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Green Tea in Port Richey topped the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 29 violations, while Joeys Pizza in New Port Richey and Golden Corral in Zephyrhills temporarily closed before receiving clearance to reopen.
A major land transaction is bringing 556 new homes to Pasco County as the massive Kinfield mixed-use development moves forward with plans for millions of square feet of industrial, office, retail, and hospitality space. One of Pasco County’s largest mixed-use developments is gaining momentum following the sale of 153 acres...
Pasco County homeowners who are 65 or older can take an extra $50,000 off the taxable value of their homestead for county operating taxes, but the Pasco County Property Appraiser must have the application by March 1. The exemption is income-tested, with a household limit of $38,686 for 2026 that the state adjusts each year. […] The post Pasco County, Fla. homeowners 65 and older with household income up to the state limit, $38,686 for 2026, can add a $50,000 homestead exemption by filing by March 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .
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.
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...
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.
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...
A trio of charter schools is suing Pasco County Schools, alleging the district is withholding local millage funds about four months longer than is permitted by law. A petition filed Wednesday names as plaintiffs three charter school operators that collectively run four schools in Pasco County: Plato Academy Trinity, Imagine School at Land O’ Lakes, Imagine School at Trinity and the soon-to-open Discovery Academy of Science-Pasco.
People across The Villages should know what is being considered at Heart of Florida Landfill. Heart of Florida Landfill in Sumter County is pursuing deep-well disposal of leachate, the liquid collected from garbage. Its exploratory permit allows work to study the underground geology. That is different from permission to operate a leachate-disposal well.
Clerk Victor Crist Makes Rare Move to Modernize Agency’s HR Management HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. —...
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...
Florida voters approved the property tax-cutting Amendment 3 on Nov. 3, which could bring the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars for Hillsborough County. One commissioner said that if 'financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’ at the deal to spend nearly $800 million in taxpayers funds to support the construction around a new Tampa stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The post On Rays stadium deal, Hillsborough Commissioner says that if Amendment 3 ‘changes the financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’ appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Sumter County Public Works will host its next Amnesty Day Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection on Saturday, Nov. 7, providing residents with a convenient, responsible way to dispose of household hazardous materials and unwanted electronics at no cost. The collection will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Okahumpka Park, located at 6085 E. State Road 44 in Wildwood.
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...
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...
Work has started on a single-family housing development between Bartlett Road and Wiscon Road. The 92-unit community was approved after a compromise between the City of Brooksville and the petitioner, after the original request for rezoning was denied in August 2024. The site plan for the development names the project Liberty Cove.
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.
As students trickled into the atrium of Mort Elementary School, Samantha Ciaccio, a special education teacher also known as the school’s morning DJ, assessed the crowd of sleepy smiles.
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.
BROOKSVILLE – Over the last few weeks, citizens of Brookridge have come en masse to local board of county commissioners meetings to voice their concerns and displeasure with the developments, or lack thereof, occurring near the 55-plus community. The various residents spent their allotted three-minute intervals discussing issues with...
