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Pasco County Schools is eliminating passive screen time — those stretches where a computer is up and a student is just sitting behind it — and replacing it with more direct instruction, hands-on learning, and the kind of analog skills that research shows are quietly disappearing from classrooms across the country.

Every Wesley Chapel parent whose kids attend a Pasco County school has reason to celebrate. Pasco County Schools moved from a B to an A grade in 2026 — and for the first time since 2004, every single Pasco County school earned a grade of C or higher.

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold its final public hearing on the Two Rivers development amendment at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, August 11, in Dade City

The roughly $80 million, nearly 75-acre campus would sit on district-owned land off Meadow Pointe Boulevard, between Wesley Chapel Boulevard (CR-54) and State Road 56, near the Country Walk community.

Rivian has been actively scaling its service infrastructure across the country ahead of the anticipated launch of the R2 — its smaller, more affordable SUV that is expected to significantly expand the brand's customer base.

The August 18 Primary Election is almost here — and early voting opens this Saturday, August 8, giving Wesley Chapel residents two full weeks to cast their ballots without waiting for Election Day.

National homebuilder PulteGroup has finalized the purchase of a 136-acre property along Kenton Road and to the south of Elam Road, which will become its latest community: The Enclave at King Lake.

The School Board of Pasco County adopted tentative 2026-27 millage rates and a budget on July 28, setting the ceiling that will show up on Wesley Chapel homeowners' August TRIM notices.

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — If you drive daily on Wesley Chapel's two busiest state roads, mark August 25 on your calendar. That's when FDOT begins the $19.8 million SR-56 and Bruce B. Downs road repaving project, a 7.3-mile milling-and-resurfacing initiative with an estimated completion in fall 2027. The timing is worth noting: Pasco County Schools' first day for students in the 2026-27 year is Thursday, August 13, 2026. The repaving starts August 25. That means Wesley Chapel famili

A brand-new retail strip center at one of Wesley Chapel's fastest-growing intersections has just changed hands in a major commercial real estate deal — and the numbers behind it tell a clear story about where the community's growth is headed next.

Urban Expansion: Third Lake Development Submits Plans for Massive 273-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Next to The Grove

Dealing with the aftermath of a major hurricane is incredibly stressful, and an active evacuation order is the last time you want to figure out how to transport a medical device. That is why Hillsborough County emergency officials are stepping in early — opening pre-registration to build a safety net for vulnerable residents.

A new report shows nearly half of hiring managers would rather invest in artificial intelligence tools than train the latest class of college graduates, creating a tighter entry-level job market for the Class of 2026.

Beachgoers are being urged to stay out of dangerous surf after Clearwater Beach lifeguards carried out more than a dozen water rescues in recent days.

Driverless vehicles just got a new player on Tampa's streets. Tesla has officially launched its Robotaxi service locally, expanding into both Tampa and Orlando.

Tropical Depression Two formed off Florida's west coast Sunday morning and is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha within the next day or two as it continues to organize.

Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is officially underway, giving families a full month to stock up on supplies, clothing, and electronics without paying state sales tax.

After a long and uncertain road to recovery, Atonement Lutheran Church has reopened its sanctuary, nearly two years after Hurricane Milton tore through the building and left its future in doubt.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a stark warning to consumers this week regarding shelf-stable baked goods sitting in grocery carts across the state.

Pasco County has officially opened a new fire station in Wesley Chapel, part of a broader push to keep emergency response times fast as the county's population continues to surge.