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Pasco County Clerk Nikki Alvarez-Sowles officiated the 14th annual Valentine's Day Marriage Ceremony on, February 14, 2022 at the Dade City Historic Courthouse.

Pasco County Clerk Nikki Alvarez-Sowles officiated the 14th annual Valentine's Day Marriage Ceremony on February 14, 2022 at the Dade City Historic Courthouse (Photos by Clerks Office). The very Special Event attracts those who love the idea of a memorable, no-fuss wedding. This fun, unique event [...]

‘Experience Florida’s Sports Coast’ helps collect 1,720 pounds of trash in Coastal Clean-Up with the Destination Management Organization for Pasco County

Experience Florida’s Sports Coast, the Destination Management Organization (DMO) for Pasco County, has expanded their tourism portfolio to include meeting travel. January 10-14, the DMO sponsored The Express Conferences’ Sports Express Conference at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel. This is [...]

Check Presentation to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office for nationally certified Therapy K9s, by Wesley Chapel Toyota

Wesley Chapel Toyota recently donated $10,000 to Pasco Sheriff’s Charities in a ceremony at their location at 5300 Eagleston Blvd. in Wesley Chapel. These funds will be used to purchase an Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) K9 for the Pasco Sheriff's Office. AAT K9s are nationally certified as therapy K9s. [...]

The second annual Big Blue BBQ fundraising party to benefit families of Pasco Sheriff's Ofc, Dade City PD, New Port Richey PD, Port Richey PD & Zephyrhills PD

The annual Big Blue BBQ is an exciting fundraising party to benefit Pasco County law enforcement personnel and their families. The second annual Big Blue BBQ was held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Concourse Rotary Pavilion, located at 11919 Alric Pottberg Road, Shady Hills, FL. [...]

Pasco Community Night and Fall Special with the Pasco Sheriff's Office at The Shops at Wiregrass

Pasco Community Night and Fall Special. Thursday, October 14th from 6-8:00pm. Join Pasco Sheriff's Office at The Shops at Wiregrass for an evening of neighborhood safety awareness and fall fun. Activities include fire rescue and law enforcement vehicles on display, safety awareness[...]

Florida State Legislators came through for Pasco County’s residents in need by donating Five million dollars to Metropolitan Ministries’ Miracles For Pasco program

Metropolitan Ministries’ Miracles For Pasco program that collaborates with 65 neighborhood partners to serve families in need. Sixty-five thousand people in Pasco County live below the poverty level just one emergency away from homelessness. And it’s not just a job loss that could push them over the edge. [...]

Pasco Sheriff’s Office Chief Pilot John Perez Honored with ViVa Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Distinguished First Responder Award

Congrats to PSO Aviation’s Chief Pilot John Perez, who was honored with ViVa Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival Distinguished First Responder Award! He’s been with PSO for over 30 years and oversees our aviation unit. He was honored recently at an award ceremony [...]

Pasco County Republicans and Patriots wave Flags to Support the Blue - Our Law Enforcement Officers

Pasco County Republicans and Patriots came out in force in the Trinity area of State Route 54 and Little Road to wave Flags and signs to show their support for the our Law Enforcement Officers. It was a great turnout at the rally in Trinity as the Patriots showed support for our Country, the Pasco County Sheriff's and the Cuban people! [...]

The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce Honors Our Local Heroes and Induction of New Board of Directors

What a Wonderful Night For Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. Theme Was "Honor our Local Heroes" The Event Was to Recognize & Thank All The Local Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Police & Firefighters Who Bravely Put Their Lives On The Line Evey Day For Our Community! [...]

Governor Ron DeSantis signs balanced budget in Zephyrhills as Florida begins to recover from the effects of the unprecedented pandemic

Governor Ron DeSantis chose Pasco County for the signing of the State’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. “We are honored to have you sign this budget in my hometown of Zephyrhills surrounded by passionate leaders who also made this happen.” said State Senator Danny Burgess. “Thank you President Wilton Simpson, [...]

West Pasco Republican Club Honors National Police Week with Colonel Jeff Harrington, Chief Deputy at the Pasco County Sheriff's Office

The first in person meeting of the West Pasco Republican Club “The club with clout” in over a year was made even more special as it was used to recognize and support our Law Enforcement Officers for National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Department was recognized for [...]

Pasco Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service at the Dade City Historic Courthouse Pasco County Florida

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other area law enforcement agencies honored the life and sacrifice of law enforcement officers lost in the line of duty, as well as those who died of natural causes on the way to or from their jobs, during National Police Week. A riderless horse[...]

Ten years ago retiring Pasco Sheriff Bob White introduces us to our New Pasco Sheriff, Chris Nocco

Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco has now been in office for 10 years, following retired Sheriff Bob White. The above picture captures the transition, as Sheriff White had retired and Sheriff Nocco had been appointed to fill the vacancy by Governor Rick Scott. During his 10 years as Sheriff [...]

"Forcing people to be vaccinated is not the answer" by President of the Florida Senate and Pasco County Resident, Wilton Simpson

Forcing people to be vaccinated to enter a grocery store, dance at a wedding or dine indoors, is not the answer. As a business owner and farmer, I value a free economy with limited government involvement. As a legislator, I work to reduce red tape and lower regulatory burdens to promote a strong and vibrant economy. COVID-19 has presented significant challenges for businesses, blurring the line between safety protocols and personal liberty like never before, leading to questions about the proper role of government and the rights and responsibilities of both citizens and business owners. [...]

Pasco County volunteers collected 36,920 pounds of trash throughout the county during the 2021 Great American Cleanup.

Saturday, May 15, 2021 | On Target Page: Greater Pasco County, Politics & Government
Pasco County volunteers collected 36,920 pounds of trash throughout the county during the 2021 Great American Cleanup. 659 volunteers cleaned up public spaces, roadsides and waterways – covering 37 locations including Anclote Gulf Park in Holiday, Dade City, Port Richey, New Port Richey, Wesley Chapel and Hudson. [...]

Florida House, led by Pasco Reps Randy Maggard, Amber Mariano-Davis and Ardian Zika Passes Bill Banning Abortions on Babies With Down Syndrome

Florida House, led by Pasco Reps Randy Maggard, Amber Mariano and Ardian Zika Passes Bill Banning Abortions on Babies With Down Syndrome. The law would protect unborn babies with Down syndrome and other disabilities from eugenic, discriminatory abortions. The Florida State House just gave it a vote to send it to the state Senate.
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