FWC asks for horseshoe crab sighting reports

The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.

FHP: Tampa woman hit, killed on U.S. 301 in Pasco County

A 38-year-old woman walking along U.S. 301 in Pasco County was killed Friday night after being struck by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Curtis Reeves found not guilty of second-degree murder, aggravated battery

After nine days of testimony nearly nine hours of closing arguments Friday in the trial of Curtis Reeves, the jury has reached a verdict.

ROTC students retire American flag, clean headstones at Zephyrhills cemetery

Zephyrhills High School ROTC carried out ‘Project Patriotism’ at Oakside Cemetery Friday, which included the ceremonial burning of the flag.

Pasco deputies arrest substitute teacher accused of molesting 2 girls at elementary school

Deputies said the suspect was working as a substitute teacher at James Marlowe Elementary during PE when he grabbed and molested both of the girls, ages 10 and 11. When one of the victims pulled away, he said, "Come back here, baby girl." Another girl said he had tried to give her a hug, but she was able to get away before he could touch her.

Curtis Reeves' wife testifies in movie theater shooting trial

The prosecution in the Curtis Reeves trial rested its case last week and the defense began calling witnesses. They surprised the courtroom Monday by calling the defendant's wife, Vivian.

Who killed Jennifer Odom? Detectives still searching for answers 29 years later

Jennifer Odom, 12, disappeared from her school bus stop in rural Pasco County 29 years ago on Feb. 19 and detectives are still searching for her killer. 

Troopers searching for 3 men who attacked driver following minor car crash in Pasco County

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for three men they say attacked a driver on Monday afternoon following a minor vehicle crash along State Road 54 in Pasco County. 

Tractor-trailer fire snarls traffic on I-75 in Wesley Chapel

A tractor-trailer fire shut down a portion of southbound I-75 near Overpass Road in Wesley Chapel Friday night, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue. 

Good Samaritans rescue 5 from sinking boat off Hudson coast

Five people were rescued from a sinking boat by two good Samaritans on a fishing charter, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. 

Man seen on video shooting dog in Pasco neighborhood confesses after arrest, sheriff says

Hours after a man was caught on camera shooting a dog in the head in a Pasco neighborhood, deputies arrested him and say he confessed. He now faces two felony charges, including aggravated animal cruelty.

Pasco deputies make arrest after driver seen shooting dog in front of home

Pasco County deputies say they have made an arrest after surveillance cameras captured a driver shooting a dog in broad daylight in a Holiday neighborhood.

Witnesses of Wesley Chapel theater shooting testify in day-2 of Curtis Reeves trial

Witness after witness took the stand Tuesday in the trial of Curtis Reeves, the man accused of fatally shooting Chad Oulson in a Wesley Chapel movie theater back in 2014. Tuesday's testimony painted the defendant as angry and aggressive, moments before he pulled the trigger.