Graduation plans announced for Bay Area schools
Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.
After 21 years, marshals track fugitive sex offender to Pasco County
Idaho’s "longest absconded sex offender" is back behind bars after a law enforcement task force tracked him down in Central Florida.
Fatal Spring Hill house fire under investigation
One person was killed Saturday afternoon after a Spring Hill house caught fire, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.
New Port Richey teen found safe after statewide missing child alert
A New Port Richey teen who was reported missing earlier this week has been safely located after the state issued a Missing Child Alert on Friday. No additional details were provided.
Former Port Richey mayor facing life in prison strikes deal with state, may be out in less than a year
Two years after former Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad fired a gun at SWAT team members raiding his home, he has pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
Senior vaccination pods open in Polk, Pasco counties
Two senior vaccination pods opened Wednesday in Polk and Pasco counties.
Fiery RV crash closes I-75 lanes in Pasco County
A crash involving a recreational vehicle has closed some northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Dade City area.
Pasco deputies searching for man accused of firing shots during funeral procession
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying and locating a motorcyclist they say fired six shots during a funeral procession on State Road 52 Saturday afternoon.
Bay Area school districts begin announcing graduation plans
With graduations right around the corner, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are starting to solidify their commencement plans.
Port Richey grandfather accused of raping his 13-year-old granddaughter
A Port Richey man is behind bars after police say he raped his 13-year-old granddaughter in her home.
3 high-end Jeeps stolen from 2 Trinity neighborhoods taken to Miami, toll records show
According to toll notices, three Jeeps stolen from the Trinity Preserve and Trinity Lakes neighborhoods all entered Miami within 20 minutes of each other.
Prescribed burn may send smoke over Pasco County
The Florida Forest Service plans a preventative 3,600-acre burn in the Richloam Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, south of State Road 50.
Pasco County deputies searching for suspect accused of stealing packages from 2 homes in Holiday
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person they say removed two packages from two different homes in Holiday Lake Estates around 3 p.m. on February 2.
Lutz church donates over $38,000 to eliminate lunch debt for students in Hillsborough, Pasco counties
School district officials announced a local church will pay off student lunch debt for students within two counties.
Troopers search for hit-and-run driver involved in multi-vehicle crash on SR-54
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are hoping to track down the driver of a dark-colored SUV who fled after causing a crash on a major Pasco County roadway, they said.
Pasco County school officials increase spectator capacity for sporting events
The Pasco County School District will now allow 50% capacity at all outdoor athletic and performing arts events and up to four spectators per student at indoor events.
Six dogs found dead following Zephyrhills house fire
Pasco County firefighters said they found six deceased dogs after battling a house fire.
FHP: Man charged with DUI manslaughter following fatal crash in Holiday
Michael Alan Aquila, 27, was arrested for DUI manslaughter and DUI property damage after troopers say he was involved in a fatal crash early Saturday morning.
New Port Richey woman turns a 'bad habit' into a booming business
A 74-year-old chocolatier began her business more than 30 years ago using money she saved by quitting smoking.
Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacies in Florida to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies announced they will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, including 17 locations in the Bay Area.