Dade City man's dog dies soon after scare from neighborhood fireworks

A Dade City family says their 3-year-old border collie became so panicked amid New Year's Eve fireworks that his heart stopped.

Sailor on leave for holidays accused of raping teen, buying her Plan B pill, Pasco deputies say

A U.S. Navy sailor on leave for the holidays is accused of sexually battering a teenager he had met at church, then buying a Plan B pill for her. The victim told investigators he instructed her to delete all of the social media messages the two had exchanged.

Pasco deputies find Land O'Lakes teen

Deputies in Pasco County have found a teenager who had gone missing in Land O’Lakes. 

PCFR: Florida man falls off bike, accidentally stabs himself with sword

A man was hospitalized Saturday evening after he fell off a bicycle and accidentally stabbed himself with a sword in his backpack, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue. 

Pasco deputies safely locate missing Lutz woman

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has safely located a Lutz woman reported missing and endangered on Saturday. No additional details were provided. 

Pasco deputies safely locate missing, endangered woman

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has safely located a woman who was reported missing and endangered Saturday morning. No additional details were provided. 

Pasco County reducing bus service amid driver shortage

A severe bus driver shortage has hit Pasco County hard. The school district has already had to make adjustments to get students to campus on time. Now, the county is making changes to its bus schedules by temporarily modifying or suspending certain routes.

2 adults, 1 child injured in Snowcat Ridge snow-tubing accident

According to Pasco County Fire Rescue, the “accident involving a snow tube” left one child and one adult with minor injuries, but a second adult was injured badly enough to require helicopter evacuation.

Uber driver accused of kidnapping says rider made the whole thing up

An Uber driver says he was shocked when he found out his picture was on the news and he was wanted for possible kidnapping.

Pasco sheriff: Uber driver located, cooperating after suspected kidnapping

Pasco County deputies say they have located an Uber driver who was suspected of kidnapping after a passenger called 911 to report a person hiding under a blanket in the back seat.

Pasco cheer team gives up championship to honor cheerleader killed in car crash

After taking home top prize at the Pop Warner cheer competition this month, the South Pasco Predators did something far beyond good sportsmanship after hearing the tragic story of a competing team.

Bay Area law enforcement step-up presence at schools amid viral posts about violence Friday

Bay Area officers are joining law enforcement across the country in watching schools Friday, Dec. 17 as social media posts circulate, vaguely claiming violence will break out.

Curtis Reeves returns to court for motion hearings

A former Tampa police captain, charged with killing a man during an argument in a movie theater, was back in court Wednesday.

Pasco County Sheriff's Office K9 Strong dies due to 'medical issue'

Pasco narcotics detection K9 Strong, one of the few female K9s at the sheriff's office, has passed away due to a medical issue, officials said. She was 6 years old, and would have turned 7 next month.

Tunnel to Towers to build, donate entire village for families of fallen veterans and first responders

Construction is now underway on a first-of-its-kind neighborhood that'll be home to families of injured service members, families of fallen first responders killed in the line of duty and gold star families. It's all thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Find a Florida-style Christmas tree in Dade City

From Sand Pines and Southern Red Cedars to Carolina Sapphires and Leyland Cypress trees, Ergle Christmas Tree Farm in Dade City gives customers the experience of looking for a live tree for the holidays.

Eric Piburn dies at age 14, leaving legacy of kindness

He endured multiple open-heart surgeries and spent much of his young life in the hospital. But Eric Piburn never stopped trying to improve the lives of those around the Tampa Bay area – especially children.