Juvenile taken to the hospital after near-drowning in Wesley Chapel

A juvenile was taken to the hospital after a near drowning in the Blackhill Street area in Wesley Chapel, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office. 

Dozens of 'critically missing' Florida children recovered, 8 suspects arrested in Operation Dragon Eye

Federal, state and local agencies partnered to safely recover 60 "critically missing" children throughout the Tampa Bay area in what U.S. Marshals call the most successful missing child recovery operation in American history.

Missing Pasco County boy safely located

Pasco County deputies have safely located a 7-year-old boy who was reported missing on Friday afternoon. No other details were released. 

Man killed in shooting, Pasco deputies searching for suspect

Pasco County deputies are searching for the suspect in a shooting that left a man dead, according to the sheriff's office.

Two families get mortgage-free houses in Tunnels to Towers village

Lt. Michael Wessel served in the fire service for more than 14 years before medical complications forced his retirement. He and his family got a new mortgage-free home on Wednesday. 

Pasco firefighters train for high-water rescues

Pasco County firefighters with the department's Special Operations Water Rescue Fleet held a series of training exercises Tuesday on Bell Lake in Lake O'Lakes.

RAP River Run raises money for Youth and Family Advocates programs

Tucked away on a quiet road in New Port Richey, the RAP House—short for Runaway Alternatives Project—is a place where at-risk children can catch their breath and begin to rebuild their lives. 

Pasco firefighters rescue fawn trapped in drain

Pasco County firefighters took on an unusual task Tuesday, rescuing a baby deer and reuniting him with his mother.

Dade City man dies in motorcycle crash: FHP

A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a Dade City man early Monday morning.

Florida man meets boy saved by his stem cell donation: 'Just incredible'

A rare disease brought together a Pasco County man and a 1-year-old boy from Orange County, California. Three years later, the two met for the first time in person.

Mega Dog Adoption Event begins Friday. Here's what to know

This weekend, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center and several other municipalities’ shelters from across the Tampa Bay area will participate in the Third Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event.

Benefit held to help Pasco deputy injured in the line of duty

More help could be on the way for law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty across the state. The Deputy Andy Lahera Act, named after critically injured Citrus County Deputy Lahera, would help financially cover law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty.

Missing Pasco County boy, woman found safe

The Pasco Sheriff's Office says a missing 6-year-old boy and 52-year-old woman have been found safe.