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Pasco Schools Cap Classroom Screen Time: 30 Minutes for K-1, an Hour Through Eighth Grade

New district guidelines taking effect when students return Aug. 13 limit what Pasco County Schools calls passive screen time, with a 90-minute daily average in high school. Teachers get the details during planning week.

Jul 31, 2026Education

Alerts

Daytime Lane Closures on US 41 at Lake Patience Road Through Friday as New Signal Work Begins

Jul 29, 2026

Sports

A Softball World Series Is Being Played in Odessa Right Now, and Two West Pasco Teams Are In It

Jul 27, 2026

Crime & Safety

Teen Passenger Killed as SR 54 Pursuit Ends Against a Utility Pole Near Old County Road 54

Jul 26, 2026

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Sep5

Pioneer Days

Sat, Sep 5 · 9:00 AM

Pioneer Florida Museum, Dade City

Oct18

50th Annual Rattlesnake Festival

Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM

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Government & Politics

Pasco Commissioners to Cast Final Vote Today on 12-Month Freeze for Big Data Centers

Pasco County commissioners meet in Dade City on Tuesday for a binding vote on a one-year moratorium that would halt new large-scale data centers over water, power and flooding concerns.

Jul 144 min read

Public Safety

Speed Crackdown Hits Pasco Roads This Week: Operation Southern Slow Down Runs July 13–18

Extra patrols are targeting speeders on I-75, U.S. 19 and state highways through Saturday. Here's what Pasco drivers need to know — including Florida's tough new "super speeder" penalties.

Jul 143 min read

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Education

Pasco Schools Earn an 'A' — and No D or F School for the First Time Since 2004

The Florida Department of Education raised Pasco County Schools from a 'B' to an 'A' for 2026, and every district campus earned a grade of C or higher — a milestone the district hasn't hit in more than two decades.

Jul 133 min read

Crime & Safety

Deputies Seek Three Teens After New Port Richey Home Under Construction Is Vandalized

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying three juveniles who damaged a home being built in New Port Richey on June 4.

Jul 122 min read

Crime & Safety

Gunshots in Beacon Square Traced to Residents Firing Weapons in Backyard, No Injuries

Pasco deputies detained the people responsible after reports of multiple gunshots near Pinehurst Drive. Investigators say it was an isolated incident with no threat to the public.

Jul 122 min read

Education

Pasco Schools Start Aug. 13: Your Countdown Guide to Free Physicals, Supply Help and Every Day Off

The 2026-2027 year opens Thursday, Aug. 13, and it's already time to plan — here's when school starts, where families can get free physicals, and every break to circle on the calendar.

Jul 124 min read

Government & Politics

More Than $290,000 in Unclaimed Cash Is Waiting for Pasco Residents — With a Sept. 1 Deadline to Claim It

The Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller's Office is holding over $290,000 in uncashed checks owed to local residents and businesses. Searching the list takes minutes — but claims must be filed by September 1, 2026.

Jul 113 min read

Government & Politics

Two Rivers Megaproject and Its 35-Acre Surf Park Clear a Key Pasco Vote — Over Neighbors' Objections

Pasco planners recommended approval of nearly 4,000 homes, 2,500 apartments and Tampa Bay's first surf park along SR-56. The final call now belongs to county commissioners — and residents still get to weigh in.

Jul 104 min read

Alerts

Deadly Crash Shuts All I-75 Southbound Lanes at Wesley Chapel Boulevard — Avoid the Area

A fatal early-morning crash near mile marker 279 has closed every southbound lane of Interstate 75 in Wesley Chapel, forcing all traffic off at the Wesley Chapel Boulevard exit and triggering miles of rush-hour backups.

Jul 102 min read

Government & Politics

Pasco Widens $585M 'Better Future' Storm-Repair Aid to $137K Earners — and Sets 3 Sign-Up Events This Summer

Households earning up to about $137,640 for a family of four can now apply for Pasco's hurricane home-repair money — but with roughly 1,300 applications started and funding that could run out around 2,000, the county is urging residents to move fast.

Jul 94 min read

Public Safety

A Toddler Drowned at Pasco's SunWest Park During the Scallop Fest — and Families Want to Know Who Was Watching the Water

A 3-year-old boy died after drowning at SunWest Park in Hudson during the Scallop and Music Festival. As the county sends condolences and its investigation continues, parents are asking what water-safety steps are in place before the festival's next weekends.

Jul 84 min read

Lifestyle

Pasco Scallop Season Opens July 10 — Your Family Guide to Bag Limits, Charters and the Sports Coast

Bay scallop season on Florida's Sports Coast runs July 10 through August 18, and Pasco tourism officials say the 40-day window is one of the region's most popular — and affordable — summer traditions. Here's what families need to know before heading out.

Jul 73 min read

Public Safety

Man Fighting for His Life After Lightning Strike at Lake Jovita in Dade City

A man was critically injured Monday afternoon when lightning struck him in the Palmilla Circle area inside the Lake Jovita community. First responders performed CPR at the scene as storms moved through the area.

Jul 73 min read

Government & Politics

Your 2027 Pasco Tax Bill's Ceiling Gets Set This Summer — Not in September. Here's Why That Vote Matters

Pasco commissioners are entering budget season, and the proposed property tax rate they approve this summer becomes the maximum printed on every owner's TRIM notice. Under Florida law, that rate can be lowered later — but never raised.

