Pasco County deputies safely locate parent of child found in Port Richey
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has safely located the parent of a child found alone in Port Richey Saturday morning.
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has safely located the parent of a child found alone in Port Richey Saturday morning.
1,000 Giant African land snails found in Pasco County, officials say
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.
Florida removes dozens of invasive snails in quarantined area of Pasco County
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
Pasco fire: Man flown to hospital after propane grill explodes in his face in Land O' Lakes
A man was flown to the hospital Wednesday evening after a propane grill exploded in his face on Calla Lily Drive in Land O' Lakes, Pasco Fire Rescue said.
A man was flown to the hospital Wednesday evening after a propane grill exploded in his face on Calla Lily Drive in Land O' Lakes, Pasco Fire Rescue said.
Invasive snails spotted in Pasco County may cause meningitis in humans, Florida officials warn
Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.
Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.
'We will move forward': Land O' Lakes man from Highland Park reflects on deadly shooting
When a Land O' Lakes man found out about the deadly shooting in Illinois on the Fourth of July, his heart sank. Jordan Schacht grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, and his family and friends still live there.
When a Land O' Lakes man found out about the deadly shooting in Illinois on the Fourth of July, his heart sank. Jordan Schacht grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, and his family and friends still live there.
Child, adult dead after New Port Richey apartment fire
A child and an adult are dead after a fire sparked early Monday morning at a New Port Richey apartment and investigators are trying to determine the cause.
A child and an adult are dead after a fire sparked early Monday morning at a New Port Richey apartment and investigators are trying to determine the cause.
Veterans find comradery, competition in Bay Area hockey program
A Tampa hockey program made specifically for veterans is a mix of recreation and competition.
A Tampa hockey program made specifically for veterans is a mix of recreation and competition.
Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Pasco man wins $1M from scratch-off lottery ticket
A Pasco County man is now a millionaire thanks to a scratch-off lottery ticket he bought at a Land O' Lakes gas station.
A Pasco County man is now a millionaire thanks to a scratch-off lottery ticket he bought at a Land O' Lakes gas station.
Zephyrhills disc golfing champion returns after near death experience
For four minutes John E. McCray lie dead on a table as doctors worked to restart his heart.
For four minutes John E. McCray lie dead on a table as doctors worked to restart his heart.
Armed carjacking suspect who wanted 'shootout with law enforcement' shot and killed by Pinellas deputies
An armed carjacking in Hillsborough County ended with a deadly shooting involving a deputy in Safety Harbor, according to law enforcement in Pinellas County. The suspect, identified by law enforcement as Robert Hubbard, was shot and killed.
An armed carjacking in Hillsborough County ended with a deadly shooting involving a deputy in Safety Harbor, according to law enforcement in Pinellas County. The suspect, identified by law enforcement as Robert Hubbard, was shot and killed.
Pasco toddler found safe in Hernando County after father made death threats, sheriff says
Pasco deputies have found a missing toddler after they say he was taken by his father during a domestic violence dispute Thursday morning in Port Richey. A statewide Missing Child Alert had been issued regarding their disappearance.
Pasco deputies have found a missing toddler after they say he was taken by his father during a domestic violence dispute Thursday morning in Port Richey. A statewide Missing Child Alert had been issued regarding their disappearance.
Star softball pitcher returns to Land O’Lakes to mentor next generation
Lexi Kilfoyl, Florida Gatorade Player of the year and Team USA pitcher, lent a helping hand and gave words of encouragement at a pitching camp hosted by her former high school softball coach.
Lexi Kilfoyl, Florida Gatorade Player of the year and Team USA pitcher, lent a helping hand and gave words of encouragement at a pitching camp hosted by her former high school softball coach.
Off-duty Plant City officer helps firefighters rescue children from burning Pasco County home
An off-duty Plant City police officer is being hailed as a hero after he helped firefighters rescue two non-verbal children with autism from their burning Zephyrhills home.
An off-duty Plant City police officer is being hailed as a hero after he helped firefighters rescue two non-verbal children with autism from their burning Zephyrhills home.
Woman injured in New Port Richey shooting, deputies say
A woman was rushed to the hospital after a shooting at the intersection of Plathe Road and Rowan Road in New Port Richey Thursday evening.
A woman was rushed to the hospital after a shooting at the intersection of Plathe Road and Rowan Road in New Port Richey Thursday evening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.