Fourth of July weekend lane closures: Bay Area interstates, highways and bridges affected through next week

Drivers traveling across the Bay Area should prepare for overnight lane closures and ongoing construction projects as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues roadwork throughout the region next week.

1 dead after being pulled from burning Zephyrhills home

Pasco firefighters are investigating a deadly fire that sparked in a Zephyrhills neighborhood Thursday evening. 

CDC reports early, strong start to West Nile virus season

With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, health officials are urging Tampa Bay area residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks an early and strong start to the West Nile virus season.

Man critically injured after attempted burglary leads to shooting in Hudson

An attempted burglary spiraled into gunfire Wednesday evening in the Castleberry Court area of Hudson, leaving one person critically injured.

Pasco County neurodivergent athlete Marlynne Stutzman fights for race equity

A Pasco County endurance runner is shattering sports inclusion barriers while fighting for equal competitive recognition after rewriting the record books for neurodivergent athletes.

Pasco County data centers: Commissioners push for 12-month construction freeze

Pasco County leaders are clamping down on data center development after a surge of community pushback over constant noise, high water usage and severe flooding risks.

RAP River Run raises critical support for children and families in need

Nearly 2,000 runners, walkers and families gathered at Sims Park this weekend for the 17th Annual RAP River Run, raising money for the RAP House and the services it provides to children and families in crisis.

Missing Wesley Chapel girls found safe following statewide alert

Two missing Wesley Chapel girls have been found safe following a Florida Missing Child Alert on Friday. No additional details were provided. 

Man leads troopers on 145 mph pursuit in Pasco County: FHP

A super-speeder was arrested Saturday after taking Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase through Pasco County. 

7-year-old boy riding scooter dies days after collision with Tesla: FHP

A 7-year-old boy from Lutz died from his injuries just days after being struck by a Tesla while on his scooter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

AAA, TGH launch safety campaign after Tampa doctors report surge in serious e-bike injuries

A Pasco County nine-year-old is sharing his crash story as AAA and Tampa's Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH launch a safety campaign, hoping to prevent e-bike injuries this summer.

Tesla driver hits Lutz child riding scooter, causing serious injuries: FHP

A 7-year-old child from Lutz suffered serious injuries Thursday night after being hit by a Tesla while riding a go-kart seated scooter in Odessa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.