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Pasco County Issues Local State of Emergency; Evacuations ~~Tropical Storm Idalia expected to bring storm surge, heavy rain, high winds~~

Saturday, Aug 12, 2023 | On Target Page: Greater Pasco County, The Hurricane Page, Politics & Government

The Pasco Board of County Commissioners has issued a Local State of Emergency for Pasco County ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia. This allows the County Administrator and Emergency Management Director to waive everyday procedures and do what they believe is necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our community.

Mandatory evacuations are in effect for the following:

Evacuation Zone A

  • Everyone living in a manufactured home, mobile home or RV anywhere in Pasco
  • Everyone in low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding
  • Everyone in an area ordered evacuated by local authorities due to life-safety hazardsVoluntary evacuations are in effect for the following:
  • Evacuation Zones B and C

    • Everyone registered with Pasco as a Special Needs Resident
    • Everyone who would be vulnerable in the event of a power loss

    Know your evacuation zone. Please click HERE to enter your street address on our interactive map: mypas.co/Map.

Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Sheriff Wayne Ivey Announce Statewide Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention Initiative

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey held a press conference in Titusville, Florida, to stress the importance of parents and caregivers’ role in preventing vehicular heatstroke fatalities. Florida currently leads the nation in child vehicular heatstroke fatalities. To further drive home the critical message of never leaving children or pets inside a hot vehicle,[...]

Pasco-Hernando State College graduate and Wesley Chapel native Attends Prestigious REU at Boston College

Friday, Aug 11, 2023 | On Target Page: Greater Pasco County, Pasco Hernando State College PHSC
Diana Hernandez a recent Pasco-Hernando State College graduate and Wesley Chapel native returns this month from a unique summer educational opportunity at Boston University. Her journey started with involvement in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Leadership and Academic Enhancement Program [...]

Pasco-Hernando State College hosted its annual Student Life Retreat at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club

Friday, Aug 11, 2023 | On Target Page: Greater Pasco County, Pasco Hernando State College PHSC
This year’s retreat themed “Level Up” focused on building student skills that will assist them in future academic and life endeavors. The event highlighted ways to level up skillsets of executing, influencing, strategic thinking and relationship building. “The retreat is vital because it gives students a chance to obtain skills employers [...[

The Greater Pasco Chamber welcomes Brian Ford, Chief Operating Officer of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to its July Membership Lunch at the Spartan Manor

The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce Members welcomed Brian Ford, COO of One Buc Place and AdventHealth Training Center for being our guest speaker at the July Chamber Luncheon. Ford brought a large helping of enthusiasm for the upcoming season, even without the legend Tom Brady and gain a chance to [...]

Pasco Fire Rescue bid farewell to Chief Scott Cassin and a warm welcome to their new Chief Tony Perez at Change of Command Ceremony

Pasco County turned a significant page in the history of Pasco County Fire Rescue as they held their first-ever Change of Command Ceremony marked by a heartfelt farewell to Chief Scott Cassin and a warm welcome to our new leader, Chief Tony Perez. From emotional tributes to inspiring speeches, this event was [...]

Women-n-Charge July Monthly Luncheon Meeting at Plantation Palms Golf Club in Land O'Lakes by Christy Maldonado

It was another exciting and energy-filled meeting for the ladies of Women-n-Charge, meeting new business contacts, learning about businesses who may become valuable Referral Partners. Helping make it a truly wonderful networking meeting was guest speaker Business & Life Coach Sandra Miniere. [...]

The Main Ingredient held another Mad Hatter Tea Party Dining experience with Michele Northrup as their Mad House Chef

Monday, Aug 07, 2023 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Land O'Lakes Community Events, Lutz Community Events
The white rabbit was on the move and Michele Northrup as their Mad House Chef was cooking up some fun Saturday night The Main Ingredient located at 7016 Land O Lakes Blvd, Unit 102, in Land O Lakes, Step into a whimsical world of wonderment at our next Mad Hatter Tea Party! [...]

The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce held its After-Hours Networking Mixer at Architectural Signage & Printing

The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce is striving to bring you more opportunities and choices to network with community businesses. We now offer early morning, lunchtime, and YES even after-hours networking! This months After hours mixer was held at Architectural Signage & Printing specializes in [...]

Kia of Wesley Chapel for cause, gives away 250 backpacks, a Schwinn bike, tablets with Redeeming Love Foster Care

Saturday, Aug 05, 2023 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel Community Events
Kia of Wesley Chapel and GM Shawn Visconti are dedicated to their community and are actively involved in giving back. The backpack giveaway event held on August 5th with Hits 106 is a fantastic example of how businesses can make a positive impact on their local area. By providing essential items like backpacks [...]

The Republican Party of Pasco County presents the 2023 Pasco Lincoln Day Dinner with Keynote Speaker Sen Rick Scott

The Pasco County Republican Party had a huge night with Senator Rick Scott as the keynote speaker at The Spartan Manor. The highlight of the night was honoring former Congressman Mike Bilirakis with the Excellence in Leadership award, and having his son, Congressman Gus Bilirakis give him the award. {...}

Professional Women In Business - it was Christmas in July at this month's meeting at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

Lisa Parisi gave us a "Christmas, with a Twist in July" Superb chair ALWAYS finds a way to spoil us! The attorney & attorney reps on hand walked out big winners. Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer, Injury Lawyers, Williams & Ackley, Weber Law Firm, So many of our guests really shined and so did their generosity {...}

Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel (Noon) End Of The Year Award Ceremony and Banquet

The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel held their 2022-2023 Annual Award Gala recently at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa-Wesley Chapel in Wesley Chapel honored their past President David Alvarez and his amazing board for all of their hard work over the last year and inducted Alison Lucien as President and her new {...}

Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Mixer and Grand Opening of the new Bank Florida

Sunday, Jul 23, 2023 | On Target Page: Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce held a Grand Opening of the new Bank Florida who hosted a business mixer for local business leaders and employees of Bank Florida. Bank Florida in Zephyrhills. The food was delicious and was catering by Lunch on Limones {...}

GFWC Lutz, Land O'Lakes Woman's Club Donate Time to several Community Activities in June in Pasco County by Patricia Serio

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman's Club sponsored another fabulous small-town parade and celebration in Lutz. The patriotic theme was “Red, White & Lutz”. Many floats participated in the parade followed by the “inauguration” of Guv’na of Lutz, an annual fun campaign to raise funds for community service organizations {...}

Wheelchairs 4 Kids visit the Elephants and Bears at Bearadise Ranch Bear by J David Wright

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2023 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Wheelchairs 4 Kids

Wheel Kids, and elephants, and bears - oh my! Wheelchairs 4 Kids had an amazing Wheely Fun Day on Monday in Myakka City! Myakka Elephant Ranch and Bearadise Ranch Bear Preserve hosted the Wheel Kids for this Wheely Wild Day! Everyone had so much fun learning about elephants, [...]

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