New Port Richey mom dragged by car while teaching 9-year-old child to drive, police say

A 9-year-old child was behind the wheel of a vehicle that crashed into a New Port Richey building, police said, adding that they learned the mother was teaching the child how to drive.

Beach wheelchair mats arrive at Anclote River Park to improve access for those with mobility issues

The Sunshine State is outlined with white sand and tranquil waters – but not everyone has easy access to it. Over at Anclote River Park that has changed. Pasco County officials announced new ADA-accessible beach mats were installed.

PCSO: 1 killed in Wesley Chapel shooting

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was fatally shot in a Wesley Chapel parking lot Friday night. 

Zephyrhills girl found safe after statewide missing child alert issued

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement canceled its missing child alert for a 12-year-old girl last seen in Zephyrhills. She was found safe, according to investigators. 

Deputies: Two shot outside Land O' Lakes shopping center, two in custody

Two people were taken to the hospital after they were shot outside a shopping center in Land O' Lakes early Monday evening, the Pasco County Sheriffs Office said. 

Nomads gather in Dade City for first ‘Vanlife Gathering’

A Sarasota man who sold everything he owned has made a career out of the nomad ‘Van Life’ lifestyle and organized the first ‘Florida Vanlife Gathering’ to help others hit the road.

Pasco sheriff: 12 arrested on human trafficking charges after 16-year-old girl suffers abuse for two weeks

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco announced the arrests of 12 people Wednesday following a human trafficking investigation that centered around a 16-year-old girl who suffered abuse at every turn.

Massage chairs, movie room, smart machines among experiences at Tampa Bay area gym

A relatively new gym concept in the Tampa Bay area is putting an innovative spin on fitness. EōS Fitness is a nationwide franchise with locations across the region offering all the typical amenities of a big box gym, plus much more.

Shelters open, freeze watches in place as temperatures drop across Tampa Bay area

By Friday night and into Saturday morning, thermometers will read in the mid 40s. Windy conditions will continue, as well, which prompted several counties to open cold weather shelters through the weekend.

Teammates remember 12-year-old who died following an asthma attack

A youth basketball team in Pasco County is remembering one of their own after 12-year-old Develin Robinson died following an asthma attack on the day after Christmas. 

Teen who fled from disabled vehicle in Pasco County found safe, deputies say

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says a missing, endangered 16-year-old who fled from a disabled car on Saturday in the area of I-75 and SR-56 has been safely located. No additional details were provided. 

Wesley Chapel's Trey Murray leads state scoring race

Trey Murray isn't just bursting onto the Florida high school hoops scene this year. He's dominating it. 

Pasco County public schools to implement strict biological sex bathroom policy

New rules are escalating the debate in Pasco County over diversity, inclusion, and school bathrooms. The school district will soon require students to use restrooms based on their biological sex assigned at birth, regardless of gender expression or identity.