speed of Need motorcycle in honor of Grey Bull Rescue during the Feb. 21 season premiere of a new Discovery Channel series. Founded by Paul Teutul Sr., Orange County ...
Health & Wellness (03/04/26): Glazer family supports medical education
AdventHealth Tampa names medical education center TAMPA – AdventHealth Tampa has named its graduate medical education facility the Glazer Center for Medical Education following a multimillion-dollar gift from the Glazer family to the AdventHealth Tampa Foundation. The center serves as a ...
Business Digest (03/04/26): Nonprofit receives generators
Nonprofit accepts donation of generators LAND O’ LAKES – Liberty Manor for Veterans has received 14 emergency generators to support residents during power outages and emergencies. The generators were donated by Sean Franklin, president of St. Paul’s Construction and Roofing ...
Hooters helping build townhomes for families
CLEARWATER – Employees from Tampa Bay area Hooters locations and the corporate office will be helping build two townhomes over the next several months for the Sanchez and Xhokli families. The Original Hooters sponsorship will cover two townhomes, making this ...
Chalk Talk (03/04/26): Fifth-graders become field scientists
Fifth-graders become field scientists APOLLO BEACH – Fifth-graders from Yates Elementary School spent a day as field scientists at The Florida Aquarium Conservation Campus in Apollo Beach. Through the aquarium’s Watershed Investigations program, students rotated among a mangrove trail, pond and ...
Nonprofit leader went from administrative assistant to CEO
NEW PORT RICHEY – The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida announced the appointment of Ian David as its new president and CEO. David, who previously served as the foundation’s operations director, succeeds Debra Golinski, who retired in December ...
What’s Happening (02/25/26)
Feb. 26 Woodworking Land O’ Lakes Library invites adults ages 18+ (or youth 9+ with guardian) to use Makerspace tools for approved projects. Bring your own plans and materials. Closed-toe shoes and completed Foundry Waiver & Safety Playbook forms required ...
News Briefs (02/25/26): Woman’s club supports veterans
Woman’s club supports veterans LAND O’ LAKES – GFWC Lutz–Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club presented a $2,000 check to Operation Patriots from the proceeds of its Tombola fundraiser to support entertainment and cookouts for veterans at Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Home ...
Business Digest (02/25/26): CEOs continue building Habitat home
CEOs continue building Habitat home LARGO – More than a dozen Tampa Bay-area CEOs volunteered Feb. 13 in the Ridgecrest community of Largo during Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside’s fifth annual CEO Build. The event marked the third of four ...
Health & Wellness (02/25/26): AdventHealth talks heart health
AdventHealth helps families take charge of heart health SEBRING – AdventHealth Sebring is expanding outreach to protect heart health in rural Highlands County, where residents face higher rates of heart disease. Dozens attended the hospital’s annual Every Beat Counts Heart Symposium ...
Chalk Talk (02/25/26)
App to highlight theology professor ST. LEO – Thomas Humphries, professor of philosophy, theology and religion at Saint Leo University, will be featured Feb. 23 on the Ascension App as part of the Lenten season. His reflection will premiere on ...
Motocross stars to descend on Dade City
DADE CITY – Thrill-seekers will be returning to Dade City next month for Red Bull Day in the Dirt Down South. Hundreds of motocross competitors across the U.S. will ride into Florida’s Sports Coast following Daytona Bike Week. Riders of all ...
Bresin: Nuts offer many health benefits
If you look at the food label (and hopefully you do), you’ll see that nuts are high in calories. For example, there are 170 calories in a one-ounce serving of mixed nuts, or 180 calories in a quarter cup of ...
Fifth-graders run a city as BizTown celebrates 20 years
TAMPA – Nearly 120 fifth-graders ran an entire city recently within The Florida Aquarium. Aquarium staff joined the students inside their storefront, stepping into their world of budgets, businesses and boardroom decisions. One student even served as CEO for the ...
Letter: How am I making a difference?
While Black History Month is a time to honor the men and women who bravely and boldly paved the way for the African Americans who came after them, it’s also an opportunity to look to the future and ask yourself: ...
SMARTstart to host GROW Pasco for entrepreneurs
LUTZ – The Pasco Economic Development Council is hosting the sixth annual GROW Pasco event through its SMARTstart program on March 19 at the Saint Leo University Wellness Center in San Antonio. This conference-style event, presented by Suncoast Credit Union, brings ...
