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New Community Market Coming to Saint Leo University in October
New Community Market Coming to Saint Leo University in OctoberPartnership with Tampa Bay Markets will bring local vendors, live entertainment, and open-air shopping to campusST. LEO, Fla. (September 17, 2026) – A new Saturday destination is coming to Saint Leo University this fall, bringing local businesses, live entertainment, and the regional community together on its East Pasco campus. The university is partnering with Tampa Bay Markets to launch the Saint Leo University Market, an open-air event
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Saint Leo University Introduces Florida’s First Reduced-Credit Bachelor’s Degree
Saint Leo University Introduces Florida’s First Reduced-Credit Bachelor’s DegreeNew 93-credit program lets students earn a bachelor's degree in three years instead of four, cutting costs by nearly 25%ST. LEO, Fla. (September 22, 2026) – What if a bachelor's degree didn't have to take four years? Saint Leo University is putting that question into practice with the introduction of its Reduced-Hour Bachelor of Business Analytics, making Saint Leo the first university in Florida to offer an accredited
Rate Changes for Pasco County Utilities Customers effective Oct 1, 2026
Rate Changes for Pasco County Utilities Customers~~ New water, wastewater and reclaimed water rates begin October 1 ~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- 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 difference of $4.33. Changes are also coming for residential reclaimed water
Pasco’s Better Future Program Provides Keys to New Home
Pasco’s Better Future Program Provides Keys to New Home ~~Eligibility also expands to help you repair, rebuild or replace your home~~ 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 the 2024 hurricane season. <img
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Saint Leo University Selected for Prestigious Partners in Peace Initiative with National Collegiate
Saint Leo University Selected for Prestigious Partners in Peace Initiative with National Collegiate Honors Council, Nobel Peace CenterNew Honors course on 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate connects Saint Leo students with Tampa Bay’s Venezuelan community and the Nobel Peace Center in OsloST. LEO, Fla. (September 8, 2026) – Saint Leo University's Honors Program has been selected to join Partners in Peace, an initiative between the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo,
Enjoy Gardening 365 Festival & Plant Sale October 3
Enjoy Gardening 365 Festival & Plant Sale October 3~~Celebrate ‘A Decade in Bloom’ at free event with offerings for the whole family~~ WESLEY CHAPEL, FL ---- Grow your gardening skills with the masters! Join UF/IFAS Extension Pasco Countyfor our 10th annual UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County Master Gardener Volunteers’ Gardening 365 Festival & Plant Sale Saturday, October 3. The FREE event includes a large selection of plants for sale, engaging seminars, educational resources and “Florida-Friendly”
Branch Out This Fall: Pasco County Offers Free Trees
Branch Out This Fall: Pasco County Offers Free Trees~~Up to 1,500 FREE trees handed out in new lottery system~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Fall for our second tree giveaway of the year – and it’s twice as nice! Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources (PRNR) is giving away 1,500 trees Saturday, October 10. To streamline the process, you must create an account through our new lottery-based registration system. WHAT: Fall Tree Giveaway WHEN: Pick up Saturday, October 10 |
Pasco OKs $235M+ in Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Projects
Pasco OKs $235M+ in Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Projects~~Better Future turns planning into projects you can see, use and rely on~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Pasco’s Board of County Commissioners approves $235.4 million dollars – including more than $147M in federal disaster relief funding – for the Better Future Infrastructure & Mitigation Program (IMP). This second phase of Pasco’s Better Future Program invests in 20 countywide projects to repair damage from Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton and
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Saint Leo University Launches Lifelong Learning Commitment to Help Alumni Build AI-Era Skills
Saint Leo University Launches Lifelong Learning Commitment to Help Alumni Build AI-Era SkillsNew initiative will give more than 107,000 alumni worldwide access to certifications, career development, and continued university connectionsST. LEO, Fla. (August 26, 2026) – Learning doesn’t end at graduation for Saint Leo University alumni. The university’s new Lifelong Learning Commitment will provide more than 107,000 Saint Leo graduates worldwide with access to professional development, artificial intelligence
Free Rides to the Polls on Primary & General Election Days
Free Rides to the Polls on Primary & General Election Days~~Make your voice heard with a free ride from GoPasco~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Ride for free as you make your vote count on both Primary Election and General Election Days! Pasco County Public Transportation (GoPasco) is offering free bus rides to the polls Tuesday, August 18, and Tuesday, November 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Just show your valid Voter Information Card to take advantage of this free service! These free rides are made possible for
2026 ‘Two Good Soles Shoes & Socks Drive’ Underway
2026 ‘Two Good Soles Shoes & Socks Drive’ Underway~~Pasco Government and Constitutional Offices’ annual drive helps local students~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Support student success by stepping forward! The 11th annual Two Good Soles Shoes and Socks Drive is underway with Pasco County Government and Constitutional offices working together to collect footwear for kids in Pasco County Schools through October 16, 2026.You can donate new shoes and socks in collection boxes at Pasco County Government locations
Be Storm-Ready: Hurricane Season is Here!
Be Storm-Ready: Hurricane Season is Here!~~Download your 2026 disaster guide today at MyPasco.net~~ PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Hurricane season is officially underway, and Pasco County Emergency Management encourages you to take steps now to protect your family, pets and property. Preparing early ensures you’re ready long before a storm is on the horizon. Our 2026 Disaster Preparedness Guide is now available — redesigned, expanded and fully interactive. It includes evacuation zone maps, shelter
