Around Wesley Chapel

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Jeff Harrington as Pasco County sheriff. Meet the veteran law enforcement leader, former police chief and educator who will serve the remainder of Chris Nocco’s term.

Pasco County approved a five-year Med-Trans partnership for a round-the-clock medical helicopter based at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport.

Pasco County polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today for the General Election. Elections officials say voters can check their precinct, review a sample ballot and bring the required ID before heading out.

Please review Jayden Phillip Barnett’s photo and share this alert with neighbors. Last seen in northern Seven Oaks. Have information? Call the Pasco Sheriff’s Office at 727-847-8102, option 7.

The practice says its new office opens Monday, Nov. 2, at 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Suite 201, with Dr. Faizi Ahmed seeing patients and appointments there listed as coming soon.

A 35-acre destination promises manufactured waves, a sandy beach, dining and entertainment in eastern Pasco. Here’s what’s planned—and what still has to happen before visitors can paddle out.