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 […]
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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 four people, for example. If you need help repairing, rebuilding or replacing your home damaged […]
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 aquarium’s 500,000-gallon Heart of the Sea habitat during the SeaTREK underwater walking adventure, coming face-to-face […]
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 home at 2913 E. 28th Ave. was made possible through volunteers and support from 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, the organization’s online training. Frankfurth traveled to Washington, D.C., in January to attend and present […]
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 and Fallen First Responder families. “Tunnel to Towers is honored to welcome these three […]
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 participants a scenario-based experience that explores the impacts of a catastrophic storm making landfall in […]
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 youth 9+ with guardian) to use Makerspace tools for approved projects. Bring your own […]
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 counts when someone is suffering from a cardiac emergency. The American Heart Association said […]
This Week (cont)
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 stronger storms, rising seas and other climate impacts. The Beacon Award, the CAC’s highest […]
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. Sherkela, a nursing assistant with Suncoast PACE, is building her future through Habitat’s affordable […]
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 the Teen Achievers AQUA Experience, select students will take part in the aquarium’s SeaTREK […]
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 children with autism rely on to feel safe and regulated. For parents, it becomes a […]
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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 […]
