Government & Politics

Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco to Resign in November, Who will be Next Sheriff of Pasco?

Pasco Mosquito Control Director’s Pay Exceeds Budget, and Any Comparison of Similar Positions in Government

A documented gap between budgeted and actual 2024 compensation, combined with peer-district comparisons, has fueled fresh resident questions about oversight at the independent Pasco County taxing district.

Pasco County, Florida, By the Numbers

From a quiet rural community of fewer than 76,000 in 1970 to one of the fastest-growing counties in all of Florida, Pasco County’s population has exploded by more than 600 percent over the past five decades — and the growth shows no sign of slowing down. Here’s an in-depth look at who lives here, how the county is changing, and what the numbers mean for the communities stretching from Hudson to Wesley Chapel and everywhere in between.

Everything Pasco Residents Need to Know About Reclaimed Water

Why some Wesley Chapel utility bills are suddenly raising eyebrows

A wave of local posts this week is putting a spotlight on something most homeowners feel right away, monthly utility bills that do not seem to match a normal season or a normal-sized home.The biggest...

New Growth - Why It’s Not As Simple As “The County Approved It”

If you’ve lived in Pasco County for any length of time, you’ve probably heard it—or said it yourself: “Why does the county keep approving more apartments, storage units, and car washes?” It’s one of the most common frustrations among residents watching new buildings pop up along nearly every major roadway. But the truth is, in most cases, those projects aren’t being “approved” in the way many people think. Most New Construction Is on Privately Owned Land The majority of what’s being built...

Major Expansion Planned for HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson

HUDSON, Fla. – A significant expansion could be coming to HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, as Pasco County officials review zoning and...

Pasco County's Scalloping Season Begins with Expanded Schedule

The highly anticipated Bay Scallop Season in Pasco County is set to kick off on July 10, extending through August 18, 2024. This year’s...

New Port Richey Negotiates $7.74M Incentive for U.S. 19 Development Project

New Port Richey is set to negotiate a $7.74 million public incentive with Royal Five Hospitality Inc. for the Aqua Harbor development at...

A Summer of Giving: Mike Fasano’s Offices Collect Donations for Pasco County's ABC Program

PASCO COUNTY, FL — The offices of Tax Collector Mike Fasano made this summer a season of giving by raising $22,500 for the Pasco County...

FEMA Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Western Pasco County Residents Affected

West Pasco Community, we have some important news for our residents in Western Pasco County, including Hudson, New Port Richey, Port...