CLEARWATER – Four local people without insurance received a life-changing holiday gift. They will start 2026 by regaining their mobility with a new knee […]
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Credit union helps uncover $6M in taxpayer savings
TAMPA – A volunteer team from USF Credit Union, using secure AI technology and rigorous human review, helped Hillsborough County uncover an estimated $6 million in savings for taxpayers. Earlier this year, Hillsborough County Comptroller Victor Crist requested assistance from USF CU to help evaluate the county’s banking service agreement. A team of 10 USF […]
Unwrap a smarter way to tackle holiday debt
The final stretch of holiday shopping is often the costliest, with many Tampa residents feeling the pressure of rising prices, packed calendars and higher interest rates. According to the Bank of America Institute’s 2025 Holiday Survey, 62% of respondents report feeling financial strain this season, underscoring the importance of having a clear plan to manage […]
What’s Happening (12/10/25): Woman’s club supports wildlife group
Woman’s club supports wildlife organization LAND O’ LAKES – The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club welcomed special guest Kris Porter, director of the Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife, to its November meeting. Porter provided an engaging presentation on the organization’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured wildlife throughout the region. She shared stories […]
Local Wildlife (12/12/25): Woodpecker
What’s all that noise over by that palm tree? Oh, it’s a red-headed woodpecker. Come on, buddy. If you want to claim the tree, it’s yours. You don’t have to keep pecking. Are you hungry? You don’t have to try so hard to get bugs. Would you knock it off?
PHSC grads celebrate success at winter commencement
NEW PORT RICHEY – Pasco-Hernando State College will host winter commencement on Dec. 10 in the Physical Fitness Center at the West Campus. Approximately 300 degrees and certificates will be conferred, with more than 960 summer and fall graduates estimated to be eligible to participate. Two commencement ceremonies will honor graduates earning bachelor’s and associate degrees […]
Project to examine Pasco County’s road vulnerabilities
DADE CITY – Transportation leaders in Pasco County will explore strategies that will ensure road infrastructure holds up to strong storms and other vulnerabilities. Ned Baier, southeastern planning director for engineering firm Volkert, points to Pasco County enduring two tropical storms within a month last year. “Pasco County is one of those counties where you do […]
School board adjusts attendance boundaries
LAND O’ LAKES – Pasco County Schools is adjusting attendance boundaries at several campuses after forming Paul R. Smith K-8. “The board has already voted to create the new Paul R. Smith K-8 by merging Gulfside Elementary School and Paul R. Smith Middle School,” school board chair Colleen Beaudoin said during the Nov. 18 meeting. “With […]
Business Digest (12/10/25): USPS preps for busy season
USPS preps for busy season TAMPA – The U.S. Postal Service plans to hire 14,000 temporary employees to support the holiday season, complement the full-time workforce and ensure the agency can handle the extra volume across the country. USPS has opened hundreds of expanded facilities with new sorting machines, bringing the total to 614 package sorting […]
Chalk Talk (12/10/25): School board reorganizes for 2026
School board reorganizes for 2026 LAND O’ LAKES – Colleen Beaudoin has taken over as chair of the Pasco County School Board. The board voted unanimously Nov. 18 to appoint Beaudoin to preside over meetings. “It’s an honor to serve,” Beaudoin said upon receiving the gavel from Superintendent John Legg. Al Hernandez will take on the […]
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Health & Wellness (12/10/25): Hospital opens renovated Cath Lab
Hospital opens renovated Cath Lab DAVENPORT – AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport has opened its newly renovated cardiac catheterization lab, adding advanced imaging technology to expand lifesaving heart care close to home. The renovated Cath Lab plays a critical role in interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization procedures, which provide insights into heart function, including the […]
Better Together appoints leader for Tampa Bay region
TAMPA – Better Together has hired Joy Harris as executive director of its Tampa Bay region. At Better Together, Harris will work alongside CEO Megan Rose to oversee, support and grow Better Together’s presence in the greater Tampa Bay area. She leads the development of Better Together programs locally and spearheads their growth by cultivating […]
Pet therapy dog boosts morale at hospital
LUTZ – It’s not uncommon for a patient staying in a hospital for a long time to make a special connection with a team member providing their care. For Diane Sabel, 66, of Tampa, who was in Lutz’s St. Joseph’s Hospital-North for 10 days, her connection to a team member included one of the four-legged variety […]
Experts discuss Tampa Bay waterways
ST. PETERSBURG – Rising pollution, stormwater runoff and aging septic systems are putting Tampa Bay’s waterways under increasing pressure. Local experts and residents gathered Nov. 19 at Green Bench Brewing Company for Our Water, Our Future: A Vision for Florida’s Coastlines, a panel discussion hosted by Ocean Conservancy and Tampa Bay Waterkeeper to explore the […]
Local Sports & Rec
Dude Perfect running it back with Squad Games Tour
TAMPA – After a record-breaking 2025 tour, Dude Perfect is taking live entertainment to the next level with an all-new 360-degree arena layout during its Squad Games Tour. Dude Perfect will stop at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 for an action-packed night of competition and trick shots, complete with new, larger-than-life […]
MLB, NFL legends raise money for health and wellness center
• Charity Golf 001 & 002: More than 20 retired MLB and NFL players participated in the annual event to benefit the AdventHealth Sebring Foundation. Photo courtesy of AdventHealth • Charity Golf 003: Retired MLB pitcher Thomas “Flash” Gordon thanked the event participants for supporting the community by taking part in the event. Photo courtesy […]
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Adopt a Pet (3/26/25): English Muffin is quite the treat
English Muffin is an incredibly loving 2-year-old who lives to spread happiness. The moment she sees you, she will joyfully roll onto her back, eagerly awaiting belly rubs. Her tail never stops wagging, showcasing her happy and affectionate nature. Although English Muffin was previously adopted, she was returned because she prefers to be the only […]
USF Women’s Basketball volunteers with Habitat for Humanity
The University of South Florida Women’s Basketball team volunteered with Habitat for Humanity on Aug. 24 in Safety Harbor. The players and coaches painted the exteriors of two Habitat Homes alongside the future homeowners, the Baker and Glazman families, according to a news release. This continues USF’s tradition of community service, as various USF sports […]
PHSC golf tournament
The Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) Foundation will host its annual golf tournament on Oct. 18, at the Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club in Dade City. Registration will be at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Jen Ferguson at 727-816-3431 or . For sponsorship opportunities, visit Giving.PHSC.edu/golf.
Reasons To Smile
Celebrate with your canine friend!
National Dog Day is Aug. 26 — an opportunity to celebrate man and woman’s best friend, and to help find loving homes for dogs in the community. Here are five ways to make a difference: Adopt a new best friend Spay and neuter. Foster first. Not ready to adopt? Fostering is a great option to […]
