FHP: Tampa man killed after crashing into garage

A Tampa man was killed early Sunday morning after crashing into a Wesley Chapel residence. 

More than 100 dogs looking for homes at multi-county mega-adoption event

Animal shelters across the Bay Area are joining together to kick off a weekend-long dogs-only "mega-adoption" event Friday at the Pasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City.

TECO, Duke Energy expect majority of customers will have restored power by Sunday

TECO said the majority of their customers will have power by Sunday evening while Duke Energy said most of their customers will have it by Sunday morning.

Pasco residents make final preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian

Pasco County residents spent Tuesday boarding up homes and businesses ahead of Hurricane Ian. Some packed their cars and hit the road while others are still waiting to decide whether to evacuate. 

Pasco County teacher arrested for child abuse

Police in New Port Richey have arrested a teacher after they say he injured a child while forcibly removing the student’s backpack.

Pasco High football begins improbable turnaround with new head coach

The 2021 football season was one the Pasco High School football team would, unfortunately like to forget. For the first time since World War II, the Pasco High Pirates finished a football season without a win to their name. 

Man shot after walking into Pasco County woods, deputies say

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that claimed the life of an adult man Sunday morning. 

Dental records used to identify skeletal remains found in Hudson; no foul play suspected

Two days after the discovery of skeletal remains prompted a large law enforcement response in Hudson, investigators say they used dental records to identify the person who died.

Skeletal remains found near US 19 in Hudson, Pasco deputies say

Reports of skeletal remains prompted a large law enforcement response near the intersection of US 19 and Hudson Avenue in Pasco County Tuesday.

Pasco County school leaders will remove 'safe space' stickers from campuses to comply with Florida law

Pasco County school officials are removing their “safe space” stickers across the district. It’s a move that many are concerned will be harmful to the LGBTQ community, but Superintendent Kurt Browning said his hands are tied.

Historic Hacienda Hotel opens its doors to the public again following major renovations

One of Tampa Bay's grand, pink hotels is set to reopen this week. No, not the Don Cesar or The Vinoy. It's The Hacienda in New Port Richey – a lesser-known hot spot for the rich and famous in the early 20th century.

Missing Pasco County man located

A 76-year-old man who was last seen on Aug. 30 has been located. No other details were provided. 

‘It’s a shame’: FDLE arrests 3 former Hudson High School teachers accused in $708,000 cheating scandal

Three former Pasco County teachers have been arrested and thousands of student agricultural certifications have been invalidated following a multi-year cheating scandal at Hudson High School. 

Two rare orange lobsters delivered to Hudson seafood market find new home at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Twice a week, a Pasco County seafood markets get a shipment of lobster straight from Maine. Recently, they got not one, but two orange-colored lobsters. Now, the rare pair will be living out their days at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

9/11 artifact exhibit arrives in New Port Richey

To mark 21 years after the September 11th attacks on America, an exhibit featuring artifacts from the World Trade Center is opening Friday in New Port Richey's Sims Park.