River Ridge High School & Middle School closed after smoke from controlled burn enters classrooms

River Ridge High School and River Ridge Middle School in Pasco County were closed on Wednesday after school officials say "excessive smoke" from a nearby controlled burn led to unsafe conditions on campus.

Innocent bystander hospitalized after shootout at Chevron Gas Station: NPRPD

An innocent bystander was hospitalized after a shootout between two people at a Chevron gas station in New Port Richey on Saturday morning, according to police.

Man stabbed to death in New Port Richey, PCSO looking for suspect

One person is dead after a stabbing in New Port Richey and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for the suspect.

Man arrested for trying to meet up with minors for sexual acts: PCSO

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after the Pasco County Sheriff's Office says he sent videos of himself doing sexual acts in front of a 7-and-9 year-old.

New Port Richey man gets heart transplant after setbacks

A New Port Richey man became the 100th heart transplant recipient, and first heart transplant of the year, at a Largo hospital. 

2 killed after motorcyclist hits pedestrian in Pasco County: FHP

Two people from New Port Richey are dead after a motorcyclist hit a pedestrian who was trying to cross Little Rd. early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Fiery crash kills New Port Richey man after losing control of car: FHP

A high-speed crash on State Rd. 54 killed one person and sent another to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Homicide investigation ongoing after man kills wife: PCSO

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a homicide that happened Saturday night in New Port Richey.

Spring Hill man dies after car crash in New Port Richey: FHP

A Spring Hill man died Wednesday morning after his Ford Explorer drifted off the road in New Port Richey, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

New Port Richey man turns hair into Christmas tree

A creative idea from a New Port Richey man ended with him turning his hair into the shape of a Christmas tree.

Watch: USPS trucks underwater in New Port Richey after Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton brought record rainfall to western Florida, with some parts of the region receiving up to 16 feet of rain from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.