Pasco County deputies shoot, kill man armed with knife

A man is dead after a Pasco County deputy shot him behind a Hudson shopping plaza Friday afternoon when he refused to drop a butcher knife. 

Skydivers compete for national titles over the water in Zephyrhills

For the skydivers competing at Skydive City this week, opening a parachute is only the beginning. The challenge comes as they approach the ground, flying across the water and navigating a course where every move counts.

Pasco County dengue cases rise to 3 amid declared state of emergency

Following a declared a state of emergency in Pasco County, health officials confirmed three locally contracted cases of dengue fever Friday.

Student arrested after alleged pepper spray attack at Hudson High School, deputies say

A student was arrested on Friday after being accused of using pepper spray on a group of people at Hudson High School, leading to temporary school lockdowns in the area, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

Multiple Tampa Bay area counties declare local states of emergency as dengue fever cases rise

Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas leaders declared local states of emergency to combat dengue fever as rising mosquito-borne infections and a confirmed death impact the Tampa Bay region.

Elite skydivers compete for national titles in Zephyrhills this week: How to watch

Some of the nation's top canopy pilots are competing in Pasco County this week as the U.S. Parachute Association's 2026 National Canopy Piloting Championships are underway.

Saint Leo University to offer 3-year, reduced credit hour bachelor’s degree

Saint Leo University is launching a new bachelor’s degree this January that requires fewer credit hours than the traditional 120-credit model and is also one year shorter. 

Pasco County parents arrested after baby hospitalized with .383 blood alcohol level: Affidavit

A Florida couple faces felony child neglect charges after their 6-month-old daughter was hospitalized with a life-threatening blood alcohol level of 0.383, according to law enforcement.

Juvenile arrested after shooting and injuring man in Holiday, deputies say

A man was shot and seriously injured by a juvenile in Holiday on Saturday afternoon, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. 

E-bike battery sparks house fire that kills dog, displaces 6 in New Port Richey

Heavy fire and smoke destroyed a New Port Richey home on Wednesday, displacing six people and killing a dog, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.

School bus loading children struck by tractor-trailer on US-301 in Pasco County: FHP

A tractor-trailer collided with a Hyundai Tucson and a Pasco County school bus on US-301 on Tuesday morning, sending two bus passengers to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

DeSantis announces $5K bonuses for 1,500 new Florida law enforcement officers

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state is awarding $5,000 bonuses to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of an effort to recruit more officers and encourage them to relocate to Florida.

Pasco County fire officials address building codes after Cobalt Apartments fire

After a fire at a Wesley Chapel apartment complex left more than 150 people displaced, Pasco County fire officials are addressing many concerns about fire safety.

Dade City man survives 10-day coma after severe sepsis battle: 'By the grace of God'

A 73-year-old Dade City man is celebrating a full recovery after surviving a life-threatening case of sepsis that left him in a medically induced coma for 10 days at Tampa General Hospital.