Wilson continues ‘Whirlwind’ year in Tampa TAMPA – Lainey Wilson will bring her Whirlwind World Tour to Florida in March. The Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning […]
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Top Pasco County principal to lead charter school
By justin
DADE CITY – Joshua Borders, an award-winning principal at Pasco County Schools, has been named the new director of Academy at the Farm Charter School. Borders, of Dade City, has made a mark in Pasco County in various roles, including teacher, instructional leader, coach, instructional technology specialist, assistant principal and principal. His leadership at Pasco […]
Pasco High School debate team produces speechless results
By justin
DADE CITY – Pasco High School is celebrating a milestone as its newly established Speech and Debate Team secured victories in regional tournaments and earned national recognition. Founded in September 2024 under the leadership of head coach Mark Joseph Valdez and Assistant Coach Diana Bacheller, the team has quickly risen to prominence in just a […]
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Tax collector’s office spotlights Special Olympics
By justin
NEW PORT RICHEY – Special Olympics of Pasco is the featured charitable giving organization at the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office in February. Special Olympics of Pasco is a sports and training program for people with intellectual disabilities. In Pasco, 1,500 students participate in Special Olympics. Training in almost two dozen different sports is provided free of […]
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News Briefs (02/12/25): Women’s club pitches in at charity
By justin
Women’s club pitches in at charity LAND O’ LAKES – GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes members enjoyed a “Day of Service” Jan. 29 at Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa. Club members gave back by either working in the kitchen, thrift store or intake area handing out food to clients. Visit lutzlandolakeswomansclub.org for details about the service organization or […]
Pasco completes debris collection
By justin
PASCO COUNTY – Pasco County Government completed debris removal efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, collecting about 1.3 million cubic yards of storm debris across the county. That’s enough debris to cover the county’s 20-mile stretch of U.S. 19 with a three-foot-thick layer of debris, extending across the median and turn lanes. “We’re immensely proud of […]
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BayCare acquisition expands campus by more than 75%
By justin
TAMPA – BayCare has acquired a 36-acre office parcel in the Tampa Bay Park, which includes three buildings and two parking garages adjacent to St. Joseph’s, St. Joseph’s Children’s and St. Joseph’s Women’s hospitals. BayCare announced Feb. 4 that it had acquired a 36-acre office parcel just west of its St. Joseph’s hospitals’ campus in Tampa […]
Water industry recognizes county’s conservation efforts
By justin
PASCO COUNTY – Pasco County Utilities received a Meritorious Award as part of the 2024 Water Conservation Awards for Excellence. The honor celebrates innovative and outstanding achievements in water efficiency across Florida. The Florida Section of the American Water Works Association presented the award to Water Conservation & Efficiency Coordinator Phoenix McKinney, highlighting her work on […]
Superintendent embraces homework in Pasco County Schools
By Joe Potter
LAND O’ LAKES – Pasco County Schools Superintendent John Legg told the school board on Feb. 4 he thinks homework should be part of what’s used to determine their grades. “I want our teachers to have the ability to feel they can assign homework and have grades attached to it in a meaningful way,” Legg said. […]
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Adopt a Pet (02/05/25): Callie is a gentle companion
Meet Callie, a sweet and wiggly 9-year-old lady who’s ready to bring all the love into your home! She’s a pro on the leash, loves spending time with her humans, and is always happy to show off her sit for a tasty treat. Callie has had positive interactions with children and strangers, making her a […]
This Week (cont)
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Pasco County hospitals receive high recognition from Healthgrades
WESLEY CHAPEL – Pasco County’s AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills have received recognition for clinical excellence from Healthgrades. Both AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills are in the West Florida Division of AdventHealth. AdventHealth Wesley Chapel is on Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list for the second year in a row and is in […]
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What’s Happening (02/05/25): Hot Boys to reunite in Tampa
The Hot Boys to reunite in Tampa CHARLOTTE – Live Nation Urban announced an exclusive three-performance slate of shows headlined by Lil Wayne with special guests Hot Boys (B.G., Juvenile and Turk), presented by Lil’ WeezyAna. The three-show run includes a stop Feb. 21 at Amalie Arena in Tampa. Buy tickets at lilweezyanafest.com. Lil Wayne, B.G., […]
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Fuelfest launching inaugural Tampa show
TAMPA – Following record-setting shows in South Florida since 2022, FuelFest is set to open gates for its inaugural show at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Now in its seventh year of hosting events globally, FuelFest blends the enthusiast’s passion for the automotive world with appearances by “Fast & Furious” franchise stars Tyrese Gibson and Cody […]
Pasco leaders discuss homelessness during budget talks
By Joe Potter
NEW PORT RICHEY – Members of the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners discussed issues relating to homelessness during their Jan. 28 meeting. The topic came up while Amielee Farrell, director of Pasco County’s Office of Management and Budget, was giving a presentation regarding the county’s budget for fiscal year 2026. That budget will be effective […]
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Tampa Bay Lighting honors dad that saved son’s life
By justin
TAMPA – Derek Stock was honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning as an AdventHealth Goal Getter for spreading awareness about the importance of CPR in the community, after he saved the life of his son, Levi. Levi was struck by lightning 2.5 years ago while boating. The family was enjoying an afternoon on their boat […]
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Partnership will track cognitive performance in sports
By justin
LUTZ – Athletes’ Cloud has launched a pilot program that will integrate cognitive training into the Tampa Bay Juniors Hockey Club’s athletic development program. The initiative highlights the role of brain health in sports performance, injury prevention and recovery. Athletes’ Cloud will oversee the initiative using the NeuroCatch platform. “We’re thrilled to partner with NeuroCatch […]
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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 fergusj@phsc.edu. For sponsorship opportunities, visit Giving.PHSC.edu/golf.
Victory High golf tournament
The Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay Inc. will host its Second Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 30 at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd. in New Port Richey. The tournament — a four-person scramble — starts at 8:30 a.m., with a $150 fee covering golf cart, meals and prizes. Sponsorship opportunities […]
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Celebrate with your canine friend!
By Mary Rathman
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 […]