Pasco County deputies shoot suspect after responding to 'horror movie' hostage situation
When two deputies entered the home, they saw a man holding a woman at knifepoint. The woman was covered in blood and had been stabbed more than 15 times before to the deputies were able to head inside, according to Sheriff Nocco.
When two deputies entered the home, they saw a man holding a woman at knifepoint. The woman was covered in blood and had been stabbed more than 15 times before to the deputies were able to head inside, according to Sheriff Nocco.
Pasco family made fraudulent transactions at Lowe’s stores in 11 Florida counties, deputies say
Polk County deputies say a Pasco family of three made fraudulent purchases at Lowe's stores across 11 counties. Two are behind bars, but they are still searching for one of the relatives.
Polk County deputies say a Pasco family of three made fraudulent purchases at Lowe's stores across 11 counties. Two are behind bars, but they are still searching for one of the relatives.
Walk-in clinic on wheels: Pasco brings COVID-19 vaccine straight to neighborhoods
Pasco officials are bringing their mobile medical unit to parts of the county where residents need better access to it.
Pasco officials are bringing their mobile medical unit to parts of the county where residents need better access to it.
Video of shooting reveals common but rarely seen side of law enforcement
Body camera video from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend shows deputies shooting a 79-old-man after they say he reached for a gun. But that's only part of the story, deputies say.
Body camera video from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend shows deputies shooting a 79-old-man after they say he reached for a gun. But that's only part of the story, deputies say.
Suspect hospitalized after shooting at Pasco County deputies who returned fire
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that took place Saturday morning in Pasco County.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that took place Saturday morning in Pasco County.
Crash claims two lives at dangerous US 19 intersection in Pasco County
Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a crash that killed two people on US 19 in Pasco County.
Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a crash that killed two people on US 19 in Pasco County.
Non-verbal teen with autism found safe, Pasco deputies say
Deputies in Pasco County say a non-verbal 16-year-old boy with autism has been found safe, hours after he went missing late Wednesday night.
Deputies in Pasco County say a non-verbal 16-year-old boy with autism has been found safe, hours after he went missing late Wednesday night.
Horse killed, two people seriously injured in crash involving horse-drawn carriage in Pasco County
Two people suffered serious injuries and a horse died following a crash involving a horse-drawn carriage in Pasco County.
Two people suffered serious injuries and a horse died following a crash involving a horse-drawn carriage in Pasco County.
Pasco County officials ask physicians, pharmacists to help with vaccinations
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is asking physicians and pharmacists in Pasco County to help its COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is asking physicians and pharmacists in Pasco County to help its COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Gaetz calls on DeSantis to remove Pasco sheriff for using intelligence program to predict crime
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco over an intelligence program that's used to predict which residents are most likely to commit crimes in the future: "I don't care that this is being done by a GOP Sheriff. Its awful to harass citizens because you think they may commit crimes, hoping to 'make their lives miserable.'"
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco over an intelligence program that's used to predict which residents are most likely to commit crimes in the future: "I don't care that this is being done by a GOP Sheriff. Its awful to harass citizens because you think they may commit crimes, hoping to 'make their lives miserable.'"
FHP: Impairment may have played role in multi-vehicle crash on I-75
A 34-year-old man from Orlando may have been impaired when he improperly stopped on I-75 Sunday morning and was struck from behind by a Tampa Police patrol car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 34-year-old man from Orlando may have been impaired when he improperly stopped on I-75 Sunday morning and was struck from behind by a Tampa Police patrol car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With graduations right around the corner, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are starting to solidify their commencement plans.