Widening hole forces closure of roadway, restaurant in New Port Richey

A depression along a private roadway in Pasco County is growing faster than officials expected, going from 20 to 30-feet-deep in a 24-hour period.

Pasco deputies: Abused child locked in darkened room set mattress on fire to escape

When investigators responded to a report of a fire, deputies found the room covered in feces and urine. That's when they learned the child had set the mattress on fire in order to escape. According to the sheriff's office, one of the other children in the home slid a pack of matches under the door to the victim.

Road closed after deep hole opens near Walmart in New Port Richey

Emergency management officials say the depression opened up yesterday along Little Road. It's now about 20 feet across and 35 feet deep.

Deputies: Argument turns to deadly shooting in Hudson neighborhood

A person was fatally shot in Pasco County Monday night and sheriff's deputies are trying to piece together what happened.

Off-duty Pasco County deputy arrested for DUI

Cameron Hokanson, 27, a deputy with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office was arrested for driving under the influence Friday evening while he was off duty, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Lightning strike causes fire, destroying Zephyrhills family's home

Lightning lit the fire that destroyed their rental home and almost everything inside, but the kindness of neighbors and strangers is giving them hope.

Beaming barista gets $2,000 tip, thanks to 'Venmo Challenge'

A New Port Richey barista just got a tip of more than $2,000, thanks to people all over the world. It’s part of a new social media trend called the "Venmo Challenge” that has finally reached the Bay Area.

Florida's Green Swamp plays crucial role in state's waterways

Florida’s Green Swamp is is an area of ecological and hydrologic importance, and is crucial to the maintenance of our drinking water. FOX 13’s Drone Zone gives us an aerial view of its health and history.

Port Richey man injured in propane tank explosion

A Port Richey man was injured Sunday morning after a propane tank exploded he was working on exploded, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.

Pedestrian hit, killed in Pasco County

A 53-year-old woman died Saturday night after being hit by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Lightning blasts chimney from Pasco County home

Firefighters say lightning ripped a hole in a Pasco County home overnight, reducing the chimney to a pile of bricks.

Wrong-way I-75 driver causes head-on crash

Troopers say three people were badly hurt in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 75 in Pasco County last night.

Rapid testing to be offered at Pasco County schools

Students and faculty in Pasco County schools will be able to determine if they have COVID-19 quicker than ever, the district announced Tuesday.

'Innocent' mother killed in Pasco home while watching TV with husband; deputies search for teen suspects

Pasco County deputies are searching for three young suspects involved in the deadly shooting of a New Port Richey mother. The sheriff says their intended target was the mother's son, who is not cooperating with investigators.

U.S. Coast Guard searching for diver missing off Anclote Key

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a diver who went missing seven miles offshore of Anclote Key. They have been searching for the diver since Saturday.