With wildfires burning throughout state, Pasco Fire unveils two new firefighting tools
With the holiday weekend just a few days away and Florida continuing a stretch of bone-dry weather, fire officials are warning people to be extra careful. Wildfires are sparking easily, spreading fast, and burning thousands of acres across the state.
With the holiday weekend just a few days away and Florida continuing a stretch of bone-dry weather, fire officials are warning people to be extra careful. Wildfires are sparking easily, spreading fast, and burning thousands of acres across the state.
Pasco school officials remove limit on number of guests for outdoor high school graduations
School officials in Pasco County announced Wednesday more guests can attend outdoor high school graduation ceremonies than previously planned.
School officials in Pasco County announced Wednesday more guests can attend outdoor high school graduation ceremonies than previously planned.
Deadly mosquito-borne virus found in Pasco County sentinel chickens
Eastern Equine Encephalitis is a very rare, very deadly illness. One bite from an infected mosquito can get you sick.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis is a very rare, very deadly illness. One bite from an infected mosquito can get you sick.
Dry conditions fueling wildfires statewide: Where's the rain?
A Pasco County fire quickly spiraled out of control Monday, highlighting the increased danger faced in many parts of Florida where rain has been scarce.
A Pasco County fire quickly spiraled out of control Monday, highlighting the increased danger faced in many parts of Florida where rain has been scarce.
FHP: Nearly naked Plant City woman arrested after leading troopers on high-speed chase in stolen car
Rachel Lynn Stefancich, 24, of Plant City, was arrested Saturday after troopers say she drove a stolen vehicle at speeds of more than 110 miles per hour while eluding law enforcement along I-75.
Rachel Lynn Stefancich, 24, of Plant City, was arrested Saturday after troopers say she drove a stolen vehicle at speeds of more than 110 miles per hour while eluding law enforcement along I-75.
FWC tracking bear seen wandering through Pasco County neighborhood
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is tracking a black bear after several residents in the Gulf Highlands area of Port Richey called the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office to report sightings of the animal.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is tracking a black bear after several residents in the Gulf Highlands area of Port Richey called the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office to report sightings of the animal.
With need expected to grow 500%, Meals On Wheels for Kids needs Bay Area volunteers
The pandemic left a lot of people struggling to fulfill basic needs like putting food on the table. But one group that had a really tough time with food insecurity in the Bay Area was children.
The pandemic left a lot of people struggling to fulfill basic needs like putting food on the table. But one group that had a really tough time with food insecurity in the Bay Area was children.
Pasco coffee shop owners rent RV to deliver thousands of cups to brewery in Texas
What started with a wrong delivery to a New Port Richey coffee stand ended with an 1,100-mile journey to hand-deliver 60,000 custom-branded beer cups to a grateful brewery in Texas. Even the mayor came out to greet them.
What started with a wrong delivery to a New Port Richey coffee stand ended with an 1,100-mile journey to hand-deliver 60,000 custom-branded beer cups to a grateful brewery in Texas. Even the mayor came out to greet them.
Pasco County deputies searching for missing, endangered man
Deputies in Pasco County are asking for the public’s help locating James Rosa, 68, who was last known to be in the Marlinton Lane area of Port Richey between 6-11 p.m. on Friday.
Deputies in Pasco County are asking for the public’s help locating James Rosa, 68, who was last known to be in the Marlinton Lane area of Port Richey between 6-11 p.m. on Friday.
FHP: Spring Hill bicyclist killed riding across US-19
A 39-year-old man from Spring Hill was killed Sunday morning while trying to cross US-19 on a bicycle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 39-year-old man from Spring Hill was killed Sunday morning while trying to cross US-19 on a bicycle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Riders remember fallen tow truck drivers, raise awareness for Florida's 'Move Over' law
Tow truck operators across the Bay Area came together Saturday to honor the lives of colleagues killed on the job and raise awareness about Florida's move over law.
Tow truck operators across the Bay Area came together Saturday to honor the lives of colleagues killed on the job and raise awareness about Florida's move over law.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.