Zephyrhills stabbing leaves man hospitalized, teen arrested on multiple charges: PCSO

A 17-year-old was arrested after a stabbing left a man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Saturday morning in Zephyrhills, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

Bay Area firefighters continue to respond to brush fire calls as parts of region remain under burn ban

The wildfire threat is growing by the day across the Tampa Bay area. It's already keeping firefighters busy in several counties as they work to protect homes and residents from wildfires — and there's been quite a few already. 

Pre-hospital blood transfusions possible in Pasco County, giving patients fighting chance

Minutes matter when you’re seriously hurt in an ambulance and in need of blood, but getting that blood quickly replaced doesn’t happen until you reach the hospital.

Lutz dog wins Best of Breed at Westminster

Dorian, a four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier from Lutz, won Best of Breed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday. 

Wrong-way DUI driver sentenced to 8 years in prison after deadly Pasco County crash

A man who pleaded guilty in a 2024 deadly wrong-way DUI crash that killed a 26-year-old in Pasco County has been sentenced to eight years in prison, followed by years of probation, according to court records.

Family seeks justice after deadly DUI crash in Pasco County

For over a year, Anthony Pivacek’s family has returned to Pasco County as the case stemming from his death slowly moves through the courts. The 26-year-old was killed in July 2024 during a wrong-way DUI crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

New Port Richey man dies after five-vehicle crash on Little Road: FHP

A 59-year-old New Port Richey man died days after being seriously injured in a crash involving five vehicles on Little Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Pasco County Fire Rescue rolls out new shift aimed at addressing staff shortages, mental and physical health

Pasco County Fire Rescue restructured its schedules to address staffing shortages and firefighters' mental and physical health by rolling out the "D-Shift," which is a new shift with additional positions, on Monday.

Kumquat marmalade and other goodies available at annual festival in Dade City

The end of January means the peak of the fruit season for the area’s kumquat growers. The fruit is in the citrus family, but it’s smaller than a tangerine and just larger than a grape.

Tiny fruit, big flavor at Kumquat Festival
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The annual Kumquat Festival offers a flavorful small-town experience in Dade City.

Odessa man looks to sell record-breaking bat for $39,000

Scott Bridges of Odessa is a big baseball fan, and he dedicated his life to making the game safer 26 years ago. 

Cold weather shelters open as Bay Area braces for freezing temperatures

Cold shelters are opening on Thursday and Friday night across the Bay Area as freezing temperatures are expected in the coming days.

Dade City man run over, killed while working on truck: FHP

A 56-year-old Dade City man is dead after being run over by his truck while doing maintenance on the vehicle Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Catholic Charities expanding mental health services at homeless shelters location in multiple counties

Catholic Charities is now expanding its mental health services, with plans to add a permanent mental health counselor to every shelter location in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Citrus counties.

Dade City garage fire erupts from malfunctioning lithium‑ion batteries: PCFR

Pasco County Fire Rescue crews contained a garage fire early Wednesday morning that ignited in a Dade City home from malfunctioning lithium‑ion batteries.