Rodney Corriveau, planning and economic development director for the City of Zephyrhills, speaks at the 10th annual Zephyrhills Economic Summit on Oct. 14 at city […]
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LOCAL WILDLIFE: Police officers explore The Florida Aquarium
TAMPA – The Florida Aquarium welcomed Tampa’s Acting Chief of Police Brett Owen and several Tampa Police Department officers last month for a visit with its penguins. Officers snapped selfies, learned more about what penguins eat and enjoyed their time with the critically endangered animals. The visit was part of The Florida Aquarium’s month-long celebration […]
Pinellas student-athletes tackle mental health challenges
BJ Daniels, of Evara Health, shared insights from his athletic career and personal experiences. Daniels is a Super Bowl champion. Photo courtesy of Juvenile Welfare Board Casey Phillips, a team reporter with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, emceed the Mind Shift Youth Behavioral Health Summit. Photo courtesy of Juvenile Welfare Board Players and coaches from […]
Veterans Inshore Slam raises $120,000 for home repairs
APOLLO BEACH – Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough raised more than $120,000 during its eighth annual Veterans Inshore Slam to help veterans and their families maintain safe, stable homes. More than 130 people, including anglers, sponsors and community supporters, participated in the fishing tournament Oct. 17 at Finn’s Dockside Bar & Grill in […]
Early Voting starts Oct. 19 in Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – Early Voting for the 2026 General Election starts Oct. 19 in Hillsborough County and continues daily through Nov. 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hillsborough County voters can cast their ballots at any of 27 Early Voting locations during this period. This is different from Election Day, when voters must vote […]
PHSC alumni share career insight during homecoming
DADE CITY – Pasco-Hernando State College welcomed alumni back to campus Oct. 12 as part of its inaugural Homecoming Week celebration. The event brought together current students and distinguished graduates for a discussion on professional growth, leadership and the lasting impact of a PHSC education. “One of the greatest measures of our success as […]
PulteGroup golf tourney benefits Children’s Home Network
TAMPA – PulteGroup’s West Florida Division and the Children’s Home Network will host the 11th annual Building to Make Lives Better Charity Golf Tournament on Oct. 19 at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor. The tournament has raised millions over its first 10 years in support of Children’s Home Network, including $450,000 last year. “Since 1892, […]
USF president named the 2026 Tampa Bay Tech Legend
TAMPA – Tampa Bay Wave named Moez Limayem, president of the University of South Florida, as its 2026 Tampa Bay Tech Legend for his leadership and impact on the region’s innovation economy. Limayem will receive the honor during Tampa Bay Wave’s annual Hall of Fame Awards Celebration on Dec. 10 at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. […]
BayCare opens $33 million proton therapy center
TAMPA – The BayCare Proton Center is now open and accepting patients. Located at the Fred J. Woods Radiation Therapy Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital, the new proton center gives eligible patients access to proton therapy, a specialized form of radiation treatment. Proton therapy uses charged particles to precisely target tumors while reducing radiation exposure […]
Main Street Zephyrhills picks firm for Home Theater project
ZEPHYRHILLS – Main Street Zephyrhills has selected Ovation Construction to handle demolition work at the historic Home Theater property at 38521 5th Ave. The demolition will mark the first major on-site step toward converting the 1940s-era building into the future East Pasco Cultural Arts Center. Ovation Construction will be responsible for the selective demolition phase of […]
This Week (cont)
Young patient finds her voice after ENT surgery
DADE CITY – For years, 12-year-old Adeline thought struggling to breathe through her nose was normal. Chronic congestion made singing, acting and talking difficult until an orthodontic scan led her family to AdventHealth and a diagnosis that changed her life. “Adeline always was a stuffy child,” said her mother, Courtney Burgess. “I assumed it was […]
Grieving parents can get support at memorial service
TAMPA – AdventHealth Tampa will hold its annual memorial service in honor of National Pregnancy and Child Loss Remembrance Day. The service will give the community an opportunity to remember their loved ones and connect with others who’ve experienced a similar loss. “To be surrounded in a group of people that truly have walked the same […]
Pasco Clerk & Comptroller expands access to statewide case information
DADE CITY – The Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office has announced a new subscription-based service to make statewide court case research more convenient for attorneys, legal professionals and public researchers. CaseAccess brings clerk-sourced case information together in one secure, streamlined statewide search platform. Through the Comprehensive Case Information System, subscribers can search case information […]
Hillsborough County to treat for mosquitoes by air Oct. 12
TAMPA – Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services will conduct aerial applications of Dibrom insecticide to control adult mosquitoes from 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 to 6 a.m. Oct. 13 at East Lake. The affected treatment area includes: North boundary: Hillsborough River (body of water) / Harney Road South boundary: Broadway Avenue East boundary: Tampa Bypass Canal (body […]
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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 […]
