Local News in Pasco County

Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties issue states of emergency over dengue fever

Rate Changes for Pasco County Utilities Customers

Pasco County Utilities customers should anticipate rate changes to their water, wastewater and reclaimed water bills effective October 1, 2026 . The average residential water and sewer customer, using 6,000 gallons per month, will see a billing increase from $91.99 to $96.32 – a…

Dade City Commissioners Advance $84.5M Budget

Dade City Commissioners approved the City’s tentative millage rate of 6.2322 along with the tentative budget of $84,516,877 for fiscal year 2026-2027 on its first reading during their meeting on […]

WATCH: Gov. Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $10 Million to More Than 1,500 New Law Enforcement Officers

Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $10 million in bonuses to 1,506 new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program, including 38 new recruits in Pasco County. [...]

September 22 Pasco Board of County Commissioners Meeting

The Pasco Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. , in the West Pasco Government Center Boardroom in New Port Richey, will be streamed online and broadcast live on Pasco Television. Members of the public can take part in the…

2026-2027 Proposed Budget

The City of Zephyrhills is pleased to provide our Proposed FY 2027 Budget document in a new interactive digital format. This budget document is the result of a collaborative effort by the City Manager, Department Managers and members of City Council.

September 17 Planning Commission Meeting

The Pasco County Planning Commission (PC) Meeting Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the West Pasco Government Center Boardroom in New Port Richey will be streamed online and broadcast live on Pasco Television . Members of the public can take part in the meeting…

Pasco’s Better Future Program Provides Keys to New Home & Expands Eligibility

PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco County’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resources is proud to announce two major milestones in our Better Future Individual Housing Program . Keys to a brand-new manufactured home are now in the hands of a local woman whose home was destroyed during…

Starkey Appointed to Two Statewide Policy Committees

PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey steps into expanded statewide leadership as she joins both the Florida Association of Counties’ (FAC) Community & Urban Affairs Policy Committee and the Federal Policy Committee. FAC President and Pinellas County…

Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Details Proposed $9M Drones as First Responder Program

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced Monday afternoon that it had terminated its incoming agreement with Axon for a new license plate reader (LPR) system, citing community concerns over […]

Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Details Proposed $9M Drones as First Responder Program

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced Monday afternoon that it had terminated its incoming agreement with Axon for a new license plate reader (LPR) system, citing community concerns over […]

Hernando Ditches Flock, Joining Pasco and Two Dozen Other Florida Counties Doing the Same

Hernando County’s remaining sheriff’s office-operated Flock cameras are coming down, the latest retreat amid a cascade of pushback to automated license plate readers sweeping the state. HCSO announced Aug. 31 […]