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Pasco County Launches Microtransit Pilot Program in Hudson

PASCO COUNTY, FL —- We get you there – even easier! Pasco County Public Transportation (GoPasco) is now offering a new form of Microtransit called ConnXt – this on-demand service, similar to a shared ride, allows you to request a trip when you need it. This one-year pilot program is only available in Hudson.

Pasco County, FL · 3d
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Veterans Day 2026: The Florida Aquarium offers free admission to military

Florida Aquarium free admission honors veterans and active-duty military members with special exhibits Wednesday for Veterans Day. Guests can watch costumed divers wave American flags underwater and attend live musical sets performed by disabled veterans and trauma recovery groups. Qualified visitors must redeem tickets in person at the Tampa box...

Tampa, FL · 22h
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The Ruthvens President Brandon Clark Named Chair of the Central Florida Development Council

The Ruthvens, Central Florida’s warehouse specialists, is pleased to announce that President Brandon Clark has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC), Polk County’s economic development organization. Clark assumed the role on October 1, 2026. Clark’s appointment reflects The Ruthvens’...

Lakeland, FL · 2d
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Hillsborough County Clerk Boldly Engages Employees To Reshape Work Lives

Clerk Victor Crist Makes Rare Move to Modernize Agency’s HR Management HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. —...

Hillsborough County, FL · 4d

Lakeland Gazette

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Lakeland Italian Festival Under the Stars 2026

The inaugural Lakeland Italian Festival “Under the Stars” takes place along South Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland on Saturday, November 7, 2026, running from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Organized by the Italian American Club of Central Florida, this evening block-party-style celebration brings regional Italian cuisine, art, and...

Lakeland, FL · 4d

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Hillsborough County to eliminate countywide commission seats

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County voters have approved expanding the county commission from seven to nine members, replacing three countywide seats with nine single-member districts ahead of the 2028 election. The change comes as the county continues to grow. Its population has more than doubled since the current...

Hillsborough County, FL · 4d

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Mayor Elect Charlie Crist Wants Tampa Bay Rays to Stay in St. Petersburg

Newly elected St. Petersburg Mayor Charlie Crist wants to continue negotiations to keep the Tampa Bay Rays in the city despite approved plans for a $2.3 billion stadium in Tampa.

St. Petersburg, FL · 4d

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Tampa to Host Global Diplomacy Summit, Mayor Castor Says City Belongs on World Stage

Tampa is about to get a lot more international. The Tampa Convention Center will host a two-day summit on November 16-17 bringing together business, government and education leaders from around the world, alongside local residents, for a mix of trade talks, cultural showcases and networking events. Mayor Jane Castor announced...

Tampa, FL · 3d

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Pasco's new sheriff outlines priorities, says plans to run for election in 2028

Pasco County's new sheriff, Jeff Harrington, says he plans to run for election in 2028 after being appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Chris Nocco.

Pasco County, FL · 4d

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Five generations of roots, one big vision for Plant City’s downtown

For Shannon Keil, downtown Plant City is more than a collection of historic buildings, storefronts and familiar streets. It’s part of her family’s story, one that stretches back five generations. Now, Keil has a chance to help shape what comes next. The new executive director of Historic Plant...

Plant City, FL · 4d

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Hillsborough reports lowest dengue increase in weeks, extends state of emergency

Dengue activity is still being observed in Hillsborough County, but for the first time in several weeks the number of cases reported to the state showed a significant decrease. The latest update on the state’s arbovirus surveillance webpage shows the county reporting 22 new cases over the week of Oct....

Hillsborough County, FL · 4d

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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 · 3d

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School Alert: Pasco County Schools

Update: Pasco Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the suspect who sent the screenshot is out of state. There are no known threats to any Pasco County Schools. PSO investigates all threats we’re made aware of. If you are aware of a potential threat, do not share it on social media. Tips regarding threats can be reported by calling the Pasco Sheriff’s Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or online at http://PascoSheriff.com/tips.

Pasco County, FL · 5d

Tampa Bay Times

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Warren Sapp files updated lawsuit against city of Tampa

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Warren Sapp filed an amendment lawsuit against the city of Tampa Wednesday, claiming officials violated his free speech rights. The new complaint comes days after a federal judge dismissed Sapp’s original lawsuit, which alleged that city officials suppressed his First Amendment rights by having him removed from a council meeting they said he disrupted.

Tampa, FL · 4d

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Moffitt-based FORGE receives $47.3 million federal award

Josh Carpenter, president of Pasco County life science campus Speros and chief integration officer at Moffitt Cancer Center, believes that the Tampa Bay region has the potential to be a national hub for radiopharmaceutical innovation and treatment. This idea ultimately led to the creation of the Florida Oncology and Radiopharmaceutical...

Pasco County, FL · 3d

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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 · 5d

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Tampa Bay’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaways start this weekend, to help fight hunger during the holiday season

Feeding America says the food insecurity rate across Tampa Bay is higher than the national average. Here's a list of several organizations across the area staging turkey giveaways during the month of November 2026. The post Tampa Bay’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaways start this weekend, to help fight hunger during the holiday season appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 5d

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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.

Pasco County, FL · 5d

Tampa Bay Observer

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Hillsborough voters flipped the County Commission, chose to elect the school superintendent and kept the school tax. Here's what changes

Democrats won all four Hillsborough County Commission races Tuesday, taking a 4-3 majority. Voters also approved an elected school superintendent, a bigger all-district commission and a 10-year renewal of the half-cent school tax. Here's what passed and what it means.

Hillsborough County, FL · 5d