Experts warn of dangers of handling catfish after 9-year-old boy stabbed by barb in Pasco County
A boy was stabbed in the chest by a catfish barb in Pasco County. He is expected to be OK after he was flown to St. Joseph's Hospital.
'I commend all of the officers... for their professionalism' Pasco swatting victim tells Twitch audience
Dozens of officers rushed to a home in Pasco County Monday morning. The sheriff’s office surrounded the property and ordered everyone out with their hands up. But it turns out the residents did nothing wrong. The family fell victim to a fake 911 call known as swatting.
Child hospitalized after being stabbed in chest by catfish, Pasco Fire Rescue says
A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.
Teen wanting ‘sun and fresh air’ rides dirt bike on Zephyrhills Airport tarmac, impedes air traffic
A teen hoping to get some sun and fresh air on his dirt bike found himself in the back of a patrol car on his way to a detention center after he went for a joyride at a Pasco County airport.
ATV falls on passenger post crash; man dies at scene
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident in Pasco County that involved an ATV.
One flown to the hospital after deadly ATV crash in Wesley Chapel
Fire crews responded to a deadly ATV crash on Fog Hollow Drive in Wesley Chapel on Tuesday, Pasco Fire Rescue said.
Young Tampa Bay Lightning fans emulate heroes in hockey camp
The Tampa Bay Lightning are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year, and the team’s success is spreading onto ice rinks throughout the Bay Area.
22-hour hockey game aimed at raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention
The number 22 had multiple meanings at a hockey event in Wesley Chapel Friday evening. For 22 hours straight, veterans are playing hockey to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
New Pasco County school to prepare students for jobs in cybersecurity, auto mechanics and more
June may seem a little early for a back to school story, but Kirkland Ranch Innovation Academy is no ordinary school.
DeSantis Signs Budget, Vetoes $3.13 Billion
Pointing to a need to further brace the state against a potential recession, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued $3.13 billion in vetoes Thursday as he signed a record $109.9 billion budget for the fiscal year that will begin July 1.
Sandbag sites open around Bay Area ahead of tropical system
While mainly South Florida will get the brunt of heavy rain this weekend from a tropical system, some Bay Area governments still want to make sure residents are prepared, especially those living in low-lying areas.
New Wesley Chapel shipping container park opens with dozens of restaurants, shops
A brand-new shipping container park called Krate has opened with dozens of shops and restaurants in Wesley Chapel. It sits just off I-75 at the Grove.
NWS confirms weak, brief tornado Tuesday in Pasco; cleanup continues
The National Weather Service Tampa Bay confirmed late Tuesday that a "brief, weak tornado" did occur in Trinity. Now, residents must resume their cleanup efforts.
Home invasion suspect shot and killed after firing at deputies in Spring Hill neighborhood
A suspect was shot and killed by multiple deputies after firing at them in a Spring Hill neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. Investigators also confirmed two women are in custody following the home invasion that happened in Pasco County.
Mosquitoes may be more attracted to certain clothing colors, new study finds
A new study suggests what you wear could help you avoid mosquitos and their itchy bites. According to the research, the pests are more attracted to certain colors.
Possible funnel cloud spotted during severe weather in Pasco County
A possible funnel cloud was spotted during severe weather over Pasco County. While the strong storms passed through parts of the Bay area, a possible tornado was also confirmed in Palm Harbor.
Two 17-year-olds killed after car crashes, submerges in Pasco County retention pond
Florida troopers said the driver lost control and crashed into a retention pond where the vehicle submerged completely. Both teens were found dead.
Widow of movie theater shooting victim launches foundation for children affected by gun violence
The wife of a man shot and killed inside a Wesley Chapel movie theater eight years ago is trying to change the conversation to something positive.
Three local counties see high levels of COVID-19 spread, experts say
Parts of the Tampa Bay area are now showing high levels of COVID-19 spread, a leading expert at USF Health said Tuesday.
Keep Pasco Beautiful: Tips on environmentally-safe fertilizer use during rainy season
As we get into the summer rainy season, environmental advocates are reminding residents about ways to fertilize properly.