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Pasco residents who need clerk services should plan around Wednesday, Nov. 11, when the clerk and comptroller’s office lists Veterans Day as a 2026 closure. GoPasco says its administrative offices will be closed that day, but bus service will continue.

Pasco deputies said a school-threat screenshot shared among students does not point to any specific campus and that the suspect is out of state. The sheriff’s office is asking residents not to repost the message and to send tips directly to investigators instead.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Jeff Harrington as Pasco County sheriff. Meet the veteran law enforcement leader, former police chief and educator who will serve the remainder of Chris Nocco’s term.

Pasco County approved a five-year Med-Trans partnership for a round-the-clock medical helicopter based at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport.

Our election-night projections include Donalds, Moody, Nocco, Weightman, Bilirakis, Luna and Lee. Amendment 3 leads, and Jeff Harrington becomes interim Pasco sheriff.

If you still need to vote in Pasco County, polling places are open today until 7 p.m. Voters should bring photo and signature ID, check their precinct before leaving home, and be ready to cast a provisional ballot if needed.