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Speed Crackdown Hits Pasco Roads This Week: Operation Southern Slow Down Runs July 13–18

Extra patrols are targeting speeders on I-75, U.S. 19 and state highways through Saturday. Here's what Pasco drivers need to know — including Florida's tough new "super speeder" penalties.

I-75 Southbound Shut Down at State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel a for a Fatal Crash Investigation

Southbound I-75 was closed near the State Road 56 interchange Saturday night, with all traffic forced off the highway and heavy delays reported across the area. Key details, including reports of a fatality, remain unconfirmed by officials.

Two Rivers' Nearly 4,000 Homes and a 35-Acre Surf Park Clear Pasco Planning Commission — Despite a Room Full of "No"

The Pasco County Planning Commission recommended approval of sweeping changes to the Two Rivers development on Wesley Chapel's eastern edge — thousands of homes, hotels and a surf park — over residents' warnings about traffic, flooding and water. County commissioners get the final say.

Deadly Crash Shuts All I-75 Southbound Lanes at Wesley Chapel Boulevard — Avoid the Area

A fatal early-morning crash near mile marker 279 has closed every southbound lane of Interstate 75 in Wesley Chapel, forcing all traffic off at the Wesley Chapel Boulevard exit and triggering miles of rush-hour backups.

417 Homes, a Hotel and 42,800 Square Feet of Shops: 'Pomelo Square' Advances at Old Pasco and Overpass

A Minnesota developer is marketing a walkable town center — townhomes, apartments, retail and a hotel pad — at one of Wesley Chapel's busiest emerging corners, with delivery targeted for early 2028.

Wesley Chapel's First Home Depot Clears County Hurdle for Site Near Tampa Premium Outlets

A big-box Home Depot has moved forward in the county approval process for the Cypress Creek Town Center off State Road 56 — poised to become the closest home improvement store for tens of thousands of Wesley Chapel residents.

Free Fireworks Return to Dade City for America's 250th on July 4 — Here's What East Pasco Families Should Know

Dade City closes out Pasco County's America 250 celebrations with a free fireworks finale over John S. Burks Memorial Park at about 9 p.m. on July 4 — and Wesley Chapel has its own patriotic events the same night.

Crews Free Trapped Fawn While Battling Brush Fire Near State Road 52 and Ehren Cutoff

Pasco County firefighters and the Florida Forest Service worked to contain a lightning-sparked brush fire near State Road 52 and Ehren Cutoff — and rescued an injured baby deer caught in a fence along the way.

Six-Building Retail and Restaurant Plaza Planned at SR 56 and Mansfield Boulevard

Developers have submitted a site plan to Pasco County for a 72,000-square-foot commercial center across from the new Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital, with The Fresh Market named as the only confirmed tenant so far.

I-75 North Shut Down at Wesley Chapel Blvd. After Oversized-Load Semi Crash — Avoid the Area

All northbound lanes of Interstate 75 are blocked near State Road 54 (Wesley Chapel Boulevard) after a crash involving a semi hauling an oversized load, forcing traffic off the highway and snarling local roads.

New Aldi Planned for State Road 52 Near Mirada in San Antonio

Plans have been filed for an Aldi grocery store on the south side of State Road 52 near the Mirada Publix — adding a second supermarket option to one of Pasco County's fastest-growing corridors.

Your August 18 Primary Ballot: Every Wesley Chapel Race and Candidate

Florida's closed primary lands August 18, and the slate of contested races for Wesley Chapel voters runs from the U.S. Senate and governor down to three Pasco County School Board seats. Here's who's on your ballot.

Your Guide to Epperson Lagoon: Tickets, Prices, and What to Know Before You Go

Wesley Chapel's famous Crystal Lagoon is a tropical-style oasis right in our backyard. Here's how to get tickets, what it costs, and how to make the most of your visit.

New Publix Coming to Wiregrass Ranch Area