Students must self-isolate for 14 days after cruise or international travel, Florida says
Any Florida students who travel outside of the country or go on a cruise over spring break must self-isolate for 14 days and undergo an evaluation before returning to class, the districts announced today.
Any Florida students who travel outside of the country or go on a cruise over spring break must self-isolate for 14 days and undergo an evaluation before returning to class, the districts announced today.
Who to call if you feel sick
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
Pickup truck crashes into Port Richey home
The driver of a pickup truck tried to avoid crashing into a car, but ended up crashing into a home, troopers said.
The driver of a pickup truck tried to avoid crashing into a car, but ended up crashing into a home, troopers said.
New Port Richey postpones Chasco Fiesta
The annual Chasco Fiesta has been postponed as local officials continue to try and slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The annual Chasco Fiesta has been postponed as local officials continue to try and slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
What it's like to have COVID-19: Florida patient urges kindness as he recovers in isolation
“Just treat people like humans because I saw some really negative comments about one of the interviews that I did, and we're still people. And we don't want to get people sick," the Pasco County man said. "I don't want to be sick and I don't want to get anyone sick."
“Just treat people like humans because I saw some really negative comments about one of the interviews that I did, and we're still people. And we don't want to get people sick," the Pasco County man said. "I don't want to be sick and I don't want to get anyone sick."
'Edward Scissorhands' carved his way into hearts of Americans from a set in Lutz, 30 years ago
It's been 30 years since parts of the Bay Area transformed into a Hollywood movie set for the filming of what's now an iconic piece of cinematic history: 'Edward Scissorhands.'
It's been 30 years since parts of the Bay Area transformed into a Hollywood movie set for the filming of what's now an iconic piece of cinematic history: 'Edward Scissorhands.'
Pasco County declares state of emergency to limit potential spread of COVID-19
The Pasco Board of County Commissioners, at the request of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, issued a Local State of Emergency for Pasco County on Thursday as a proactive measure to monitor and limit the potential spread of COVID-19.
The Pasco Board of County Commissioners, at the request of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, issued a Local State of Emergency for Pasco County on Thursday as a proactive measure to monitor and limit the potential spread of COVID-19.
Pasco man faces aggravated battery charges after throwing hamburger, vape pen
Deputies arrested Tyler Hardeman, 23, Wednesday evening after he allegedly threw a McDouble hamburger and a vape pen at another person.
Deputies arrested Tyler Hardeman, 23, Wednesday evening after he allegedly threw a McDouble hamburger and a vape pen at another person.
Bishop Larkin Catholic School switching to online classes after parent tests positive for coronavirus
Bishop Larkin Catholic School in Port Richey announced it is temporarily closing after the parent of a student tested positive for coronavirus.
Bishop Larkin Catholic School in Port Richey announced it is temporarily closing after the parent of a student tested positive for coronavirus.
Pasco deputies arrest construction worker for sexual battery on a child
Pasco deputies arrested Justin White, 27, after they said he admitted to performing sexual acts on a 10-year-old child.
Pasco deputies arrested Justin White, 27, after they said he admitted to performing sexual acts on a 10-year-old child.
Minor injuries reported after Pasco school bus crash
Deputies are on the scene of a crash involving a school bus in Hudson that left two people with minor injuries.
Deputies are on the scene of a crash involving a school bus in Hudson that left two people with minor injuries.
14-year-old bicyclist killed in New Port Richey crash
Troopers say a 14-year-old boy rode into the path of an SUV this morning. He was taken to a hospital but did not survive.
Troopers say a 14-year-old boy rode into the path of an SUV this morning. He was taken to a hospital but did not survive.
Hudson man arrested after Dropbox reports over 700 child porn files were uploaded, deputies say
A 21-year-old man in Pasco County was arrested after deputies discovered “thousands of videos and images of pornography” in his cell phone.
A 21-year-old man in Pasco County was arrested after deputies discovered “thousands of videos and images of pornography” in his cell phone.
Pasco deputies investigate fire at a golf course near St. Leo University
Investigators in Pasco County are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a golf course across the street from St. Leo University campus Monday morning.
Investigators in Pasco County are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a golf course across the street from St. Leo University campus Monday morning.
St. Leo lacrosse player killed in car crash honored at Saturday’s match
The family of Blake Crownover, 19, attended the St. Leo lacrosse game on Saturday where a plaque was dedicated in his honor.
The family of Blake Crownover, 19, attended the St. Leo lacrosse game on Saturday where a plaque was dedicated in his honor.
Pasco deputies searching for missing man
Pasco deputies are searching for Woodrow Wheetley, 82, who was last seen near the 21000 block of Betel Palm Lane in Land O’Lakes Saturday afternoon.
Pasco deputies are searching for Woodrow Wheetley, 82, who was last seen near the 21000 block of Betel Palm Lane in Land O’Lakes Saturday afternoon.
Pasco deputies: Woman left child inside car while she went to a bar
A Pasco County woman was arrested after deputies said she left a child in her car inside a vehicle while she was inside a bar.
A Pasco County woman was arrested after deputies said she left a child in her car inside a vehicle while she was inside a bar.
New Port Richey STEM students speak with astronauts on International Space Station
Last Tuesday students at River Ridge High School in New Port Richey had the chance to talk directly with astronauts on the International Space Station, as they passed over North America.
Last Tuesday students at River Ridge High School in New Port Richey had the chance to talk directly with astronauts on the International Space Station, as they passed over North America.
Pasco teen severely burned after mishap involving chemicals, fire officials say
A 13-year-old was hospitalized with severe chemical burns after an incident in Pasco County, according to the county’s fire rescue.
A 13-year-old was hospitalized with severe chemical burns after an incident in Pasco County, according to the county’s fire rescue.
Elections officials work to minimize impact of COVID-19 concerns on voter turnout
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.