Slippery Hudson boat ramp leaves injuries, totaled vehicles in its wake

People who use the boat ramp at Robert J Strickland Memorial Park in Hudson say many vehicles have been ruined and some people have even been injured there. Boaters say the design does not let water drain, allowing algae to grow. They want the county to address the problem.

Bicyclist dies after crash in Pasco County

A 27-year-old man from Oregon died after a motorcyclist overtook and crashed into his bicycle, troopers said.

Bay Area districts monitor trickle of COVID-19 cases as students return

School coronavirus plans are already being put to the test.  Across the Bay Area, there are small numbers of cases in schools showing up almost on a daily basis.  

Pasco deputies removed 25 gas pump skimmers in county

During a two-day operation, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office says they removed 25 skimmers from gas station pumps throughout the county.

Narcan distributed to communities struggling with overdose, addiction

Johanna Diaz doesn't want to leave home without Narcan. She says her neighborhood often feels like a hotspot for drug overdoses.

Pasco deputies searching for missing woman last seen in Wesley Chapel

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Breanne Victoria Maslyn who was last seen at the 1000 block of Standing Reed Place in Wesley Chapel at 9 p.m. on Saturday.

More CARES Act funds available for Pasco County residents

Additional financial help is on the way for those in Pasco County who've been struggling during the pandemic.

2-year-old critical after being hit along Port Richey neighborhood roadway

Officials in Pasco County say a 2-year-old suffered critical injuries after being hit in the 9000 block of Mark Twain Lane in Port Richey Wednesday.

Pasco, Polk counties post number of COVID-19 cases in schools online

School is back in session and many families in our region are concerned about COVID-19 cases on campus. It’s the reason two area school districts are now posting that data online.

Video shows coyote snatch dog from front yard of Pasco home

It took all of three seconds for Leah Cornell’s 14 year-old Chihuahua, Zoey, to fall prey to a coyote right outside their Trinity home.

Pasco sheriff's office names 15 apps parents should look out for on their kids' devices

With summer break over and classes beginning across the state -- which includes online learning -- the Pasco County Sheriff's Office released a list of 15 apps, they say, parents should know about.

Fishermen rescued two hours after mayday call 15 miles off Pasco County

An afternoon fishing trip with five friends became a rescue situation when their boat capsized 15 miles from the coast of Holiday Saturday. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office corporal who rescued them says it's pure luck they were found nearly two hours after sending out a distress call.

New school year begins for several Tampa Bay school districts with precautions, challenges

After being shuttered for more than five months, thousands of students across the Bay Area officially began their first day of school. This includes kids in Pinellas, Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough, though it was not without technical glitches.

Students, teachers return to school Monday in many Bay Area counties

It’s been five long months since students in Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and Pinellas County schools stepped foot in a classroom. However, Monday that will all change as many students are welcomed back to their school for the first time since March. 

Pasco deputies locate missing 14-year-old

Deputies say a Pasco County teenager who went missing Thursday night has been found safe.

Missing 14-year-old with autism found safe after search

A 14-year-old boy with autism has been found safe after a statewide Missing Child Alert was issued.