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News - Greater Pasco County

Community Resources Fair for our Adult and High School Students at the Marchman Technical College

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 | On Target Page: Greater Pasco County, Schools of Pasco County
The purpose of the Community Resources Fair is to provide information about local community resources to our adult and high school students and to help make those resources easily accessible. Twenty-two Pasco County agencies participated and provided information and resources to approximately 600 students. Fred K. [...]

The Two Good Soles Shoes & Socks Drive Counting and Presentation Ceremony

Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022 | On Target Page: Greater Pasco County, Schools and Education
The Two Good Soles Shoes & Socks Drive Counting and Presentation Ceremony was held in New Port Richey. All donations collected during the past three months were counted, sorted, and presented to Pasco County Schools at Wendell Krinn Technical High School. This year’s drive resulted in 2,832 pairs of shoes and 5,305 pairs of [...]

Senate President Wilton Simpson of Trilby, Pasco County was elected Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner in a landslide victory winning over 59% of the vote

Simpson has served for 10 years as a member of the Florida Senate, the last two as its President and represents the 10th district which includes Pasco County, Citrus and Hernando. “Floridians showed the rest of the country that common sense is bipartisan in a stunning rejection of socialism, woke ideology and the economic ignorance coming out of Washington and embraced by so many politicians who look down on, instead of lifting up the people we serve,” Simpson said in a press release election night.

Sen Danny Burgess of Zephyrhills, Pasco County, won an overwhelming victory with close to 64% of the vote to represent Senate District 23

Sen Danny Burgess, (Republican Zephyrhills) won an overwhelming victory with close to 64% of the vote to represent Senate District 23, which includes Pasco, Polk and northern Hillsborough Counties over Democrat Mike Harvey. Burgess, life-long resident of Pasco County chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and has previously served as Chair of the Select Committee on Pandemic Preparedness and Response as well as the Chair of the...

The Appeals Court (3 Judges) ruled that the Al Hernandez for Pasco County School campaign has satisfied the residency requirement for the Nov 8th election

Today, the Appeals Court (3 Judges) ruled that the Al Hernandez for Pasco School satisfied the residency requirement for the Nov 8th election. “This means we are rightfully (and permanently) on the ballot for Tuesday and the voters of Pasco County have a choice as to representation on the school board” said Al Hernandez late Friday night after the decision.

Wesley Chapel Toyota and Wesley Chapel Honda Present a $70,000 check to the Moffitt Cancer Center on the way to a Million Dollar commitment Against Cancer!

The dealerships set aside proceeds from every new and used car sold during the year and then donate the money to Moffitt to continue the fight against cancer. The entire staff wore pink all month long. Their goal to reach One Million Dollars in donations is about three quarters complete having donated over $700,000 since 2010. [..]

A Resolution by the Board of County Commissions of Pasco County, Florida, Recognizing and Thanking the Porter Family for their Contributions to Pasco County

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore sponsored the resolution to acknowledge the Porter’s contributions to Pasco, the region and state. The Porter family first came to Pasco County in 1937 and in 1946, James and MarthaPorter moved to Wiregrass Ranch where they raised their sons Don, Tom, and Bill. [...]

The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village Historic hosted the Florida’s Seminole Wars reenactment by Richard K. Riley and Plaid 88

The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village hosted the Florida’s Seminole Wars reenactment Saturday complete with battles, displays, great food and of course, alligator wrestling! An introduction to Seminole and Indigenous Peoples’ history was given by historian Jim Sawgrass with a presentation on Seminole canoe building [...]

Huboween 2022 - The Haunted Drive-In Presented by Hub Life Charities, RJ Kielty and Pasco County Parks & Rec

Pasco County Parks and Recreation and Hub Life Charities have teamed up again to bring you their 3rd annual HUBOWEEN EVENT at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park! Huboween 2022 is presented by RJ Kielty and this event was bigger and better than ever before!

Pasco Sheriff's Office Community Night and Fall Special at The Shops of Wiregrass, in Wesley Chapel

Thursday, Oct 27, 2022 | On Target Page: Wesley Chapel, Greater Pasco County, The Shops at Wiregrass, Law and Order
The annual Pasco Sheriff's Office Community Night and Fall Special was held at The Shops of Wiregrass, in Wesley Chapel. Everyone joined the Pasco Sheriff's Office for an evening of neighborhood safety awareness and fall fun. Activities included law enforcement vehicles on display, safety awareness activities and information, [...]

Pasco County Animal Services is suspending dog adoptions, intakes, surgeries and rescue transfers for 14 days (as of 10/21/22) due to the presence of Canine Pneumovirus

Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Greater Pasco County, Pets and Animal Husbandry
Pasco County Animal Services is suspending dog adoptions, intakes, surgeries and rescue transfers for 14 days due to the presence of Canine Pneumovirus – a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease in dogs, at our Land O’ Lakes shelter. Normal operations expected to resume in about 2 weeks or...

Celebrate LIFE at the Light of Hope Gala 2022 at Life Choices Family Medical

What a fantastic evening! On Saturday, October 1st, LifeChoices Family Medical celebrated a “night of miracles.” Executive Director, Ana Hidalgo Stooks shared: “This is our largest gala ever, with over 550 guests. The pandemic may have delayed this get-together for 2-1/2 years and of course Hurricane Ian almost didn’t make [...]

The 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled recently that Al Hernandez will remain on the November 8th ballot so the voters can make their voices heard in the School Board election.

The 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled recently that Al Hernandez belongs on the Nov 8 ballot for the Pasco County School Board Member District 1 in his race against James Washington. It is a non-partisan, Hernandez is just one of 29 candidates for School Board, statewide, endorsed by Gov Ron DeSantis

Pasco County Cleanup Volunteer Event Removes Nearly 34 Tons of Trash "in an effort to keep their neighborhood beautiful,” said Commissioner Kathryn Starkey

“I’m happy to be able to support the local community with their efforts to keep their neighborhood beautiful,” said Board of County Commissioners Chair Kathryn Starkey. “Without the dedication and hard work of our Code Compliance, Solid Waste and Public Works teams, this tremendous effort wouldn’t have been possible.” [...]

Rotarians Dist 6950 raise over $50,000 in monetary donations, thousands in much needed supplies and deliver it all to the Hurricane Ian survivors

District Governor Troy Willingham directed the 1,800 plus members of Rotary 6950 to raise over $50,000 in monetary donations and thousands of dollars in much needed supplies for Hurricane Ian survivors. “There is a short window to make a big difference, together we will make a huge impact"

3rd Annual Big Blue BBQ to Benefit Pasco County LEOs and their Families w/ Photos from J David Wright

Monday, Oct 10, 2022 | On Target Page: Greater Pasco County, Trinity & West Pasco, Land O'Lakes, Law and Order
The third annual Big Blue BBQ was held at the Concourse Rotary Pavilion, in Shady Hills. The Big Blue BBQ is an exciting fundraising party to benefit Pasco County law enforcement personnel and their families. The proceeds of this annual event went towards a law enforcement officer(s) in need within our community. Agencies [...]
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