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.
Dog walker discovers stolen animatronic dinosaur in New Port Richey alley
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.