5 rescued after boat capsizes in waters off Pasco County coast
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five mariners Saturday afternoon from a capsized boat in the waters off Pasco County.
Adopting kids is just a start for founder of Pasco's 'Fostering Change Foster Closet'
This foster parent knows what kids in the system need the most: A home and hope. With him, they get both – and he’s helping make sure others do, too.
Masks likely optional in Pasco schools next year
The Pasco County School District has set an end date for their COVID-19 mask mandate. The order requiring students, staff, and visitors to wear face-coverings will go away at the end of the day on May 28 – two days after the end of school.
Troopers investigating deadly Zephyrhills crash involving pedestrian, motorcyclist
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a pedestrian has passed away following a crash in Zephyrhills.
Pasco school district will limit school resource officers’ access to student data
An agreement between the Pasco County School District and sheriff’s office has been altered after the U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into whether the district was breaking federal law.
Teen arrested after fleeing from Pasco deputies in stolen truck
Body camera video from a Pasco County deputy shows a teen fleeing from law enforcement in a stolen pickup truck, crashing into a garage, a tree and a pond.
Go back in time in Dade City at this year's Renaissance Festival
From costumes and characters to food and fun, the Renaissance Festival has a lot going on in May.
Driver hospitalized after crashing into Land O' Lakes home
A driver was taken to a hospital after crashing into a Pasco County home.
Pasco County woman becomes college graduate at '74 years young'
Fifty years after graduating from high school, 74-year-old Sue Navage is fulfilling her lifelong dream of getting her college diploma -- a bachelor's degree in counseling from Trinity College.
Saint Leo University to resume in-person classes in the fall
School officials announced they intend to bring students back to the campus for the fall semester.
Pasco school district faces federal probe after sharing student information with sheriff’s office
The school district shares students’ information with the sheriff’s office so that deputies can reportedly compile a list of students whom they think might "fall into a life of crime."
Hudson man accused of defrauding over 60 victims in ‘chop shop’ operation, detectives say
One by one Friday morning, investigators hauled 75 boats off the Pasco County property of Scott Sands.
Pasco drug overdoses climb during pandemic, mirroring national trend
COVID-19 is causing deaths even of people who didn't catch the virus. Pasco County says it's seeing the same phenomenon the CDC is after nationwide numbers were released that show the number of overdose deaths has risen dramatically.
23-year-old Land O' Lakes man wins $235 million Powerball jackpot
A 23-year-old Land O' Lakes man is the youngest player in Florida Lottery history to claim a Powerball jackpot prize.
Missing 17-year-old from New Port Richey found safe
A statewide Missing Child Alert has been canceled for a 17-year-old girl who had last been seen in New Port Richey, after the teen was found safe.
First high school for students struggling with substance abuse opens in Bay Area
Classes start Monday at a new non-profit private school in Pasco County. It is not your typical learning environment, classes are year-round, and every student struggles with substance abuse
Historic ship provides unique training opportunity for Pasco rescue teams
Pasco County Fire Rescue Special Operations Division bought all three shifts of crews to do some advanced confined-space training 60 feet down in the ship’s hull – training they might not otherwise be able to get at home.
Pasco sheriff: 11-year-old girl at center of Amber Alert was with 22-year-old man
The sheriff of Pasco County said three people were arrested following yesterday's search for a missing girl, including one man whom she later described as her "boyfriend."
AMBER Alert issued for Pasco County 11-year-old last seen in New Port Richey
A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for a Pasco County girl who was originally reported as a runaway. Now they believe she is in the company of a 20-year-old male.
Pasco driver pulled from pond with minor injuries
A driver suffered minor injuries after winding up in a Land O' Lakes pond this morning.