‘We need to be civil’: Pasco County Schools proposes conduct policies for parents, staff after heated events

In some cases, passionate parents can get heated when addressing concerns with their child’s school and depending on how staff responds it could mean legal trouble for the district. It's why Pasco County Schools is proposing two new policies for addressing these types of scenarios.

Snowcat Ridge snow park delays opening ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

Snowcat Ridge has postponed its opening day ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole. The Dade City snow park will now kick off its 2022-23 season on Nov. 16.

Blue green algae toxins found on Moody Lake in Pasco County

Pasco health officials are warning residents to steer clear of Moody Lake after finding harmful blue-green algae toxins in the water. In some cases, coming in contact with the toxins can cause upper-respiratory issues and skin irritation.

Father grieves 3-year-old son after accidental shooting involving gun from mother’s boyfriend

A Pasco County father spoke about his grief Friday following the death of his 3-year-old son. The child accidentally shot and killed himself with a gun investigators said never should have been in the room.

Police search for animatronic baby dinosaur stolen in New Port Richey

Authorities in Pasco County are on the hunt for the thief who stole an animatronic baby velociraptor worth thousands of dollars in New Port Richey. The owners warn that whoever took the life-sized dinosaur could face felony charges, and just want it returned.

After 9-hour shutdown, southbound I-75 reopens following deadly pedestrian crash in Pasco County

For more than nine hours on Thursday, traffic was at a complete standstill in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Pasco County for a deadly crash investigation involving a pedestrian.

More than 220,000 Floridians cast their ballots since early voting began

Pasco and Hernando counties are the latest counties in the Tampa Bay area to open polling locations for in-person early voters after 37 counties started on Monday.

Dog operations suspended at Pasco Animal Services due to contagious virus

Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) says it is suspending dog adoptions, intakes, surgeries and rescue transfers for 14 days due to the presence of Canine Pneumovirus.

FHP: Motorcyclist killed in Pasco County crash

A 25-year-old motorcyclist lost his life Wednesday night in a vehicle crash in Land O’Lakes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Pasco voters to decide on penny sales tax for projects to accommodate county's growth

Thousands of new residents moved to Pasco County recently, and those voters will get to decide on the future of the county’s projects through a penny sales tax to accommodate its growth.