Governor approves protections for new 400,000-acre Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve

For all its natural beauty, the Nature Coast has not been protected as an aquatic preserve until Governor Ron DeSantis last night signed a bill passed in the legislature creating the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve. It consists of more than 400,000 acres along the coast of Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties.

Pasco County moves graduation from USF to individual school's outdoor stadium

Pasco County is rearranging graduation plans after learning the Yuengling Center on the University of South Florida campus was no longer able to accommodate the ceremony.

Woman fleeing from authorities shot, killed by Pasco deputy who says she fired first

Bonnie Figueroa-Ortiz, 40, died Saturday afternoon after being shot by a Pasco County deputy who said she fired first.Figueroa-Ortiz was reported missing around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning. 

Pasco woman reported missing shot, killed by deputy

Pasco County deputies located Bonnie Figueroa-Ortiz, 40, who was reported missing around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Pioneer Florida Museum and Village receives 110-year-old Pasco County log cabin

The Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City, which preserves and celebrates Florida’s 175-year-old history, added something new to its collection that’s 110-years-old.

Enforcement for Pasco County's mask order begins Thursday

In an effort to stop the rising number of COVID-19 cases, Pasco County will begin enforcing its mask order Thursday.

A breakdown of mask mandates in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco

As coronavirus cases continue to rise statewide, more cities and counties are putting new face mask rules into place -- that includes Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

Pasco County to require masks in businesses, government facilities

Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles issued an executive order Tuesday requiring anyone in the county wear a face covering while indoors at a public business or county government facility, effective immediately.

Pasco County superintendent tests positive for COVID-19

Pasco County school employees were notified Monday that Superintendent Kurt Browning tested positive for coronavirus, and is isolating at home.

Pasco deputies search for burglars who broke into private school

The search is on for burglars who broke into a Pasco County school and stole several hundred dollars' worth of supplies. As deputies search for the people responsible, the community is coming together to help the school make up for the loss.

Pasco County teen dies from COVID-19

On Saturday, the Florida Department of Health announced that a 17-year-old male from Pasco County died from COVID-19.

Pasco County man dies after crashing into home

A 53-year-old Pasco County man died early Saturday morning after suffering a medical emergency and crashing into a home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Martin Gramatica leads youth soccer teams back to the practice fields

You can hear the excitement in former Bucs kicker Martin Gramatica's voice. After three months without being able to coach his two soccer teams at Florida Premier FC, he couldn't get to the field fast enough when Pasco County re-opened the fields.

Driver dies following I-75 crash in Wesley Chapel, troopers say

The Florida Highway Patrol says a driver passed away Tuesday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 75.