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.
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.
AdventHealth expands centralized COVID-19 testing sites into Pinellas and Pasco Counties
AdventHealth has expanded its centralized COVID-19 testing sites to Pinellas and Pasco Counties, bringing the total to five locations in the Tampa Bay area.
AdventHealth has expanded its centralized COVID-19 testing sites to Pinellas and Pasco Counties, bringing the total to five locations in the Tampa Bay area.
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.
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.
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 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.
Pasco County Public Transportation is free until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Man dies after Pasco County deputies use stun gun to subdue him
A man died after being tased by Pasco County Sheriff's Office deputies Wednesday.
A man died after being tased by Pasco County Sheriff's Office deputies Wednesday.
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.
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.
Florida boy teaches golden retriever about the joy of floating
One of the first things kids are taught in swimming class is how to float on their back.
One of the first things kids are taught in swimming class is how to float on their back.
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.
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.
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.
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.