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What’s What with Pasco County Government | November 2026

Maybe you want to be more involved or at least be more up-to-date with what’s going on with Pasco County Government. Here’s a special section to keep you informed about the activities of Pasco County Commissioners and other elected officials, who serve staggered four-year terms as the legislative and policy-making body in one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.

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Gunn Highway closure in Hillsborough County starts Thursday for culvert work

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A portion of Gunn Highway in Hillsborough County will close in both directions Thursday morning for up to four weeks while Hillsborough County replaces a stormwater culvert. The closure will affect Gunn Highway between Lutz Lake Fern Road and Tarpon Springs Road in northwest Hillsborough....

Hillsborough County, FL · 2d
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Residents Seek Help to Rid Neighborhood of Nuisance House

Neighbors of a home described as a “nuisance” appeared before the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 20 to describe their experiences living in proximity to possible squatting and drug activity and feeling generally unsafe. The property is on Castleberry Court in the Coachwood Village subdivision...

Pasco County, FL · 7d
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Thousands of Pasco County Residents Will Receive Free Vision Screenings as Preserve Vision Florida Expands its Services

Vision loss is the most significant disability experienced by people of all ages. This event will include the official unveiling of Preserve Vision Florida’s new Pasco Vision Van, recognition of the Holloway Foundation’s gift, and opportunities for media representatives to see the screening process in action and interview program and community representatives.

Pasco County, FL · 20h
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Four Villages residents booked into Sumter County jail on Halloween

Four people who gave The Villages as their address were booked into the Sumter County jail on Halloween afternoon and evening, Oct. 31, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office jail roster. The bookings include a misdemeanor DUI charge, two probation violations and sex offender registration charges. All four...

Sumter County, FL · 5d

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Republican Joe Strada wins Florida’s 11th Congressional District, replacing retiring Daniel Webster

ORLANDO, Fla. – From building a home-services business to securing a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Republican Joe Strada is headed to Washington after winning Tuesday’s election for Florida’s 11th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for Strada, who received approximately 53% of...

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Sumter County voters approve revival of tourism tax

Sumter County voters have approved the revival of a tourism tax. The tourism tax referendum was favored by 59% of the county electorate in Tuesday’s balloting. The referendum establishes a 2% tourism development tax collected from tourists who stay in hotels, campgrounds, bed-and-breakfast homes or other temporary lodging. Commissioners...

Sumter County, FL · 3d

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Champion Unseats Duval, Watson and Hodges Win Brooksville Council Races

Kara Champion won the District 5 seat on the Hernando County School Board on Tuesday, unseating incumbent Susan Duval. With 32 of 32 precincts reporting, Champion led with 54% of the vote to Duval’s 46%. In Brooksville, Dan Watson defeated sitting council member Betty Erhard to win City Council...

Hernando County, FL · 3d

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Chris Nocco wins Florida Senate District 21 race

Chris Nocco is headed to Tallahassee after winning the special election for Florida Senate District 21, capping a 15-year run as Pasco County sheriff.

Pasco County, FL · 3d

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Klimas Presents “First Step” in Fairground Master Plan Revisions

BROOKSVILLE – On Tuesday, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting where they heard a presentation from Hernando County Fairgrounds Operations Manager Richard Klimas. The commissioners were looking to turn over a new leaf with Klimas and company but were cautious considering past dealings that...

Hernando County, FL · 20h

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Pasco County Schools release calendar for the 2027-2028 school year

The 2026-2027 school year starts on August 12, 2027, for Pasco County Students. The last day of school will be May 26, 2028. August 6, 2026: Meet the Teacher Day for secondary students. August 9, 2026: Meet the Teacher Day for elementary students. August 12, 2026: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL...

Pasco County, FL · 1d

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Pasco Animal Services Exceeds Capacity, Temporarily Suspends Dog and Cat Intakes

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County Animal Services has temporarily suspended new dog and cat intakes after its shelter population climbed above 100% capacity. The agency said the decision is necessary to protect the health, safety and humane care of animals already at the shelter. Accepting additional animals would compromise the space, care and attention staff and volunteers can provide.

Pasco County, FL · 1d

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Florida tax relief could affect how Pasco County fights mosquitoes

ODESSA, Fla. — The head of the Pasco County Mosquito Control District said Florida’s newly approved Amendment 3 could significantly reduce the property tax revenue the district relies on to operate, forcing budget decisions as the state faces a major dengue outbreak. Florida voters approved Amendment 3, with...

Pasco County, FL · 19h

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Board Approves and Recognizes Public Good in Addiction Center Expansion

BROOKSVILLE – A Maryland-based nonprofit came before the board on Tuesday, Oct. 27 to get the board’s approval of a tax-exempt revenue bond issued by the National Finance Authority. The revenue bond would fund the nonprofit’s acquisition and expansion of an existing addiction treatment center in Spring Hill,...

Hernando County, FL · 1d

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Pasco district ponders tax revenue sharing with charter school

The big story: Florida law is clear that school districts must share revenue from their local-option property and sales taxes with charter schools in their counties. That’s a question Pasco-Hernando State College had for the Pasco County school district this week. The college this past spring sponsored a charter school run by Dayspring Academy, which superintendent John Legg helped establish more than 20 years ago, and inquired whether the charter could get a share of the revenue from the district’s property tax referendum that expires next year.

Pasco County, FL · 2d

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Villages files state permit for grocery-anchored Live Oak Shopping Center

The Villages Development Company has filed for a state stormwater permit for the Live Oak Shopping Center, a planned grocery-anchored commercial hub in the Eastport area, according to Southwest Florida Water Management District records. The District received the Environmental Resource Permit application on Oct. 29. Its permit records list the...

Sumter County, FL · 2d

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New Port Richey picks $22.4M Main Street Reserve for downtown redevelopment talks

New Port Richey is moving forward with the next steps to redevelop the old Main and Bank Building in downtown. At a special Community Redevelopment Agency meeting on Oct. 26, the board chose to proceed with the Main Street Reserve proposal, which would turn the property into a hospitality and events destination featuring a conference center, full-service restaurant, rooftop lounge, parking and potential retail, office and residential space.

New Port Richey, FL · 5h

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Tampa Bay Water lands $10 million state grant to grow its Tampa treatment plant by up to 12.5 million gallons a day

The state money goes toward a $181 million expansion of Tampa Bay Water's Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant, which cleans water from the Alafia and Hillsborough rivers. The work is due in 2028.

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Sumter voters approve tourist tax and fuel tax; four Villages CDD seats decided

Sumter County voters approved a new 2% tourist development tax and renewed a local fuel tax for roads on Tuesday. Voters in two Villages districts also chose four Community Development District supervisors, according to unofficial results from the Sumter County Supervisor of Elections. The county’s results page shows 95,678 ballots...

Sumter County, FL · 2d

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Local Veterans Day Events and Services

City of New Port Richey Veterans Day Parade, 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, at Orange Lake/Circle Boulevard in downtown New Port Richey. The Veterans Day Parade will feature local veterans, military units, marching bands, community organizations, and more. Come out and show your support and gratitude for those who have sacrificed for our freedom.

New Port Richey, FL · 23h