City of Zephyrhills

? Great American Teach-In? Earlier this week, the City of Zephyrhills visited Woodland Elementary School, providing students a hands-on lesson in solid waste collection operations. ?? Our #cityofzephyrhills Public Works Department rolled out one of the city’s sanitation trucks, and students had a blast learning about: ? How garbage and recycling are collected ? What happens to residential trash after it’s picked up The kids even got to jump right in to one of our trucks for the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience! Thank you to everyone for making the educational event so memorable!

Meet the Amazing Team at the City of Zephyrhills Public Library ?? Our local library, located at 5347 8th Street, is more than just books — it's the heart of the?#cityofzephyrhills?community, powered by this incredible staff! Be sure to like and follow their Facebook page: https://lnkd.in/eQhaxzws

At last night's City of Zephyrhills City Council meeting, Mayor Melonie Bahr Monson dedicated a proclamation recognizing Bill Nye Realty’s 50th anniversary! ?? Bill and Andrea Nye moved to the the area in 1971 as dedicated educators and quickly became beloved figures through their commitment to various #cityofzephyrhills businesses, youth sports leagues, and civic organizations. Bill Nye Realty opened in 1974, and later became the first Century 21 franchise in Pasco County in 1975. Over the years, the family's efforts in the realty industry have helped land many iconic businesses and franchises to our town, along with a new VA Clinic to support local veterans. ?? Here’s to Century 21 Bill Nye Realty, Inc. and their decades of contributions to our community — congratulations on 50 amazing years! ??

City of Zephyrhills intern Francesca Cufino recently went on a ride-along with Zephyrhills Police Department Officer (ZPD) Joel Aguayo, getting an inside look at what it's like to work the night shift. What’s Officer Aguayo’s favorite perk of his shift? Having the fitness center all to himself for a post-shift workout! Aguayo joined ZPD in July 2023. Born in Tampa and raised in Zephyrhills, he was a multi-sport athlete at Zephyrhills High School, competing in basketball and football. He's part of long line of Bulldog alumni who have stepped up to serve with the ZPD!

Jump right in to A CAREER! The City of Zephyrhills is hiring for positions across multiple departments, including: ? Customer Service Representative - Utility Billing ? Heavy Equipment Operator I ? Parks Maintenance Worker I ? Patrol Officer ? Public Information Officer Intern ? Public Safety Operator ? Sanitation Worker I ? Scada Specialist ? Senior Maintenance Mechanic - Fleet ? Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator A, B, C, or Trainee The #cityofzephyrhills offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and Florida Retirement System (FRS). For additional questions, email [email protected], call 813-780-0012, or visit: https://lnkd.in/e9t4TjX

The?City of Zephyrhills November 2024 E-Newsletter is Here! ?? Jump right in to stay connected with the latest updates from the?#cityofzephyrhills: https://ow.ly/gB0750TZvMv This edition features information on Hurricane Milton response, community projects, upcoming events, city services, and more.

Exciting Progress at Hercules Park! ?? Construction is moving along at City of Zephyrhills' Hercules Park, located at 38110 County Road 54. Once completed, this 11-acre community park project will feature a splash pad equipped with trees shooting water into tipping buckets and barrels, playground equipment, covered pavilions, and a continuous concrete sidewalk around the trail. Thanks to Wharton-Smith, Inc. for helping our vision in the #cityofzephyrhills become reality. Stay tuned for more updates on a grand opening celebration. ?? Jump right in to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKVeB6jQ

Welcoming Our Newest Officers to the City of Zephyrhills Police Department! ?? We are proud to announce the swearing-in of Officer Gage Dixon and Officer Herman Wedgren to our ranks! Officer Gage Dixon ??♂? Born and raised in Pasco County, Gage graduated from Pasco High School in 2018 and went on to study at Pasco-Hernando State College. Following a five-year career as an Auto Accident Claims Investigator, Gage was inspired to follow in the footsteps of his late father, Sgt. David Dixon, who also served in our agency. Gage recently completed the Law Enforcement Academy as a top three graduate and was a member of the Class 124 Honor Guard. He and his fiancée are excited to begin this new chapter in their lives. Officer Herman Wedgren ??♂? Originally from Utica, New York, Herman graduated from high school in 2005 and later began his law enforcement journey as a Correctional Officer, before putting himself through the police academy at Mohawk Valley Community College in Upstate NY. He worked in multiple departments across New York before relocating with his family to Florida in June 2024. He recently completed the Equivalency of Training program at Pasco-Hernando State College to continue his passion for law enforcement. Herman also serves in the United States Air National Guard and is joined in this new chapter with his wife and three children. Let’s give these officers a warm welcome as they start their journey of service to our #cityofzephyrhills community!

?? Honoring the 2024 East Pasco Stars Softball Team! ?? Last night, City of Zephyrhills Mayor Melonie Bahr Monson issued a special proclamation recognizing the incredible achievement of the 2024 East Pasco Stars! Representing Special Olympics Florida Pasco County - Athletes, Families, & Friends, this unstoppable group claimed their fourth consecutive title at the Special Olympics North America Softball National Championship in Pittsburgh, PA. From Sept. 6-8, 2024, the East Pasco Stars won all six of their games, including a 14-9 defeat of the Kansas Stars in the title matchup to bring home the gold. The East Pasco Stars outscored opponents by an 87-31 margin, with eight of their players hitting .600 or better. ?? Meet the awesome 2024 East Pasco Stars team: John Algood, Chris Allen, Josh Asua, Zach Brashear, Justen Buchanan, Kenny Carriveau, George Morris, Bubbie Morris, Phillip Olson, Roger Olson, Ernie Shultz, Brian Starnes, Andres Torres, Scott Walter, Curt Walters, and coaches Val Lundin, Belinda Brown, and Stacy Morris. ?? Thank you for making the #cityofzephyrhills proud!

Shoutout to City of Zephyrhills Police Department (ZPD) Officer Maldonado for stepping up yesterday and assisting #cityofzephyrhills residents with filling sandbags at Pasco Fire Station No. 29 (6907 Dairy Road), in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Stay safe, everyone! Remember to prepare and take all necessary precautions as the storm approaches. We’re all in this together! ??