Around Pasco County

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.

A 35-acre destination promises manufactured waves, a sandy beach, dining and entertainment in eastern Pasco. Here’s what’s planned—and what still has to happen before visitors can paddle out.

Dining, pools, fitness facilities and racquet courts are planned for the private club, with memberships available to eligible residents and approved nonresidents.