Around Dade City

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Jeff Harrington as Pasco County sheriff. Meet the veteran law enforcement leader, former police chief and educator who will serve the remainder of Chris Nocco’s term.

Pasco County approved a five-year Med-Trans partnership for a round-the-clock medical helicopter based at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport.

Pasco County voters can cast ballots today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and use free GoPasco rides to the polls with a valid voter card.

The Dade City museum has a Friday field-trip day and a Saturday reenactment, with a 2 p.m. battle, admission prices and free parking.

Pasco County’s early voting for the Nov. 3 general election ends at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Dade City voters can use the East Pasco Government Center at 14236 6th St., and county voters may vote at any of the 12 early-voting sites.

Pasco County is waiving residential tire disposal fees through Nov. 1, with the East Pasco Transfer Station in Dade City as the local drop-off site. Saturday, Oct. 31 is the last scheduled day to use the waiver before it ends.