News for Community

Friday, April 10, 2026
Pasco County Hosts Third Annual Food Summit~~Food Policy Advisory Council supports local growers and markets~~  LAND O’ LAKES, FL  ----  Calling all gardeners, food advocates and professionals!  Are you interested in nutritious and affordable food, agricultural conservation and food security?  Join us April 16 for the 3rd Annual Pasco Food Summit – a free, educational event about Pasco’s local ...read more
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Friday, April 10, 2026
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Community Invited to Inaugural Saint Leo University Spring Jam Festival, April 25Saturday event to offer entertainment, food, and activities for community members of all ages   ST. LEO, Fla. (April 7, 2026) – Saint Leo University is starting a new campus tradition with its first Spring Jam, a weeklong celebration for students culminating in a free, public festival on ...read more
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Friday, April 10, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Saint Leo University Announces 2026 Commencement SpeakersTech entrepreneur Arnie Bellini, Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins to take the stage during May 6 ceremoniesST. LEO, Fla. (April 10, 2026) – Saint Leo University will feature two distinguished leaders as commencement speakers for its 2026 graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, May 6, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release, General News Article, Community, Education
Monday, April 06, 2026
New Watering Guidelines Issued for Pasco County~~Dry conditions trigger a revised water shortage declaration~~  PASCO COUNTY, FL  ---- Pasco County urges everyone to conserve water and follow new watering guidelines as dry conditions trigger a modified Phase III “Extreme Water Shortage.” The Southwest Florida Water Management District’sorder is in effect April 3 through July 1, 2026. Under the ...read more
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Monday, April 06, 2026
Pasco Opens Affordable Housing Disaster Recovery Program~~Apply today for shovel-ready, affordable, multifamily, rental housing projects~~  PASCO COUNTY, FL  ----  Pasco County’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resources continues to build a Better Future for Pasco County!  We’re launching our next Disaster Recovery initiative, the Better Future Affordable Housing Program, to invest in safe, ...read more
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Wednesday, April 01, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Saint Leo University Announces Summer 2026 Day CampsHands-on programs in sports, STEM, and recreation offer engaging summer experiences for students of all ages ST. LEO, Fla. (March 31, 2026) – Registration is now open for Saint Leo University’s 2026 summer day camps, offering hands-on opportunities for students from kindergarten through high school to build skills, explore ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Pasco County Animal Services Announces New Shelter Hours~~Change allowing more hands-on, lifesaving work begins April 13~~  LAND O’ LAKES, FL  ----  Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) announces new hours for our Adoption Center beginning April 13, 2026, improving focus on dog playgroups, reducing wait time and customer service.  WHAT:          New Adoption Center Hours  WHEN:          Monday & ...read more
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Wednesday, April 01, 2026
ServSafe Manager Certification Class and Exam Session~~UF/IFAS Pasco Extension offers full-day class, exam April 21, 2026~~  DADE CITY, FL  ----  The UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a ServSafe Manager Certification Class and Exam session Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the UF/Pasco County Extension Office in Dade City.  ServSafe is the national food safety certification ...read more
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