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Law enforcement memorial to honor fallen officers

Law enforcement memorial to honor fallen officers

Pasco, Florida -- Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco invites the public to attend the 2013 Pasco Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service, scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3.

The event will take place on the north lawn of the Historic Courthouse, located at 37918 Meridian Avenue in Dade City.

The memorial honors eight officers killed in the line of duty in Pasco County from 1909 with Deputy Sheriff Shelly Nicks to 2011 when Hernando County Deputy Sheriff John Mecklenburg was killed in Pasco County while pursuing a driver on U.S. Highway 41.

Pasco Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Memorial

Pasco Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Memorial

Paco County, Florida -- The 2013 Pasco Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Memorial will be held on Friday, May 3 starting at 7:30 p.m.

It will be held on the north lawn of the Historic Courthouse, located at 37918 Meridian Avenue in Dade City.

Each year members of the Honor Guard visit the grave sites of the 8 Officer's killed in the line of duty.  

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Congressman Bilirakis hosts free job fair at Pasco-Hernando CC

Congressman Bilirakis hosts free job fair at Pasco-Hernando CC

Dade City, FL -- The office of U.S. representative Gus Bilirakis has announced that the congressman will hold a job fair on May 2, at Pasco-Hernando Community College. The event will bring together more than 30 employers from various fields including banking, law enforcement, education, retail, hospitality, technology, community services and healthcare.

Pasco Sheriff’s Office hires New Port Richey Police Chief

Pasco Sheriff’s Office hires New Port Richey Police Chief

New Port Richey, Florida -- The Pasco County Sheriff's Office has announced it has hired New Port Richey Police Chief James Steffens as its new Chief Forensic Investigator.

Steffens will be replacing Charlie May who spent 25 years at the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and the last seven years as Chief Forensic Investigator. May’s retirement will be effective on March 31, 2013.

8th annual Suncoast Arts Festival winners announced

Wesley Chapel, Florida -- The Suncoast Arts Fest 2013 was held at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel in mid-January.

More than 100 fine artists and craftsmen made the premier art event the finest in Pasco County. Each year, proceeds from the family-friendly event benefits Art for Kids

Congratulations to all the winners!

SUNCOAST ARTS FEST 2013
SHOW AWARD WINNERS

BB&T joins Pasco Economic Development Council Board

BB&T joins Pasco Economic Development Council Board

Lutz, Florida -- BB&T, a longtime investor in Pasco EDC, has increased its financial commitment to economic development and will be joining the Board of Directors.  Representing BB&T on the Pasco EDC Board will be Senior Vice President Chip Falk.

“As investors in Pasco EDC we have seen the progress Pasco County has made over the last few years,” said Falk.  “2013 will be an exciting year in Pasco County and we are glad to be an even bigger part of that.”