DeSantis Signs Budget, Vetoes $3.13 Billion
Pointing to a need to further brace the state against a potential recession, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued $3.13 billion in vetoes Thursday as he signed a record $109.9 billion budget for the fiscal year that will begin July 1.
Pointing to a need to further brace the state against a potential recession, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued $3.13 billion in vetoes Thursday as he signed a record $109.9 billion budget for the fiscal year that will begin July 1.
Sandbag sites open around Bay Area ahead of tropical system
While mainly South Florida will get the brunt of heavy rain this weekend from a tropical system, some Bay Area governments still want to make sure residents are prepared, especially those living in low-lying areas.
While mainly South Florida will get the brunt of heavy rain this weekend from a tropical system, some Bay Area governments still want to make sure residents are prepared, especially those living in low-lying areas.
New Wesley Chapel shipping container park opens with dozens of restaurants, shops
A brand-new shipping container park called Krate has opened with dozens of shops and restaurants in Wesley Chapel. It sits just off I-75 at the Grove.
A brand-new shipping container park called Krate has opened with dozens of shops and restaurants in Wesley Chapel. It sits just off I-75 at the Grove.
NWS confirms weak, brief tornado Tuesday in Pasco; cleanup continues
The National Weather Service Tampa Bay confirmed late Tuesday that a "brief, weak tornado" did occur in Trinity. Now, residents must resume their cleanup efforts.
The National Weather Service Tampa Bay confirmed late Tuesday that a "brief, weak tornado" did occur in Trinity. Now, residents must resume their cleanup efforts.
Home invasion suspect shot and killed after firing at deputies in Spring Hill neighborhood
A suspect was shot and killed by multiple deputies after firing at them in a Spring Hill neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. Investigators also confirmed two women are in custody following the home invasion that happened in Pasco County.
A suspect was shot and killed by multiple deputies after firing at them in a Spring Hill neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. Investigators also confirmed two women are in custody following the home invasion that happened in Pasco County.
Mosquitoes may be more attracted to certain clothing colors, new study finds
A new study suggests what you wear could help you avoid mosquitos and their itchy bites. According to the research, the pests are more attracted to certain colors.
A new study suggests what you wear could help you avoid mosquitos and their itchy bites. According to the research, the pests are more attracted to certain colors.
Possible funnel cloud spotted during severe weather in Pasco County
A possible funnel cloud was spotted during severe weather over Pasco County. While the strong storms passed through parts of the Bay area, a possible tornado was also confirmed in Palm Harbor.
A possible funnel cloud was spotted during severe weather over Pasco County. While the strong storms passed through parts of the Bay area, a possible tornado was also confirmed in Palm Harbor.
Two 17-year-olds killed after car crashes, submerges in Pasco County retention pond
Florida troopers said the driver lost control and crashed into a retention pond where the vehicle submerged completely. Both teens were found dead.
Florida troopers said the driver lost control and crashed into a retention pond where the vehicle submerged completely. Both teens were found dead.
Widow of movie theater shooting victim launches foundation for children affected by gun violence
The wife of a man shot and killed inside a Wesley Chapel movie theater eight years ago is trying to change the conversation to something positive.
The wife of a man shot and killed inside a Wesley Chapel movie theater eight years ago is trying to change the conversation to something positive.
Three local counties see high levels of COVID-19 spread, experts say
Parts of the Tampa Bay area are now showing high levels of COVID-19 spread, a leading expert at USF Health said Tuesday.
Parts of the Tampa Bay area are now showing high levels of COVID-19 spread, a leading expert at USF Health said Tuesday.
Keep Pasco Beautiful: Tips on environmentally-safe fertilizer use during rainy season
As we get into the summer rainy season, environmental advocates are reminding residents about ways to fertilize properly.
As we get into the summer rainy season, environmental advocates are reminding residents about ways to fertilize properly.
FHP: 1 dead, 1 arrested following crash in Pasco County
Troopers have arrested a Georgia man after they say he hit and killed a pedestrian on Wesley Chapel Blvd. early Sunday morning.
Troopers have arrested a Georgia man after they say he hit and killed a pedestrian on Wesley Chapel Blvd. early Sunday morning.
Teen charged with murder in deadly Dade City shooting
An 18-year-old is facing a murder charge after a father was killed and two children were injured during a shooting in Dade City.
An 18-year-old is facing a murder charge after a father was killed and two children were injured during a shooting in Dade City.
Deputies: Second suspect arrested in Dade City shooting that left father dead, two juveniles injured
A second arrest was made in connection to the Dade City shooting on Johns Road that left a father dead and two juveniles injured, the Pasco Sheriff's Office confirmed.
A second arrest was made in connection to the Dade City shooting on Johns Road that left a father dead and two juveniles injured, the Pasco Sheriff's Office confirmed.
‘Never leave any stone unturned’: Family, volunteers continue searching for missing Pasco woman
The family of a missing Pasco County woman, who deputies believe to be dead, continues to search for answers in her disappearance.
The family of a missing Pasco County woman, who deputies believe to be dead, continues to search for answers in her disappearance.
'His demeanor is perfect': PSO therapy dogs help deputies with mental health-related calls
More law enforcement agencies are changing how they handle people in crisis, including the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Within the department’s behavioral health intervention team, there are four trained therapy dogs, and K-9 Mango is one of them.
More law enforcement agencies are changing how they handle people in crisis, including the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Within the department’s behavioral health intervention team, there are four trained therapy dogs, and K-9 Mango is one of them.
Pasco deputies arrest suspect connected to deadly Dade City shooting
Pasco County deputies have arrested an 18-year-old suspect following the shooting in Dade City where a father was killed and two children were hospitalized.
Pasco County deputies have arrested an 18-year-old suspect following the shooting in Dade City where a father was killed and two children were hospitalized.
‘This is the worst nightmare for any parent’: 1 dead, 2 juveniles injured in Dade City shooting
The father of an 11-year-old boy was killed and two juveniles were injured Wednesday afternoon following a teenage fistfight in the Johns Road area of Dade City, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
The father of an 11-year-old boy was killed and two juveniles were injured Wednesday afternoon following a teenage fistfight in the Johns Road area of Dade City, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
Trial underway in 2010 murder, dismemberment of 'ThunderCats' animator
Prosecutors are not holding back, showing graphic crime scene photos and bloody evidence on the first day of the trial of Jame Davis, accused in the 2010 murder and dismemberment of "ThunderCats" animator Stephen Perry
Prosecutors are not holding back, showing graphic crime scene photos and bloody evidence on the first day of the trial of Jame Davis, accused in the 2010 murder and dismemberment of "ThunderCats" animator Stephen Perry
FHP: 5 kids, 1 adult from Philadelphia injured in I-75 crash after impaired driver stops in middle of lane
Six people visiting from Philadelphia – including a group of children as young as one and as old as 10 – were seriously injured after crashing into an impaired driver, troopers say.
Six people visiting from Philadelphia – including a group of children as young as one and as old as 10 – were seriously injured after crashing into an impaired driver, troopers say.