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.

Firefighters: 1 dead in Wesley Chapel mobile home fire

One person is dead following a fire at a mobile home in Wesley Chapel, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.It happened around 6:10 a.m. Saturday in the 4000 block of Lado Dr. 

Pasco supervisor of elections warns: Vote twice, you may go to jail

Citing “recent media coverage of the president,” Pasco County's Brian Corley discouraged voters from “testing” the system by sending mail-in ballots, than showing up at the polls and casting an in-person ballot on Election Day.

Unanimous vote changes how Pasco pet stores source their animals

It was a unanimous vote by Pasco County commissioners Tuesday to ban pet stores from selling cats and dogs from breeders, a restriction Animal Services called overdue.

Bed bug infestation forces Hudson library to temporarily close

The Hudson library says it is temporarily closed due to a bed bug infestation. The library located at 8012 Library Road is expected to be closed for 1-2 weeks for fumigation treatment. 

Pedestrian killed in Dade City crash

A pedestrian was killed Friday evening after being hit by a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida man wanted for beating wife after I-75 tire blowout, troopers say

Troopers are looking for the man who was spotted alongside Interstate 75, allegedly beating his wife before pushing her into the path of oncoming traffic yesterday morning.

Bay Area schools review cybersecurity measures after teen accused of hacking Miami-Dade system

South Florida teachers and students ran into glitches and lockouts when their online networks came under attack in the first week of school, and the cyber attack has other school districts checking up on their own security.

Judge delays sentencing former Port Richey mayor until other legal troubles are settled

The former mayor of Port Richey, Dale Massad, was supposed to be sentenced Thursday afternoon after being found guilty of obstructing justice, but the judge decided she wants to settle his other legal troubles before that happens.