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.

Pasco Sheriff's Office K-9s skilled in finding everything from bombs to bodies

During the month-long search for Brian Laundrie, K-9’s with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office were called down to North Port multiple times to assist.

Pumpkin patch honors Pasco County teacher who died from COVID-19

Renee Dermott adored this time of year, so it's only fitting that her community is hosting a pumpkin patch in her honor.

Pasco schools consider 'far-reaching' schedule change due to bus driver shortage

Faced with a bus driver shortage, district leaders in Pasco County are discussing some potentially big changes to school start and end times. Some could start and end as much as 80 minutes earlier.

Suspect's sister helped identify burglar seen creeping into girl's bedroom, deputies say

Detectives say, when they went to question Thomas Marnets at the Champion Inn on U.S. 19, he was wearing the same shorts seen in the home surveillance footage, as well as the same watch, bracelet, and glasses.

Man suspected of breaking into Pasco home, opening pants and entering child's bedroom arrested

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said an arrest had been made in the case of a man who went into a Holiday home, appeared to open his pants, and then walked into a child's bedroom. 

St. Leo University expands to California, plans to build nationwide system of Catholic colleges

St. Leo University, the fourth largest Catholic University in the country, recently acquired a small college in California and has plans to add schools in the Midwest and Northeast.

Pasco high school offers 'safe place' for students battling addiction

A 17-year-old student at Victory High School said painting has become an outlet for her to express her struggles with trauma and addiction. It's something founder Tina Levene is proud to be able to provide.

5 hospitalized following I-75 crash in Pasco County

Pasco County fire rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 that left three people seriously injured.

17 arrested after fight at Gulf Middle School

Some of the charges include battery on a law enforcement officer and possession of weapons on school grounds. Police tell us those weapons included knives and scissors.

Foul smell leads Pasco County deputies to 'heavily decomposed' body in backyard

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a "heavily decomposed" body was found in the backyard of a home. Neighbors reported smelling a foul odor for days before deputies arrived Saturday night.

Barricaded man inside Pasco hotel arrested on attempted murder charge

A Pasco County man was arrested after barricading himself inside a hotel, and it turned out he was also wanted for an attempted murder charge stemming from an incident just the night before, deputies said.

Pasco deputies: Barricaded man inside Fairfield Inn in Holiday surrenders peacefully

A report of a sick individual turned into a barricaded situation for Pasco County deputies at a hotel. Deputes said the man “eventually peacefully surrendered.”

Tampa motorcyclist killed in Land O' Lakes crash

Troopers say a motorcyclist was killed when an SUV turned into his path Sunday evening.

Couple turns passion for pollinators into thriving honey business

After buying their first beehive in 2017, Robert and Carleigh Patterson became enthralled with bees and now have more than 100 hives, allowing them to sell all-natural, specialty honey.

Neighbor loses control of pickup truck, plows into Port Richey home across the street

A Port Richey couple were inside their home when their neighbor across the street lost control of her pickup truck, and crashed into the front of their home, leaving behind a gaping hole.