Crews beat back brush fire threatening Holiday neighborhood
A brush fire burned about 20 acres between Anclote High School and the Key Vista neighborhood in Pasco County Friday. Fortunately, no one's home was damaged, but the view from SkyFox showed smoke and flames appearing to come dangerously close, with about 10 being temporarily evacuated.
Pasco County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Pasco County are now eligible for the vaccine.
Former officer's theater-shooting trial now set for February 2022
A judge has set a tentative trial date for retired Tampa police officer Curtis Reeves. He's accused of shooting and killing a man in 2014 at a Wesley Chapel movie theater.
Hudson man arrested for DUI following deadly crash
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Hudson man for DUI following a deadly crash that killed a Brooksville man on Tuesday morning.
Pasco drops countywide mask order as vaccination rate climbs; face coverings still required in schools
With COVID-19 vaccination rates steadily rising, Pasco County officials have rescinded the countywide mask order that was issued at the beginning of the pandemic.
Pasco County’s K9 Shep takes down murder suspect
A K9 team that has been popular for their takedowns captured on body camera footage over the years recently apprehended a murder suspect in Pasco County, officials said.
Bay Area school districts begin announcing learning plans for fall semester
It’ll be back to the classroom for students in two Bay Area districts this fall. Other local counties are still deciding what their plan will be.
Pasco pulls remote learning option for next school year
The Pasco County School District does not plan to offer remote local learning as an option for students next year.
Third Pasco family member involved in Lowe’s scam across several counties arrested, deputies say
The third suspect accused of making fraudulent transactions at Lowe’s Home Improvement stores across 11 Florida counties was arrested.
Pasco County deputies shoot suspect after responding to 'horror movie' hostage situation
When two deputies entered the home, they saw a man holding a woman at knifepoint. The woman was covered in blood and had been stabbed more than 15 times before to the deputies were able to head inside, according to Sheriff Nocco.
Pasco family made fraudulent transactions at Lowe’s stores in 11 Florida counties, deputies say
Polk County deputies say a Pasco family of three made fraudulent purchases at Lowe's stores across 11 counties. Two are behind bars, but they are still searching for one of the relatives.
Walk-in clinic on wheels: Pasco brings COVID-19 vaccine straight to neighborhoods
Pasco officials are bringing their mobile medical unit to parts of the county where residents need better access to it.
Video of shooting reveals common but rarely seen side of law enforcement
Body camera video from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend shows deputies shooting a 79-old-man after they say he reached for a gun. But that's only part of the story, deputies say.
Suspect hospitalized after shooting at Pasco County deputies who returned fire
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that took place Saturday morning in Pasco County.
Crash claims two lives at dangerous US 19 intersection in Pasco County
Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a crash that killed two people on US 19 in Pasco County.
Non-verbal teen with autism found safe, Pasco deputies say
Deputies in Pasco County say a non-verbal 16-year-old boy with autism has been found safe, hours after he went missing late Wednesday night.
Horse killed, two people seriously injured in crash involving horse-drawn carriage in Pasco County
Two people suffered serious injuries and a horse died following a crash involving a horse-drawn carriage in Pasco County.
Pasco County officials ask physicians, pharmacists to help with vaccinations
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is asking physicians and pharmacists in Pasco County to help its COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Gaetz calls on DeSantis to remove Pasco sheriff for using intelligence program to predict crime
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco over an intelligence program that's used to predict which residents are most likely to commit crimes in the future: "I don't care that this is being done by a GOP Sheriff. Its awful to harass citizens because you think they may commit crimes, hoping to 'make their lives miserable.'"
FHP: Impairment may have played role in multi-vehicle crash on I-75
A 34-year-old man from Orlando may have been impaired when he improperly stopped on I-75 Sunday morning and was struck from behind by a Tampa Police patrol car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.