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Hi there, Land O' Lakes! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will the US 41–SR 54 overhaul change your daily drive?
  • Could Pasco's new land-use meetings come to Land O' Lakes?
  • What do new $5,000 bonuses mean for Pasco deputies in Land O' Lakes?

Also on today's calendar: Tennis Lessons and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 72.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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🗞 Nearby News

Lutz

  • U.S. and French Arrests Target Alleged Hamas Fundraising Network (ritzherald.com)
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Wesley Chapel

  • Ramsi Dental's Dr. Navid Ramsi Also Cuts A North Tampa Bay Chamber Ribbon (neighborhoodnewsonline.net)
  • Odessa Man Killed After Motorcycle Crash on I-75; Second Rider Seriously Injured (iontb.com)

Tampa

  • Motorcyclist Killed, Another Seriously Injured in I-75 Crash: FL Troopers (patch.com)
  • Potential Tropical Threat Tracked In Gulf: What This Means For FL (patch.com)

Ok Land O' Lakes! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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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