Jul 65 min read

Pasco County Community Website — Local News & Community Updates

Pasco Schools Cap Classroom Screen Time: 30 Minutes for K-1, an Hour Through Eighth Grade

Daytime Lane Closures on US 41 at Lake Patience Road Through Friday as New Signal Work Begins

A Softball World Series Is Being Played in Odessa Right Now, and Two West Pasco Teams Are In It

Teen Passenger Killed as SR 54 Pursuit Ends Against a Utility Pole Near Old County Road 54

More Top Stories

Free Back-to-School Blast Lands at The Shops at Wiregrass Saturday, With Free Backpacks and a Touch-a-Truck

Pasco Schools Weigh $17M Property Tax Increase; Public Can Speak — and the Board Votes — July 28

Community & Events

Pioneer Days

50th Annual Rattlesnake Festival

Latest News

Pasco Commissioners to Cast Final Vote Today on 12-Month Freeze for Big Data Centers

Speed Crackdown Hits Pasco Roads This Week: Operation Southern Slow Down Runs July 13–18

Pasco Schools Earn an 'A' — and No D or F School for the First Time Since 2004

Deputies Seek Three Teens After New Port Richey Home Under Construction Is Vandalized

Gunshots in Beacon Square Traced to Residents Firing Weapons in Backyard, No Injuries

Pasco Schools Start Aug. 13: Your Countdown Guide to Free Physicals, Supply Help and Every Day Off

More Than $290,000 in Unclaimed Cash Is Waiting for Pasco Residents — With a Sept. 1 Deadline to Claim It

Two Rivers Megaproject and Its 35-Acre Surf Park Clear a Key Pasco Vote — Over Neighbors' Objections

Deadly Crash Shuts All I-75 Southbound Lanes at Wesley Chapel Boulevard — Avoid the Area

Pasco Widens $585M 'Better Future' Storm-Repair Aid to $137K Earners — and Sets 3 Sign-Up Events This Summer

A Toddler Drowned at Pasco's SunWest Park During the Scallop Fest — and Families Want to Know Who Was Watching the Water

Pasco Scallop Season Opens July 10 — Your Family Guide to Bag Limits, Charters and the Sports Coast

Man Fighting for His Life After Lightning Strike at Lake Jovita in Dade City

Your 2027 Pasco Tax Bill's Ceiling Gets Set This Summer — Not in September. Here's Why That Vote Matters

Pasco County Community Website — Local News & Community Updates

Pasco Schools Cap Classroom Screen Time: 30 Minutes for K-1, an Hour Through Eighth Grade

Daytime Lane Closures on US 41 at Lake Patience Road Through Friday as New Signal Work Begins

A Softball World Series Is Being Played in Odessa Right Now, and Two West Pasco Teams Are In It

Teen Passenger Killed as SR 54 Pursuit Ends Against a Utility Pole Near Old County Road 54

More Top Stories

Free Back-to-School Blast Lands at The Shops at Wiregrass Saturday, With Free Backpacks and a Touch-a-Truck

Pasco Schools Weigh $17M Property Tax Increase; Public Can Speak — and the Board Votes — July 28

Community & Events

Pioneer Days

50th Annual Rattlesnake Festival

Latest News

Pasco Commissioners to Cast Final Vote Today on 12-Month Freeze for Big Data Centers

Speed Crackdown Hits Pasco Roads This Week: Operation Southern Slow Down Runs July 13–18

Pasco Schools Earn an 'A' — and No D or F School for the First Time Since 2004

Deputies Seek Three Teens After New Port Richey Home Under Construction Is Vandalized

Gunshots in Beacon Square Traced to Residents Firing Weapons in Backyard, No Injuries

Pasco Schools Start Aug. 13: Your Countdown Guide to Free Physicals, Supply Help and Every Day Off

More Than $290,000 in Unclaimed Cash Is Waiting for Pasco Residents — With a Sept. 1 Deadline to Claim It

Two Rivers Megaproject and Its 35-Acre Surf Park Clear a Key Pasco Vote — Over Neighbors' Objections

Deadly Crash Shuts All I-75 Southbound Lanes at Wesley Chapel Boulevard — Avoid the Area

Pasco Widens $585M 'Better Future' Storm-Repair Aid to $137K Earners — and Sets 3 Sign-Up Events This Summer

A Toddler Drowned at Pasco's SunWest Park During the Scallop Fest — and Families Want to Know Who Was Watching the Water

Pasco Scallop Season Opens July 10 — Your Family Guide to Bag Limits, Charters and the Sports Coast

Man Fighting for His Life After Lightning Strike at Lake Jovita in Dade City

Your 2027 Pasco Tax Bill's Ceiling Gets Set This Summer — Not in September. Here's Why That Vote Matters

Pasco County Is Hiring: On-the-Spot Interviews at July 30 Career Fair in Dade City

Tampa Bay's First Proton Therapy Center Opens at Moffitt's Speros Campus in Land O' Lakes

Pasco Voters Have Until Monday, July 20 to Register or Switch Parties for the Aug. 18 Primary

Zephyrhills Festival of Lights

Business & Development

417 Homes, a Hotel and 42,800 Square Feet of Shops: 'Pomelo Square' Advances at a Busy Wesley Chapel Corner

Pasco Schools Weigh $17M Property Tax Increase; Public Can Speak — and the Board Votes — July 28

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