Escaped inmate with Pasco ties captured after several days on the run in Florida

An escaped inmate with ties to Pasco County has been captured. According to the Franklin County sheriff, 37-year-old Robert Rutherford was found hiding in a home in Apalachicola Thursday evening. 

I-75 crash involving semi causes major delays in Dade City: FHP

An I-75 crash involving a semi-truck is causing major delays in Dade City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Zephyrhills boy found safe, Pasco deputies cancel search

Investigators have canceled their search for a missing 5-year-old last seen in Zephyrhills. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said the child was found safe. 

Body of Florida cave diver recovered from Texas underwater cave

The body of well-known cave diver, 56-year-old Brett Hemphill, was recovered from cave waters near Phantom Springs, Texas after he disappeared during a cave drive last Wednesday, according to close friends.

Pasco County man wins $1 million prize in "A Year For Life" scratch-off game

A Pasco County man claimed a $1 million prize from the “A Year for Life Spectacular” Scratch-Off game, the Florida Lottery announced Monday.

17-year-old arrested in connection to shooting in Zephyrhills

A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a shooting Sunday night in Zephyrhills that stemmed from an altercation, according to police.

Pasco County officials say harmful blue-green algal toxins in Blanton Lake

A water sample taken on Sept. 25 revealed that there were blue-green algal toxins in Blanton Lake, according to the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.

Pasco County man arrested for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

A Pasco County man was arrested on Tuesday for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol Riot after the DOJ reported he broke into the Capitol via the Senate Wing Door and stood with protestors.

Pasco County cracks down on school fights: 'There will be no second chances'

The Pasco County School District is out with a new video message from Superintendent Kurt Browning addressing a recent series of fights breaking out on campuses and, as the PCS Facebook account described it in the video's caption, "the consequences for students engaging in violent behavior in our schools."