Pasco school district faces federal probe after sharing student information with sheriff’s office

The school district shares students’ information with the sheriff’s office so that deputies can reportedly compile a list of students whom they think might "fall into a life of crime."

Pasco drug overdoses climb during pandemic, mirroring national trend

COVID-19 is causing deaths even of people who didn't catch the virus. Pasco County says it's seeing the same phenomenon the CDC is after nationwide numbers were released that show the number of overdose deaths has risen dramatically.

Missing 17-year-old from New Port Richey found safe

A statewide Missing Child Alert has been canceled for a 17-year-old girl who had last been seen in New Port Richey, after the teen was found safe.

First high school for students struggling with substance abuse opens in Bay Area

Classes start Monday at a new non-profit private school in Pasco County.  It is not your typical learning environment, classes are year-round, and every student struggles with substance abuse

Historic ship provides unique training opportunity for Pasco rescue teams

Pasco County Fire Rescue Special Operations Division bought all three shifts of crews to do some advanced confined-space training 60 feet down in the ship’s hull – training they might not otherwise be able to get at home.

Pasco sheriff: 11-year-old girl at center of Amber Alert was with 22-year-old man

The sheriff of Pasco County said three people were arrested following yesterday's search for a missing girl, including one man whom she later described as her "boyfriend."

AMBER Alert issued for Pasco County 11-year-old last seen in New Port Richey

A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for a Pasco County girl who was originally reported as a runaway. Now they believe she is in the company of a 20-year-old male.

Pasco driver pulled from pond with minor injuries

A driver suffered minor injuries after winding up in a Land O' Lakes pond this morning.

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 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.