Recycling efforts increase as county teams up with schools

Submitted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10th, 11:45 am

Pasco County (Via Pasco County Communications) -- A community paper recycling program called “Bring It from Home!” joins Pasco County Recycling and the Pasco County District School Board Conservation Department in a collaborative effort to recycle large quantities of paper products. This cooperative effort has just expanded the combined number of paper drop off sites to over 100 county-wide.

“With close to 90 school campuses and Pasco County adding another 25 sites, we’ve achieved an amazing depth of coverage for paper recycling drop off. It is exciting that any citizen should be able to find a recycling drop-off site within a few miles of their home," explains Karen Bryant of the Pasco County School District.

US GreenFiber, LLC, a paper recycler and re-manufacturer, supplies the 8-yard containers for collection at no charge. GreenFiber then services them and turns cardboard, newspaper and other paper products into insulation at their plant located in Ybor City. The insulation is then marketed at local retailers such as Home Depot and Lowe’s.

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Free and reduced-price meal applications now available

Submitted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 9th, 11:13 am

Land O’ Lakes—The District School Board of Pasco County’s policy for free and reduced-priced meals and meal prices was approved for the 2011-2012 school year.

Under the National School Lunch Act, families who are below the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines may qualify for free or reduced-priced meal benefits. Families MUST complete a new Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application for the upcoming school year.

Families can apply online by visiting the Food and Nutrition Services Department website; or applications will be available on August 1, 2011 from any Pasco County school cafeteria or administration office, at student orientation, and throughout the school year. A new family application MUST be submitted at the start of each new school year.

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Sheriff Nocco to discuss policing strategies with Pasco homeowners

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, July 8th, 8:57 am

Pasco County, Florida -- Newly-appointed Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco will discuss his policing strategies when he addresses the Pasco Alliance of Community Associations' monthly meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14.

The public is invited to attend the PACA meeting. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, located at 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. (US 41), three miles north of SR 54.

Sheriff Nocco will discuss his strategic planning initiatives as well as intelligence-led policing, and his plans to combat the illegal dispensing of prescription drugs. The sheriff will answer questions following his presentation.

PACA president Jim Flateau said, “We look forward to Sheriff Nocco’s first visit with PACA members. We are eager to welcome him and learn about the policing initiatives and other crimefighting techniques he is implementing for the protection of Pasco County residents.”

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Pasco beauties compete for Miss Florida crown

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 7th, 11:02 am

Pasco County, Florida -- Several Miss Florida 2011 contestants either hold titles from, or were raised in, Pasco County. As St. Pete is once again playing host to a bevy of beauties in anticipation of the Miss Florida pageant on Saturday, July 9, 2011, now is the time to get to know some of the local contenders.

PHOTOS: Gorgeous local Miss Florida 2011 contestants

These contestants will be representing Pasco at the statewide pageant:

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Tribute wrestling show to honor the late 'Macho Man' Randy Savage

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 7th, 9:23 am

New Port Richey, Florida -- New Dawn Wrestling will be sponsoring a "Macho Man" Randy Savage Tribute Show on Saturday, July 9, in New Port Richey.

The event will feature a live performance by Hallow Heroes, and the following wrestlers will be part of the live show: "The Genius," Honly Tonk Man, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Ox Baker, Titan, Big Vito, and more.

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Tampa Bay area Miss Florida 2011 contestants

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 7th, 8:45 am

Courtesy of Miss Florida 2011

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Pedestrian killed in hit and run

Submitted by Christopher Collette, Online Producer

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 9:25am

New Port Richey, Florida -- A woman out for a walk was struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Pasco County.

The Florida Highway Patrol says 49-year-old Deborah Bobek of New Port Richey was walking alongside Grand Boulevard, south of Sunshine Park Drive just after 5 a.m.

An unknown vehicle struck Bobek from behind, throwing her into the center of the road. Bobek died on scene from her injuries.

The vehicle fled the area after the accident. No description of the vehicle or its driver is available at this time.

The FHP asks that anyone with information on this case contact Corporal Covert at 813-631-4020.

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