Woman injured in New Port Richey shooting, deputies say
A woman was rushed to the hospital after a shooting at the intersection of Plathe Road and Rowan Road in New Port Richey Thursday evening.
Child hospitalized after being stabbed in chest by catfish, Pasco Fire Rescue says
A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.
New Port Richey parents arrested after 14-month-old overdoses from their drugs, police say
Police in New Port Richey arrested the parents of a 14-month-old boy who died in his crib after an autopsy showed the child's death was caused by "multi-drug toxicity" with both meth and fentanyl being found in his system.
3 missing boaters located off New Port Richey coast
The US Coast Guard said three people reported missing off the coast of New Port Richey were found.
Pasco deputies arrest substitute teacher accused of molesting 2 girls at elementary school
Deputies said the suspect was working as a substitute teacher at James Marlowe Elementary during PE when he grabbed and molested both of the girls, ages 10 and 11. When one of the victims pulled away, he said, "Come back here, baby girl." Another girl said he had tried to give her a hug, but she was able to get away before he could touch her.
First lanes of long-awaited Ridge Road Extension set to open, linking Pasco highways
The pavement is down, and the lanes are lined. But right now, the only traffic you will find on the Ridge Road Extension is from construction crews.
Historic Hacienda Hotel in New Port Richey to reopen after major renovation
The gulf coast's 'other pink hotel,' the Hacienda in Pasco County was near complete disrepair, but after a massive renovation, this historic hidden gem of Florida is almost ready to again welcome guests.
Pasco County teacher arrested for child abuse, accused of assaulting young boy
Deputies arrested a Pasco County middle school teacher for child abuse after they say he assaulted a young boy who was playing basketball outside of his New Port Richey home. Investigators said he shoved the child and put his hands around the boy's neck.
Pumpkin patch honors Pasco County teacher who died from COVID-19
Renee Dermott adored this time of year, so it's only fitting that her community is hosting a pumpkin patch in her honor.
17 arrested after fight at Gulf Middle School
Some of the charges include battery on a law enforcement officer and possession of weapons on school grounds. Police tell us those weapons included knives and scissors.
Pasco coffee shop owners rent RV to deliver thousands of cups to brewery in Texas
What started with a wrong delivery to a New Port Richey coffee stand ended with an 1,100-mile journey to hand-deliver 60,000 custom-branded beer cups to a grateful brewery in Texas. Even the mayor came out to greet them.
Missing 17-year-old from New Port Richey found safe
A statewide Missing Child Alert has been canceled for a 17-year-old girl who had last been seen in New Port Richey, after the teen was found safe.
AMBER Alert issued for Pasco County 11-year-old last seen in New Port Richey
A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for a Pasco County girl who was originally reported as a runaway. Now they believe she is in the company of a 20-year-old male.
Teen arrested after River Ridge High School fight leaves student unconscious
A 17-year-old student was arrested Wednesday for his alleged role in a fight at River Ridge High School that ended with another student being flown to the hospital.
Massive sinkhole near New Port Richey restaurant reopens three months later
County officials said a sinkhole repair company filled the hole on Jan. 7. Four days later, the fill material began to collapse. The hole has now grown about another four feet on the north side and is about 50 feet wide.
Pasco County says improvements coming to vaccination process
Officials in Pasco County say they will soon announce a new web site and phone line where residents can make an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Amid pandemic, chocolatier says 'hot chocolate bombs' saved her business
A New Port Richey chocolate shop owner says, as coronavirus spread, her sales soured -- until a social media trend helped sweeten things up.
New Pasco school helps students in recovery
The Calvary Chapel Worship Center in New Port Richey is home to a unique school. Nine teens, ages 14 to 19, will fill the chairs as the first students of Victory High School, the first in the area for Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, a non-profit private school.
Pasco County teacher taken by COVID-19 remembered for her love for all things fall
Renee Dermott died of cardiac arrest after testing positive and battling COVID-19 three months ago. Her family has set up a fitting tribute to the school teacher, who loved Halloween and the fall season.
Engineers examine 130-foot hole in New Port Richey that continues to grow
A depression in New Port Richey grew overnight and now measures 46 feet across and approximately 130 feet deep. The hole was initially 5 feet wide when it was first discovered Monday.