Hurricane Helene floods thousands of Pasco homes: 'Makes Idalia look like an inconvenience'

Hundreds of neighborhoods across Pasco County were taken over by the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday evening. Families there said it was far worse there than Hurricane Idalia – more than four feet higher in some places. 

Pasco County residents left with extensive damage after storm

In Pasco County, emergency responders made almost 200 rescues overnight after Hurricane Helene battered Florida's Gulf coast. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco said highwater vehicles and first responders pushed through rising waters to pull people from their homes. 

Pasco officials urging residents to heed evacuation warnings ahead of Hurricane Helene

Families used their last full day before Hurricane Helene on Wednesday to prepare their homes, as storm surge became a big concern for those in Pasco County. 

Hurricane Helene: Pasco County updates & information

As Tropical Storm Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Pasco County need to know. 

Pasco County braces for Hurricane Helene

Pasco County declared a State of Emergency Tuesday afternoon ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.

2 killed in plane crash in Zephyrhills

Two people died after an aircraft crashed on Wednesday morning, according to Pasco County fire officials.

Dade city man convicted of murder at 14, then exonerated, hopes to make most of second chance

A Pasco County man was arrested for murder at 14 years old and sentenced to life in prison. His conviction was later overturned, and now he wants to make the most of his second chance.

Cybertruck Safari at Giraffe Ranch in Dade City

One doesn't readily think of Pasco County as the place to go on an African Safari, but in Dade City, you can do just that. 

Pasco County fire chief resigns

Pasco County Fire Chief Anthony Perez has resigned, the agency confirmed Thursday evening.

Search underway for suspect involved in Wesley Chapel shooting that injured 1

A man was taken to the hospital after a Wesley Chapel shooting Thursday evening, and now, Pasco deputies are searching for the suspect involved.

Land O' Lakes ceremony honors victims of 9/11 attacks

A powerful ceremony in Land O’ Lakes on Wednesday honored the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks, with thousands of placards placed in the ground in remembrance.

Mom killed, 3 kids hospitalized after crash in Pasco County: FHP

A 38-year-old Hudson woman was killed after a crash on SR-52 on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Major FDOT projects to improve road safety in Tampa Bay area begin

Pasco and Polk counties have some of the most dangerous highways in the state, with hundreds of crashes each year. The Florida Department of Transportation is investing millions in making roadways safer, from U.S. 19 to U.S. 98. 

Hudson woman charged with DUI after deadly crash on US-19: FHP

A 21-year-old Inverness man died after a fiery crash on US-19 early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Volunteers help set up massive 9/11 memorial in Land O’Lakes

As the sun brightened the fields of the Rosebud Continuum in Land O’Lakes Saturday morning, local volunteers began organizing and placing 2,977 placards in the grass - with a very specific layout to follow.