1 hospitalized, 1 being evaluated after Pasco County plane crash

One person was hospitalized Saturday morning following a plane crash in Pasco County, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.

Wesley Chapel homeowner shoots, kills armed robbers; surviving suspect faces murder charges

A homeowner in Wesley Chapel shot and killed two of three suspected armed robbers who tried to break into his home early Friday morning, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. A third suspect is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

For many Pasco parents, decision over fall school plan seems too soon

Pasco County parents had to decide by Wednesday whether to send their kids back to school in the fall or choose a form of distance learning that would keep them off campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

More Bay Area HCA hospitals restrict inpatient elective surgeries, procedures as inpatient beds fill

HCA Healthcare West Florida Division announced its hospitals in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties will delay certain inpatient surgeries and procedures, effective Saturday, July 11, to free up capacity for COVID patients. 

FHP: Child killed, 5 injured after ATV overturns in Dade City

A seven-year-old boy was killed Saturday evening when the ATV he was driving crashed in Dade City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.