Pasco County offers 4-H Teen Leadership Club
PASCO COUNTY – Join UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County for this year’s 4-H Teen Leadership Club, now through Aug. 31, 2026.
It’s a great opportunity for teens to gain hands-on experience and improve leadership techniques.
4-H members join community clubs where they work with adult volunteers to complete projects, community service, camps and workshops, including leadership, community service and citizenship.
The cost to join is $25. Email for specific dates/times/locations or to join any clubs.
On the web: https://florida4h.ifas.ufl.edu/.
Timeline extended for Morris Bridge Road repair
ZEPHYRHILLS – Pasco County Public Works and Utilities crews continue to repair the intersection of Morris Bridge Road and Chancey Road.
An evaluation revealed the need for deeper structural repairs and the replacement of a large water main. Officials say these upgrades will help prevent future washouts and keep the intersection resilient for years to come.
Replacing the damaged water main is expected to take at least eight weeks for delivery and installation. Crews will then rebuild the road, which is expected to take an additional five to eight weeks.
New Port Richey presents Buccaneer Jam Fest
NEW PORT RICHEY – Local musicians and Gulf High School alumni Shadofax will take the stage during the City of New Port Richey’s inaugural Gulf High Buccaneer Jam Fest.
The event will showcase Gulf High School musicians and singers. Gulf High School alumni are encouraged to perform. Sign up to perform or volunteer at buccaneerjamfest.com.
“This is an opportunity to honor the oldest high school in West Pasco County and its alumni,” said Peter Altman, councilman for the City of New Port Richey. “I am a proud alumnus of the Class of 1975, and my former classmates and I are celebrating our 50th reunion together. The Jam Fest will be great entertainment that should be enjoyed by all music lovers, and we hope that the entire community will come out to support our local talent.”
The event takes place from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 3 at Sims Park Amphitheater, 5547 Main St. The event is free and open to the public.
Hillsborough County to unveil monument
TAMPA – Military families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice join a unique union known as Gold Star Families.
Hillsborough County Consumer & Veteran Services and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County invite the community to the dedication event for the new Gold Star Family Monument at 10 a.m. Oct. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. Museum, 3602 N. U.S. Hwy. 301, Tampa.
The monument will be installed in front of the Veterans Resource Center with the ceremony held at the outdoor amphitheater a few steps away. The dedication ceremony and unveiling will feature Armwood High School JROTC Color Guard, rifle salute and taps, and remarks from Annette Kirk, national president of American Gold Star Mothers Inc.
Quick Hits
- The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office recently thanked Pasco County Fire Rescue for saving a deputy trapped under a propane semi-truck in October 2024. Crews used the Jaws of Life to free the deputy in under 10 minutes.
- Wesley Chapel District Park is registering vendors for its Spooktacular from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25. Call 813-345-3145 for details.
- Main Street Zephyrhills is registering groups and floats for its 2025 Veterans Day Parade at 10 a.m. Nov. 8 in downtown Zephyrhills. Learn more at mainstreetzephyrhillsevents.org.
