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Eagle Scout’s project aims to help Pasco County Sheriff’s K-9s track missing people

NewsBy Stephen McKellarAugust 12, 2025

By: Erik Waxler | ORGINAL ARTICLE PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A Pasco County Eagle Scout’s project is expected to help the sheriff’s office better train its K-9s for search and rescue…

Training Season is Here

NewsBy Stephen McKellarAugust 7, 2025

From outdoor essentials to advanced leadership, we’ve got the courses to help you grow as a leader—and make a bigger impact in your unit. 🎯 This month’s feature video spotlights…

New Recruitment Materials Now Available

NewsBy Stephen McKellarAugust 7, 2025

The 2025 recruitment season is here—and we’ve made it easier than ever to welcome new families into Scouting. Updated Recruitment MaterialsOur Recruitment Resource Hub is now live with refreshed materials…

Your Voice Matters – Help Us Improve our Council

News, Scouting BeaconBy Stephen McKellarJuly 9, 2025

Council Commissioner Matt Cordani shares how your feedback will directly impact our Properties, Programming, Membership & Recruiting, and District & Council Support.Take a few minutes to complete the surveys with…

Tampa Scout Takes on All 142 Merit Badges

NewsBy Stephen McKellarJune 18, 2025

Meet Jacob from Troop 610 When Jacob set out on his journey in Scouting, he wasn’t chasing a number. He wasn’t even trying to stand out. What inspired his goal…

ScoutReach Youth Discover Confidence and Camaraderie at Camp Soule

NewsBy Stephen McKellarJune 11, 2025

This past weekend, five youth participated in their very first overnight Scouting experience through our ScoutReach program at Operation First Class, held at Camp Soule. Four of the Scouts came…

Polk County Scout Raising Funds to Support Law Enforcement Through Innovative Training Equipment

NewsBy Stephen McKellarJune 5, 2025

Read the original article from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. At just 13 years old, Vini G. of Troop 528 in Davenport is setting an inspiring example of service and…

Trained Leaders = Bigger Adventures

News, Scouting BeaconBy Stephen McKellarJune 5, 2025

Specialized program training is the key to transforming your Scout adventure—unlocking new experiences and endless possibilities. Just ask Scott, a local Scoutmaster, who has witnessed firsthand how training in climbing,…

Why the Buddy System Still Matters in Scouting

NewsBy Stephen McKellarMay 20, 2025

At the heart of Scouting is a commitment to youth safety, leadership, and shared experiences. One of the simplest yet most important tools we use to safeguard our Scouts is…

Five Scouts, One Troop, One Incredible Achievement

NewsBy Stephen McKellarMay 6, 2025

As originally reported by WFLA News Channel 8Read the full article here Five outstanding young men from Troop 329 — chartered by St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa — earned…

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