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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.