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.
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.
See the newly discovered fossilized material left behind by a Florida lightning strike
A Florida professor says the discovery of fossilized lightning led to the formation of a new material that's never before discovered until now.
A Florida professor says the discovery of fossilized lightning led to the formation of a new material that's never before discovered until now.
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.
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.
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.
Pasco deputy returns fire after vehicle theft suspect shoots at law enforcement, officials say
Pasco County investigators are looking into what led up to a deputy-involved shooting that injured a suspect.
Pasco County investigators are looking into what led up to a deputy-involved shooting that injured a suspect.
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.
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.
Life-sized dinosaurs and dragons display in New Port Richey helps raise money for local museum
Dinosaurs and dragons are taking over New Port Richey. A life-sized display of prehistoric animals is a fundraising effort by the Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology & Science (MAPS).
Dinosaurs and dragons are taking over New Port Richey. A life-sized display of prehistoric animals is a fundraising effort by the Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology & Science (MAPS).
Killer sentenced to life in prison for 2001 New Port Richey murder
A convicted murderer will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the 2001 homicide of a man in New Port Richey.
A convicted murderer will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the 2001 homicide of a man in New Port Richey.
New Port Richey police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect accused of shooting 2 inside car
New Port Richey police are asking for help locating a man they say opened fire on a car in New Port Richey Friday afternoon, striking two people inside.
New Port Richey police are asking for help locating a man they say opened fire on a car in New Port Richey Friday afternoon, striking two people inside.
Dog walker discovers stolen animatronic dinosaur in New Port Richey alley
The search for a stolen $6,000 animatronic dinosaur is over.
The search for a stolen $6,000 animatronic dinosaur is over.
Police search for animatronic baby dinosaur stolen in New Port Richey
Authorities in Pasco County are on the hunt for the thief who stole an animatronic baby velociraptor worth thousands of dollars in New Port Richey. The owners warn that whoever took the life-sized dinosaur could face felony charges, and just want it returned.
Authorities in Pasco County are on the hunt for the thief who stole an animatronic baby velociraptor worth thousands of dollars in New Port Richey. The owners warn that whoever took the life-sized dinosaur could face felony charges, and just want it returned.
Pasco County teacher arrested for child abuse
Police in New Port Richey have arrested a teacher after they say he injured a child while forcibly removing the student’s backpack.
Police in New Port Richey have arrested a teacher after they say he injured a child while forcibly removing the student’s backpack.
Historic Hacienda Hotel opens its doors to the public again following major renovations
One of Tampa Bay's grand, pink hotels is set to reopen this week. No, not the Don Cesar or The Vinoy. It's The Hacienda in New Port Richey – a lesser-known hot spot for the rich and famous in the early 20th century.
One of Tampa Bay's grand, pink hotels is set to reopen this week. No, not the Don Cesar or The Vinoy. It's The Hacienda in New Port Richey – a lesser-known hot spot for the rich and famous in the early 20th century.
Woman rescued after being hit, trapped under armored vehicle in Pasco County
A woman was hit and became stuck under an armored truck in Pasco County Tuesday.
A woman was hit and became stuck under an armored truck in Pasco County Tuesday.
Witnesses ID man with face tattoos as attacker in New Port Richey parking lot beating
A Clearwater man denies he was involved in the beating of another man in New Port Richey, but witnesses and surveillance video from the scene tell a different story, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
A Clearwater man denies he was involved in the beating of another man in New Port Richey, but witnesses and surveillance video from the scene tell a different story, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.