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Mitch PerryFebruary 21, 2018

Rob Wallace, a Republican who served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002 representing Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, died on Monday, jumping from a Dale Mabry Highway overpass. Wallace was 65. At least one witness saw Wallace plunge 40 to 50 feet onto Gunn Highway, according to a Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s report. […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 9, 2018

Mike Wells picked up an endorsement Tuesday for his Pasco County Commission re-election campaign from county tax collector and former Republican state Rep. Mike Fasano. “It is my honor to endorse Mike Wells for Pasco County Commissioner. Mike is a true community servant, with the experience necessary to effectively advocate on behalf of Pasco County […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 26, 2017

‘Tis the season for giving, and the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office is in spirit. Headed by Mike Fasano, the entity raised over $8,000 for Pinellas-Pasco charity Nourish to Flourish. Founded by area public defender Bob Dillinger and wife Kay Dillinger in honor of their late daughter Beth Dillinger, the charity aims to provide food for […]

Staff ReportsDecember 11, 2017

The 23rd annual Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway will be held 9-11 a.m. Friday at Faith Baptist Church located at 9230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. The announcement was made Monday by Tax Collector Mike Fasano, House Speaker Richard Corcoran, Sheriff Chris Nocco, Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley and Property Appraiser Gary Joiner, all of Pasco County. The giveaway […]

Drew WilsonNovember 10, 2017

Republican Ardian Zika posted a solid fundraising report for October with $23,000 raised and an on-hand total of $124,000 in the race to replace House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37. Zika took in 44 contributions last month, including 15 for the maximum donation of $1,000. His spending clocked in at just $1,250 – […]

Drew WilsonNovember 10, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran is teaming up with Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano and a host of other county officials and corporate sponsors for a holiday food giveaway on December 15. Corcoran and Fasano will be joined by county Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley, Property Appraiser Gary Joiner and Sheriff Chris Nocco for the […]

Phil AmmannOctober 4, 2017

Ed Hooper, in his bid to return to Tallahassee, picked up a major endorsement Wednesday from Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano. Fasano, a former Republican state lawmaker, has been a longtime political force in West Pasco County. Hooper, who served in the House from 2006 to 2014, is running in Senate District 16, covering […]

Mitch PerryJune 6, 2017

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Democrat Linda Jack, a veterinarian from New Port Richey, has filed to run for the Florida House District 36 seat currently held by Republican Amber Mariano. Dr.Jack is a Florida native who spent many years traveling, performing and teaching as a professional musician, based in New York, Boston and Nashville. She then switched careers after […]

Mitch PerryJune 1, 2017

Bill Gunter, a pastor of the Redeemer Community Church in New Port Richey, will make a second run for the Florida Legislature, seeking the House District 37 seat being vacated next year by term-limited Richard Corcoran. “Our great President Donald J. Trump has inspired me with his leadership and direction over the past year,” Gunter said in a statement. I will fight […]

Jim RosicaNovember 16, 2016

Senate President-designate Joe Negron on Tuesday released his chamber’s proposed rules for 2016-18, which didn’t contain the strict provisions of their House counterparts. But the Stuart Republican, set to officially take over next week, still told members in a memo to “review the attached documents carefully” since “the adoption of rules is a significant matter.” […]

Tag: Mike Fasano

Former state lawmaker Rob Wallace commits suicide

Mike Fasano endorses Mike Wells for Pasco County Commission

Mike Fasano and staff chip in big for hungry children

Pasco politicians announce Farm Share this week

HD 37 Republican Ardian Zika adds $23K in October

Corcoran-Fasano Holiday Food Giveaway set for Dec. 15

Ed Hooper nabs Mike Fasano endorsement for SD 16

New Port Richey Democrat Linda Jack to challenge Amber Mariano in state House Distirct 36

Bill Gunter taking another stab at HD 37 seat

Florida Senate light on lobbying in new rules