Florida overdose deaths spike 37% during pandemic, CDC data shows
In Florida, preliminary data from the CDC shows the death toll was up about 37% from 2019. The alarming trend is being driven by an increase of the synthetic opioid fentanyl on the streets, and the coronavirus pandemic's impact on substance abuse and addiction. Not everyone received the support they needed.
In Florida, preliminary data from the CDC shows the death toll was up about 37% from 2019. The alarming trend is being driven by an increase of the synthetic opioid fentanyl on the streets, and the coronavirus pandemic's impact on substance abuse and addiction. Not everyone received the support they needed.
‘Shots fired, shots fired’: Man dies after firing at Pasco County deputies, sheriff says
A man is dead following an hours-long standoff in Dade City after he turned the gun on himself, the sheriff says.
A man is dead following an hours-long standoff in Dade City after he turned the gun on himself, the sheriff says.
10-day bay scallop season set to start in Pasco County
Florida’s Sports Coast along Pasco County is gearing up for a big economic boost this week as bay scallop season begins Friday.
Florida’s Sports Coast along Pasco County is gearing up for a big economic boost this week as bay scallop season begins Friday.
New Port Richey police searching for missing teen in need of medications
Police in New Port Richey are searching for Deven Gelinas, 16, who was last seen at 10 a.m. on Thursday leaving Pennsylvania Ave. heading towards Madison Street.
Police in New Port Richey are searching for Deven Gelinas, 16, who was last seen at 10 a.m. on Thursday leaving Pennsylvania Ave. heading towards Madison Street.
Pasco snow park to try again this winter
After snow shortage and code violations during its opening season, Snowcat Ridge operators say the snow park will be back this November. Ice-skating and private igloos will be new this year.
After snow shortage and code violations during its opening season, Snowcat Ridge operators say the snow park will be back this November. Ice-skating and private igloos will be new this year.
Pasco sheriff: Suspected car thief flees from deputies, runs over man on lawnmower
A man on a riding lawnmower was hit by a suspected car thief who was being pursued by Pasco County deputies Thursday.
A man on a riding lawnmower was hit by a suspected car thief who was being pursued by Pasco County deputies Thursday.
With minimal damage reported, flood-prone communities watch water levels as Elsa makes landfall
As officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Elsa this morning, most are reporting minimal impacts. Now, attention turns to the potential for flooding and storm surge as Elsa makes landfall to the north.
As officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Elsa this morning, most are reporting minimal impacts. Now, attention turns to the potential for flooding and storm surge as Elsa makes landfall to the north.
Tropical Storm Elsa information: Pasco County
Ongoing updates from Pasco County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.
Ongoing updates from Pasco County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.
14-year-old dead after fall from ATV in Pasco County, troopers say
A teen girl died after falling out of an ATV on Sunday.
A teen girl died after falling out of an ATV on Sunday.
Hockey fans turn attention to Bay Area for championships on and off the ice
While the nation's eyes are focused on the Tampa Bay Lightning playing for the Stanley Cup against the Montreal Canadiens, some of the biggest hockey fans in the world are focused on a different series of games being held in the Bay Area.
While the nation's eyes are focused on the Tampa Bay Lightning playing for the Stanley Cup against the Montreal Canadiens, some of the biggest hockey fans in the world are focused on a different series of games being held in the Bay Area.
Zephyrhills woman charged with DUI manslaughter after hitting, killing teen bicyclist
Andrea Nadine Woods, 43, of Zephyrhills, is facing DUI manslaughter charges after troopers say she hit and killed a 17-year-old on a bicycle early Sunday morning.
Andrea Nadine Woods, 43, of Zephyrhills, is facing DUI manslaughter charges after troopers say she hit and killed a 17-year-old on a bicycle early Sunday morning.
Bay Area prepares for Elsa
Storm preparations are underway across the Bay Area as Tropical Storm Elsa makes its way toward Florida.
Storm preparations are underway across the Bay Area as Tropical Storm Elsa makes its way toward Florida.
Pasco County offers sandbags ahead of possible Elsa threat
With Hurricane Elsa a possible threat to Florida next week, Pasco County is joining Hernando County in offering self-service sandbags to residents.
With Hurricane Elsa a possible threat to Florida next week, Pasco County is joining Hernando County in offering self-service sandbags to residents.
Red tide detected near Pasco County
Slowly but surely, red tide is making its way up the coast.
Slowly but surely, red tide is making its way up the coast.
Deputy helps Hudson family forced to panhandle after COVID-19 job loss
A deputy responding to calls about a family on the street found a father who said he had lost his job in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were living in a motel and were in desperate need of money and resources.
A deputy responding to calls about a family on the street found a father who said he had lost his job in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were living in a motel and were in desperate need of money and resources.
Pasco County schools offering free COVID-19 shots
Pasco County school officials are hosting COVID-19 vaccination events for students.
Pasco County school officials are hosting COVID-19 vaccination events for students.
Artist inspired by Salvador Dali uses computer-generated math patterns to create 3D modern art
Louis Markoya’s 3D art will be on display in Tarpon Springs Aug. 27-Feb. 6.
Louis Markoya’s 3D art will be on display in Tarpon Springs Aug. 27-Feb. 6.
DeSantis says Hillsborough, Pasco deputies among those helping with southwestern border control
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Florida law-enforcement officers will go to Texas and Arizona to help with border control, as Florida continues to challenge the Biden administration in federal court about immigration enforcement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Florida law-enforcement officers will go to Texas and Arizona to help with border control, as Florida continues to challenge the Biden administration in federal court about immigration enforcement.
FHP: Hit-and-run driver kills Wesley Chapel woman on mobility scooter
Troopers say they arrested a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 64-year-old woman on a mobility scooter as she was getting her mail at the edge of the road in Wesley Chapel.
Troopers say they arrested a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 64-year-old woman on a mobility scooter as she was getting her mail at the edge of the road in Wesley Chapel.
Pasco County deputies buy pair of flip-flops, sandwich for shoeless citizen
Pasco County deputies responded to a report of loitering at a Trinity gas station. When they arrived, they noticed the man in question was walking around barefoot. The deputies decided to buy him flip-flops and even a hoagie.
Pasco County deputies responded to a report of loitering at a Trinity gas station. When they arrived, they noticed the man in question was walking around barefoot. The deputies decided to buy him flip-flops and even a hoagie.