Injured, dead cows found along Interstate 75; FHP looking for owners

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are looking for the owners of several cows who were found along Interstate 75 this morning, closing down the highway.

Pasco County Fire Rescue employee tests positive for COVID-19

A member of the Pasco County Fire Rescue team has recently tested positive for COVID-19.  This is the first Pasco County Government employee to test positive.  

Hospital celebrates as once-critical COVID-19 patient leaves Wesley Chapel hospital

Healthcare workers lined the hallway to cheer on a Pasco County woman as she was finally allowed to go home after being in the intensive care unit for days battling the novel coronavirus.

Land O' Lakes venue will give away a free wedding to one healthcare worker

Many have had to change the way they work, especially healthcare providers and first responders who are on the frontlines of COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, a local wedding venue is giving away a free wedding.

Pasco County elections delayed at supervisor of election's request

Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to delay elections in Pasco County, according to a Wednesday announcement.

Second Pasco County resident dies from COVID-19

A 67-year old Pasco County resident died from COVID-19 on Friday, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Parking lot prayer group praises Pasco County healthcare personnel

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the world, more doctors, nurses and hospital staff have to battle the virus. Photojournalist Barry Wong showed us how a Bay Area group is giving thanks, in more ways than one.

Student meals available at Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota distribution sites

With in-class learning canceled until at least mid-April, schools around the Bay Area are preparing thousands of school meals to ensure no child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pasco K9 assists in arrest after suspect crashes into patrol car, nearly hit officer and flees

Pasco County K9 Star and deputy Kathryn Seper helped locate a suspect who allegedly crashed into a New Port Richey police officer’s patrol car and nearly hit another officer while fleeing from a car dealership on Friday morning. 

Man breaks into car, goes on Publix shopping spree in Pasco County

Pasco County deputies are searching for a man who broke into a car at the Jay B Starkey Wilderness Park and stole a purse and went on a shopping spree at Publix.

Pasco County Public Transportation free to public 

Pasco County Public Transportation is free until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Drive-through COVID-19 tests to be offered at 7 BayCare locations

A shortage of COVID-19 testing kits remains a major obstacle for public officials as they try to get a handle on their response to the virus. Only 2,000 people have been tested in Florida, a state of over 21 million people.

Bay Area YMCAs closing through March 29; transitioning efforts to help first responders

All YMCA locations around the Tampa Bay area will remain closed after 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 and refocus efforts on helping the families of first responders and medical workers. 

39 new cases of COVID-19 bring Florida number to 115

The Florida Department of Health announced the number of positive tests for COVID-19 in the state has more than doubled in the last 48 hours, bringing the total to 115, plus seven Florida residents who were diagnosed and being cared for out-of-state.