Food pantry in New Port Richey brings the pantry to the people

Mary Maya says when her check ran out at the end of each month, she’d be without food for one to two weeks. 

16-year-old seriously injured in hit-and-run in New Port Richey

A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in New Port Richey on Wednesday night, according to police.

New Port Richey distillery to bottle The Rolling Stones new signature rum ‘Crossfire Hurricane’

Turning out distinctive bottles of spirits is nothing new for Spencer Wolf and his team at The Point Distillery in New Port Richey. But, there’s some special rum waiting in the warehouse – 28,000 gallons for The Rolling Stones. 

Port Richey power couple prepares to compete in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Fourth of July

"We're incredibly supportive of one another, and we also push each other to look at things differently to really rethink what's possible. He's my hotdog sparring partner. He's my best friend, and it's amazing to have him on the circuit with me," Sudo said.

New Port Richey driver qualifies for Indy 500

From his family's garage in New Port Richey, RC Enerson clocks into his day job as the racing director of the Lucas Oil School of racing. 

Four arrested in human trafficking case involving teen girl, Pasco sheriff urges victims to come forward

Four men were arrested in a human trafficking case that involved a 16-year-old girl in Pasco County. Now, investigators with the Pasco Sheriff's Office said they believe there may be additional victims. 

New Port Richey school employee arrested for hiding weapons used by student, police say

A report about shots fired in a New Port Richey neighborhood led to the arrest of a school employee, accused of hiding firearms that were purchased by juveniles, according to police.

New Port Richey company helps families install extra deadbolts after missing toddler wanders from home

A volunteer and former Marine found 2-year-old JJ on Friday – 24 hours after the toddler disappeared. The little boy got out of his home while his mom was napping on Thursday, and it started an all out search in Hernando County. 

New Port Richey mom dragged by car while teaching 9-year-old child to drive, police say

A 9-year-old child was behind the wheel of a vehicle that crashed into a New Port Richey building, police said, adding that they learned the mother was teaching the child how to drive.

New Port Richey girl with severe form of epilepsy, cerebral palsy gifted castle for Christmas

When the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked six-year-old Kathryn Handford, of New Port Richey, what she wanted for Christmas, she said a castle. It was a challenging request, even for Make-A-Wish.