Aquarium earns kudos for sea turtle conservation
TAMPA – The Florida Aquarium was named a Lightning Community Hero during a recent Tampa Bay Lightning home game. The honor, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation, includes a $50,000 grant designated to support the aquarium’s sea turtle rehabilitation ...
St. Joseph’s Hospital-North adds third surgical robot
LUTZ – St. Joseph’s Hospital-North expanded its robotic surgery services with the addition of a third surgical robot in January to keep up with demand. The three robots are guided by surgeons who are specially trained and experienced in robotic surgery ...
News Briefs (02/18/26): Bilirakis holding senior forums
Bilirakis to hold local senior forums NEW PORT RICHEY – Congressman Gus Bilirakis will host three senior forums across Florida’s 12th Congressional District. Older adults can hear updates on recent tax policy changes, legislative developments benefiting seniors, community resources that support ...
Health & Wellness (02/13/26): NHL Lightning visit patients
Lightning players, mascot brighten day for pediatric patients TAMPA – Tampa Bay Lightning players left the ice Feb. 4 to meet young patients at AdventHealth Tampa. Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh, goaltender Jonas Johansson and mascot ThunderBug visited the pediatric unit ...
Business Digest (02/18/26): Lazar makes Young Guns & Legends List
Lazar included in Young Guns & Legends List DADE CITY – Pro Builder has named Crystal Lazar, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County, to its Young Guns & Legends list. The annual recognition highlights ...
PHSC boosts local economy by $563.2 million annually
NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco-Hernando State College generates an economic impact of $563.2 million annually for the region, according to a new report by Lightcast. The Association of Florida Colleges and the Helios Education Foundation released the Lightcast report, An Engine ...
Chalk Talk (02/18/26): Primrose School celebrates new location
Primrose School celebrates new location WESLEY CHAPEL – Primrose School of Wesley Chapel celebrated the opening of its new location Jan. 22 on County Line Road. Deanne and Rob Fitzpatrick are the franchise owners of this location, which marks the second ...
SunWest Crab & Shrimp Festival returns to Hudson
HUDSON – Florida Penguin Productions presents the 11th anniversary SunWest Crab & Shrimp Festival, sponsored by Florida’s Sports Coast, Feb. 21 and 22 at SunWest Park. The festival attracts seafood enthusiasts for a weekend of food, live entertainment and activities for ...
Kumquat Festival rescheduled to March 8
DADE CITY – The Greater East Pasco Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled the 29th annual Kumquat Festival to March 8 in Historic Downtown Dade City. Organizers said postponing the original festival date was a difficult decision made from an abundance ...
What’s Happening (02/11/26): Garden club sells memorial trees
Dade City Garden Club offers Memorial Tree program DADE CITY – The Dade City Garden Club is accepting orders for memorial trees to be planted in the city and dedicated at the 2026 Arbor Day Memorial Tree program scheduled for April ...
Watering restrictions issued amid severe drought warning
CLEARWATER – Tampa Bay Water warns of worsening drought conditions as lower-than-normal rainfall and streamflow continue across the region. The regional utility is asking residents to comply with the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s tighter watering restrictions, which went into ...
Tampa Theatre sees progress on $30M campaign
TAMPA – Tampa Theatre announced progress on its Second Century Campaign: a $30 million capital initiative to restore, enhance and expand the landmark as it approaches its centennial on Oct. 15. The campaign, which is focused on preservation, education and ...
Local Wildlife (02/11/26): Monarch butterly
Brenna Hicks spotted this monarch butterfly making a pit stop in her garden. Perhaps this butterfly needed a few sips of nectar before bringing delight to others. Photo courtesy of Brenna Hicks ...
Pasco County recognizes Star Employees of the Year
NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco County Government recognized exceptional employees who exemplify its mission of “Serving Our Community to Create a Better Future.” Winners of the 2025 Star Team, Star Performer and Star Leader of the Year were formally recognized Feb ...
Business Digest (02/11/26): Chamber events
U.S. Postal Service to observe Presidents Day TAMPA – The U.S. Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Feb. 16. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Feb. 17. Customers are ...
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