Bon Jovi visits New Port Richey restaurant, snaps photo with locals
A Pasco County man was having dinner with his family and business partner when Bon Jovi walked into the restaurant. The rockstar agreed -- without hesitation -- to take a selfie with him. "He’s a rockstar, right? But he’s a rockstar in life.”
Chop down your own Florida-style Christmas tree at this Pasco farm
For many, visiting the Ergle Christmas Tree Farm is a tradition.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured in Pasco County motorcycle crash
A 48-year-old man from Wesley Chapel was killed Sunday morning and a 34-year-old man from St. Petersburg was seriously after their motorcycles collided in Pasco County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Experienced firefighters, EMS workers needed in Pasco County, but hard to come by
Pasco County is growing fast and along with it, the need for more firefighters.
New Port Richey man shot after using machete to attack victim, deputies say
Pasco County deputies arrested a 26-year-old man after an argument escalated, and he used a machete to attack the victim, officials said.
Multiple crashes at curve in Port Richey roadway sparks concerns from neighbors
A curve in a Port Richey neighborhood is catching attention again after a van crashed into a utility pole today narrowly missing a house that has had multiple cars actually crash into it over the years.
Historic Hacienda Hotel in New Port Richey to reopen after major renovation
The gulf coast's 'other pink hotel,' the Hacienda in Pasco County was near complete disrepair, but after a massive renovation, this historic hidden gem of Florida is almost ready to again welcome guests.
Rental-only subdivision moves into the Tampa Bay area
Avilla Suncoast in Odessa is an upcoming subdivision of rentals only. It's a new trend in housing: Single-family, built-for-rent communities.
Overdose deaths hit 100k in 12-month period
For the first time in a 12-month period, which ended in April, more than 100,000, Americans died from an overdose, which is up more than 22,000 from the last year.
Video shows man who fired into Pasco home, deputies say
The Pasco Sheriff's Office released video taken last Friday night along Umber Road in Holiday. Deputies say the man fired a gun into the house, then ran away.
Hot spots to find affordable housing around Tampa Bay
Finding an affordable home in the Tampa Bay area is difficult right now, but our real estate expert has some tips for where to look at how to buy that could make all the difference.
Man, dog dead following mobile home fire in Lutz
The blaze ignited around midnight at a home along South Grove Loop in the Lake Como nudist resort. The view from SkyFOX showed the home was completely gutted. It is considered a total loss.
Remarkable coincidence: Decades after WWII, veterans reunite after ending up at same Florida nursing home
It's been over 60 years since Norma helped David during WWII at a Navy hospital in California. They went their separate ways, living separate lives until they ended up at the same Pasco County nursing home -- right down the hall from each other.
Snowcat Ridge snow park in Dade City returns for its second season
Snow is once again in the forecast for Dade City because Snowcat Ridge is back for its second season.
'I still deal with nightmares': Former foster child recalls Eckerd Connects experiences
After the Pinellas Sheriff's Office announced an investigation into one of the county's state-contracted foster care and social services agencies, those who have been through the system are sharing their experiences being forced to stay overnight in offices not meant for housing children.
No students injured in crash involving Pasco County school bus
A New Port Richey woman was seriously injured after a Pasco County school bus failed to yield at an intersection and entered the path of her vehicle, troopers said.
Facing bus driver shortage, Pasco approves changes to school start and end times
Pasco County students have been arriving late to school and missing classes due to a bus driver shortage in the school district, officials say. On Tuesday, the school board voted unanimously to make changes to their bell schedule to fix the problem.
Future of child welfare cases in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco counties uncertain as state, Eckerd part ways
Eckerd Connects, an agency contracted by the state of Florida to oversee many of the thousands of child welfare cases in three of the Bay Area's most populous counties, will discontinue those operations in the coming weeks and months, a representative from the program tells FOX 13 News.
Florida social media star arrested; tells troopers he’s 'young, makes a lot of money and can do what he wants'
Troopers arrested TikTok personality Damaury Mikula, who claims to make $400,000-$500,000 a year on social media, after they say he ran a red light and led FHP on a chase at more than 100 miles per hour.
Pasco County looks for ways around federal judge's ruling on panhandling
A recent federal court ruling found laws banning panhandling on Florida roadways are unconstitutional. In localities across the state, that means rules on the books can no longer be enforced.