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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Land O' Lakes locals concerned over FDOT plans for busy US 41 and SR 54 intersection (tampabay28.com) — Drivers in Land O' Lakes face upcoming changes at the busy U.S. 41 and State Road 54 intersection, where FDOT plans new turn lanes and median closures to improve safety and congestion. Residents packed a public meeting to question whether the $3.5 million project, slated for 2027, will truly ease backups or simply shift traffic problems into nearby neighborhoods.
• Pasco BOCC Looks into Adding Third Monthly Meeting (hernandosun.com) — Pasco commissioners are weighing a third monthly land-use meeting that could be held at the county utilities building in Land O' Lakes, potentially making it easier for residents to attend. They also approved new sidewalks, a senior housing site, and a rezoning, while debating how to better fund school resource officers and sheriff's insurance costs.
• Business Digest: Liquor Depot raises $18K for Alstott foundation (lakerlutznews.com) — Pasco County's latest Business Digest includes new law enforcement recruitment bonuses announced in Land O' Lakes for 38 local officers, part of a statewide incentive program. It also highlights a Tampa fundraiser for the Mike Alstott Family Foundation, a major Pasco small-business hurricane recovery program, and a Hudson nonprofit expanding job training opportunities for residents.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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