Sheriff: Former Pasco CPI arrested for falsifying DCF documents after trainee spots discrepancies
The sheriff of Pasco County said a former child protective investigator, who was with the agency for about five years, was arrested for knowingly filling out false information in official documents.
Pasco teacher accused of ‘always making sexual jokes’ arrested for lewd conduct, battery
A culinary teacher at Marchman Technical College has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of inappropriate behavior with multiple students.
Troopers arrest Florida driving instructor for DUI
A driving instructor is facing DUI charges after allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content that is nearly three times the legal limit in Florida.
Pasco school officials ending bus routes for middle, high school students within two-mile radius of campus
Starting in the fall, thousands of students in Pasco County who currently take the bus will need to find another way to get to school.
‘It’s a new day’: FSS agency takes over foster care system in Pinellas, Pasco counties
The foster care system in Pinellas and Pasco counties is about to undergo a major overhaul and more social workers are needed to get it done.
1 dead, 1 hospitalized in Port Richey shooting
Pasco County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in Port Richey.
‘There’s something I’m meant to do’: Pasco man changes lifestyle after surviving near-fatal heart attack
A Wesley Chapel man has a new lease on life after nearly dying of a heart attack in the beginning of the year.
Red Flag Warning issued as fire risk increases around Tampa Bay
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Body of missing Tampa woman found in Pasco County; vehicle still unaccounted for
The body of a missing Tampa woman was found March 24 and the Pasco County Sheriff's Office hopes someone knows what happened to her.
Pro-hockey tournament shows the growth of women’s hockey in Bay Area
The Bay Area’s love of hockey is on display this weekend in Wesley Chapel.
Highway officials consider proposed 13-mile widening project on US 301
The proposed expansion would make US 301 a four-lane roadway on the 13-mile stretch between Fowler Avenue and SR 56, FDOT confirmed.
Pasco County deputies warn of new synthetic drug more potent than fentanyl
The new synthetic drug can also show up in a field test as fentanyl, but it's proven to be 20 times more potent, law enforcement officials said.
Pasco County School District hosting job fair
In Pasco County, school officials are hosting a job fair Wednesday.
MacKenzie Scott's $436 million donation to Habitat for Humanity includes nearly $20 million for Tampa Bay area
MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its affiliates, including nearly $20 million for two Habitat organizations in the Tampa Bay area who plan to use the money to address the affordable housing crisis in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. It's the billionaire philanthropist's largest donation since she pledged to give away the majority of her wealth.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill requiring financial literacy course as graduation requirement
Gov. DeSantis signed a bill unanimously passed by lawmakers, which will require high school students in Florida to take a financial literacy class in order to graduate. The course will include lessons on credit scores, managing credit card debt, types of bank accounts to open, and how to file your taxes.
New Port Richey parents arrested after 14-month-old overdoses from their drugs, police say
Police in New Port Richey arrested the parents of a 14-month-old boy who died in his crib after an autopsy showed the child's death was caused by "multi-drug toxicity" with both meth and fentanyl being found in his system.
3 missing boaters located off New Port Richey coast
The US Coast Guard said three people reported missing off the coast of New Port Richey were found.
Solo skydiver dies after 'hard landing' in Zephyrhills
A skydiver died Thursday after a ‘hard landing’ at Skydive City in Zephyrhills, according to police.
Twin sisters use Dade City quilt shop to raise more than $100,000 for Ukrainian refugees
Two tons of meat, stacks of noodles, canned food, underwear and more are just some of the supplies helping Ukrainian refugees on the ground, with the help of twin sisters who own a quilt shop in Dade City.
Live jazz returns to Avalon Park in Wesley Chapel
A popular, outdoor, live music event returns to Wesley Chapel this weekend.