Port Richey News

AmSkills taking its training statewide

HOLIDAY — AmSkills, the Pasco-based nonprofit that trains people of all ages and backgrounds for career jobs in manufacturing, is taking its show on the road.

Lighthouse for the Blind and Disabled shows how it’s done

TRINITY — As it turns out, according to Stefanie Pontlitz, CEO and executive director of Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, LVIB clients love to go bowling.

Cheer squad brings home 3 titles

The South Pasco Predators Cheerleading Squad sent a whopping 10 teams to the Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championships on Dec. 9-12 — and brought home honors including three national champio...

Florida State Fair is one of Tampa’s biggest events of the year

The Florida State Fair is back at the Florida State Fairgrounds from February 6-17, 2025. This year’s event promises to be one of the biggest and most exciting yet, bringing everything you love—outrag...

Plant City’s world-famous strawberry shortcakes are served at a beloved roadside market

Plant City’s World Famous Parkesdale Market is gearing up for the return of its beloved Strawberry Shortcake season, and it’s well worth the drive from Tampa. Starting January 2, the […] The post Plan...

HART’s popular Route 1 bus route will be fare-free in 2025

In an exciting move for public transit in Tampa, the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) announced that starting January 5, 2025, Route 1 will be fare-free for all riders. This change […] The post H...

Two Pasco County schools get new leadership

Two Pasco County schools have new principals following School Board approval on Dec. 17.