New K9 joins Pasco County Sheriff’s Office

The newest member of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is ready to take a bite out of crime. 

Fire rips through Pasco County townhomes

Pasco County Fire Rescue is investigating the cause of a fire that consumed five townhomes in Holiday.

8-year-old girl who performed solo wins big in cheer competition after team didn't show up

An 8-year-old girl from Pasco County is showing what it means to have courage. When her cheer team didn't show up to their competition, her coaches had a choice to forfeit, but instead not only did Peyton Thorsby perform the routine alone in front of a crowd of a few hundred people, but she beat out other teams to win first place.

3 shot, including 6-year-old girl, in Land O’Lakes home invasion, sheriff says

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is searching for four suspects accused of shooting three people, including a 6-year-old girl, early Friday morning in Lake Padgett. 

Pasco County school district considering cell phone ban

The Pasco County school district began sending out a survey Wednesday to principals, teachers, parents and students asking for feedback regarding the use of cell phones in schools, as district leaders consider banning the devices.

Man shot following argument in Holiday, deputies say

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Tuesday night. 

New Port Richey company helps families install extra deadbolts after missing toddler wanders from home

A volunteer and former Marine found 2-year-old JJ on Friday – 24 hours after the toddler disappeared. The little boy got out of his home while his mom was napping on Thursday, and it started an all out search in Hernando County. 

Dade City twins reunited one year after war began in Ukraine

Rachel Woodard stayed in the Bay Area. Becky Petersen moved to Poland. Together they've raised $170,000 for refugees of the war with Russia.

FHP: Lake Wales man killed in Land O'Lakes crash

A Lake Wales man died Wednesday night after crashing a motor scooter into a pickup truck at a Land O’Lakes intersection, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

St. Leo University student athletes, coaches futures up in the air after cutting 4 sports teams

The futures of dozens of St. Leo University student-athletes and coaches are up in the air after the school announced this week it's cutting four sports teams amid a series of cost-savings decisions.

New portion of State Road 52 opened in Pasco County

The Florida Department of Transportation opened a new portion of State Road 52 in Pasco County Friday that local and state leaders hope will alleviate traffic in a fast-growing part of the Tampa Bay area.

Pasco County couple commissions revolver-shaped swimming pool

The swimming pool in the backyard of Louis Minardi’s home may be distinctive to Florida: The custom-built pool is shaped like a six-shooter revolver, in a state made famous – sometimes infamous – by guns, gun politics and gun culture.

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.