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Second Annual Firefighter Faceoff Brings HCFR Hockey to the Ice Against Tampa Bay Marauders Aug. 22
The Second Annual Firefighter Faceoff charity hockey game lands at AdventHealth Center Ice on Saturday, Aug. 22, with puck drop at 6 p.m. and the game running until about 8:30 p.m.
Aug 172 min read


Pasco Commissioners Weigh School-Zone Speed Cameras — $100 Tickets, $2.5 Million, and a Fight Over the Middle of the Day
At a public hearing in Dade City, commissioners considered an ordinance that would install automated speed enforcement cameras in school zones countywide. If adopted, drivers caught going more than 10 mph over the posted school-zone limit would receive a $100 ticket in the mail — not from an officer on the roadside, but from a camera reviewed later by a certified traffic enforcement official.
Aug 143 min read


Wesley Chapel Firefighter Challenges Incumbent for Florida House District 54
Michael Pultorak, a longtime Wesley Chapel resident and 26-year captain with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, is challenging incumbent Rep. Randy Maggard in the Republican primary for Florida House District 54 on Aug. 18.
Aug 131 min read


Two Rivers' 6,547 Homes and a Surf Park Reach Their Final Pasco Vote Aug. 11
The Pasco County Planning Commission recommended approval of sweeping changes to the Two Rivers development on Wesley Chapel's eastern edge, despite pushback from residents worried about traffic, flooding and water.
Aug 131 min read


Wesley Chapel's New Fire Station Opens Friday, Cutting Response Times Roughly in Half
Fire Station 2 officially opens with a grand opening celebration on Friday, Aug. 14. County officials say the new facility will cut emergency response times in the area roughly in half.
Aug 122 min read


Pasco County Schools Expands K-8 Model to 6 Campuses as Wesley Chapel Parents Embrace the Approach
Pasco County Schools is growing its K-8 model this year, and Wesley Chapel families say the approach is paying off.
Aug 121 min read


Pasco Schools Launches a New Parent App for 2026-27 — Everything You Need in One Place Starting Thursday
Download the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store by searching for the Pasco County Schools parent app. You will need your ParentVUE login credentials to access your child's information.
Aug 112 min read


A Wesley Chapel Teacher Turned a Banking Lesson Into a Real Paid Internship — Here's How Six Pasco Students Are Spending Their Summer
When Chad Mallo was handed a financial literacy curriculum to teach at Angeline Academy of Innovation in Wesley Chapel, he noticed something immediately: the material tracked almost exactly with a professional banking credential he had earned during his 20-year career in the industry. So he picked up the phone and called the CEO of Achieva Credit Union.
Aug 112 min read


The Original Floridian Bar & Grill Just Opened in Dade City — And It's Worth the 25-Minute Drive from Wesley Chapel
If you have ever wanted to eat gator tail sourced from Lacoochee, wash it down with a local craft beer, and sit surrounded by original signs from Pasco County businesses that have been around since before the subdivisions started, The Original Floridian Bar & Grill in Dade City is exactly that — and it just opened.
Aug 102 min read


Pasco's Back-to-School Bus Hotline Opens Monday — Call Before Thursday's First Day to Get Your Child's Route
School starts Thursday. If your child rides the bus and you don't know their route or stop yet, Monday is the day to call. Pasco County Schools' Back-to-School Bus Hotline opens Monday, August 11 — three days before the first bell rings on August 13.
Aug 102 min read


School Starts Thursday — Every Wesley Chapel Bell Time for 2026-27
Classes resume Thursday, August 13, and several Wesley Chapel-area schools shifted start-time tiers this year. Before the first morning rush hits, here is every wesley chapel bell time for every Wesley Chapel campus so you can set those alarms correctly.
Aug 102 min read


9,500 More Homes and Millions of Square Feet of Commerce Are Planned Along SR-52 North of Wesley Chapel
The State Road 52 corridor between I-75 and the San Antonio area is in the early stages of a buildout that will add approximately 9,500 more homes and millions of square feet of commercial space to the immediate area north of Wesley Chapel
Aug 73 min read


West Nile Virus Has Been Detected in Pasco County — Here's What Wesley Chapel Residents Need to Know
Pasco County mosquito control officials are ramping up surveillance and treatment operations after West Nile virus was detected in sentinel chickens in the county.
Aug 73 min read


St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Is Planning a $145 Million Makeover — And Wesley Chapel Travelers Should Pay Attention
Tampa Bay's second major airport is gearing up for its biggest transformation in decades, and if you haven't considered flying out of St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) before, this might be the moment to start paying attention.
Aug 72 min read


New 384-Unit Apartment Community Moves Forward in Wesley Chapel After Financing Secured
A major new apartment community is moving closer to construction after developers secured financing for a 384-unit luxury multifamily project in one of Wesley Chapel's fastest-growing corridors.
Aug 62 min read


Free Back to School Bash Is Coming to Avalon Park This Saturday — Fun, Giveaways, and Community Before the New Year Kicks Off
The new school year starts August 13 — and this Saturday, Avalon Park is throwing a free community bash to kick things off right. Collide Community is hosting a Back to School Bash at 4110 Avalon Park Blvd on Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM — and it's open to everyone in the Wesley Chapel community.
Aug 61 min read


Pasco County Hurricane Recovery Money Is Still Available — Up to $75,000 for Eligible Wesley Chapel Homeowners
If your home was damaged by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, or Milton and you haven't applied for Pasco County's federal recovery program yet, there is still money available — but program staff say residents need to move fast before funding runs out.
Aug 62 min read


Coffee Social at Signature Workspace ☕
It’s exciting to see more and more local businesses creating opportunities for people to connect in Wesley Chapel.
Aug 61 min read


Non-Profit Showcase Business Breakfast 💙
This week's Non-Profit Showcase Business Breakfast took place at Pasco-Hernando State College – Porter Campus Conference Center and was organized by the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, bringing together local nonprofits that are making a real difference in our community.
Aug 61 min read


Tampa Bay Just Made the Michelin Guide in a Big Way — Here's Every Local Restaurant That Earned Recognition in 2026
The 2026 Michelin Guide Florida put Tampa Bay's restaurant scene firmly on the national radar — and the recognitions handed out this year signal that the region's culinary moment is real, not just hype.
Aug 52 min read
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