Back To School: Events Help Students Get Ready For New Year

Events are planned throughout Pasco County to help students prepare for the new school year.

Saint Leo’s First Provost Elected University’s 10th President

Dr. Jeffrey D. Senese Creating Plans for National, International Growth

1 Teen Dead, Another Critical Following US 301 Crash

A 15-year-old Lakeland girl is dead and a 17-year-old Lake Wales girl is critical following a crash on U.S. 301 and Trilby Road.

Saint Leo University Names John Nisbet CFO, Business Affairs VP

New CFO to Create 5-Year Fiscal Plan, Help Plan for Projected Growth at Saint Leo University

Land O' Lakes: Here's Your Primer On Amazon Prime Day

Starting at 3 p.m. Monday, July 16, and running for 36 hours, you can get a five-month jump on holiday shopping during Amazon Prime Day.

SR 54, Trinity Boulevard Crash Kills 22-Year-Old Lutz Man

A 22-year-old Lutz man has died following an accident on State Road 54 and Trinity Boulevard Thursday, July 12 at 9:26 p.m.

Bahama Breeze Brings Touch Of Caribbean To Wesley Chapel

Starting Monday, July 16, Wesley Chapel residents will be able to indulge their Caribbean cravings with the opening of Bahama Breeze.

Zephyrhills Man Shot Trying To Stop Bike Theft

Pasco County Sheriff's detectives are continuing to search for the man who shot a 66-year-old Zephyrhills resident Monday night, July 9.

Lightning Strike Destroys Dade City Fishery

Pasco County Fire Rescue is attributing the fire that destroyed a Dade City fishery to a lightning strike.

81-Year-Old Dade City Bicyclist Killed In U.S. 301 Crash

An 81-year-old Dade City man was killed Monday, July 9 in an accident at U.S. 301 and Jordan Road.

Zephyrhills Man Arrested For Shooting Neighbor's Chickens

A Zephyrhills man has been charged with felony cruelty to animals after reportedly shooting and killing his neighbor’s chickens.

Pasco Man Faces Drug, Weapon, Strangulation, Imprisonment Charges

During the arrest, deputies discovered a gun, ammunition and a backpack full of drugs in his car.

Lumberton Man Fatally Shot After Shooting At Deputies

The Lumberton man who was shot Thursday night by Pasco Sheriff's deputies has died.

New Wesley Chapel, New Tampa Bus Route To Airport To Begin July 1

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit is launching its new Route 275LX,​ connecting Pasco County and New Tampa to downtown Tampa.

Pasco Sheriff Releases Photo Of Car Involved In Shooting

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is attempting to identify the two men who walked onto a home construction site in Wesley Chapel Wednesday.

Pasco Man Accused Of Demanding Woman Worship Devil At Knife Point

The victim told Pasco sheriff's deputies that the accused held a knife to her side and demanded that she worship Satan.

Pasco Sheriff: Wesley Chapel Shooting Was Targeted Execution

Pasco County Sheriff's detectives are currently investigating execution-style shooting in Wesley Chapel.

Pasco County July 4 Fireworks, Parades and More: 2018 Guide

Pasco County celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, entertainment and a cardboard boat regatta.

Dade City Motorcyclist Dies In Head-On Crash

A 31-year-old Dade City man has died following a crash Friday morning, June 22, at U.S. 98 and Stanton Hall Drive in Pasco County.

7 Florida Cities Ranked Among 50 'Hottest' In America

As parts of Florida see temperatures reach the 90s this month, it was only fitting that these rankings would be released.

Caterpillar Sting Lands Land O' Lakes Teen In Emergency Room

A Land O’ Lakes mother is sending out a warning to fellow parents to be on the lookout for the poisonous puss caterpillar.

Saint Leo University Athletics Places Fourth In Learfield Cup

Saint Leo University Athletics recently placed fourth in the 2017–2018 Learfield Directors’ Cup Division II.

PETA Claims Wild Things Responsible For Deaths Of 3 Tiger Cubs

PETA has filed an amended complaint to its lawsuit against Dade City’s Wild Things, claiming the zoo caused the death of three tiger cubs.

Zephyrhills Man Says He Shot Dog For Pooping In House

An 80-year-old Zephyrhills man has been charged with cruelty to animals after shooting a dog for pooping in his house.

Lumberton Man Killed In Tree-Trimming Accident

A 47-year-old Lumberton man was killed Saturday, June 9, when he was struck by a large tree branch while helping to trim a tree.

Get Prepared For Hurricane Season; Pasco To Host Disaster Expo

The Pasco County Division of Emergency Management is hosting the 2018 Disaster Expo Saturday, June 9.

Odessa Boater Transported To Hospital With Serious Injuries

A boater was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following a boating accident on Lake Ann in Odessa.

Saint Leo University hosts Summer Fest on June 23

Event Welcomes Welcome Prospective Students, Families for Tours, Music, Fun

Zephyrhills Man Killed When Car Hydroplanes

A 58-year-old Zephyrhills man was killed Thursday afternoon, May 31, when his car hydroplaned on the wet road.

Love Land O’ Lakes? Share Your Stories, Reach Your Neighbors

Become a Patch Mayor: The best way to share stories and celebrate the unique place you call home.

Pasco Sheriff Seeks Scammer Who Pretended To Be Victim's Grandson

The Pasco Sheriff is attempting to identify a couple who pretended to be the grandson of a Wesley Chapel resident.

Pasco Utilities Department Opens Drive-Through Service Center

The Pasco County Utilities Customer Information & Services Department has opened a walk-in and drive-through customer service center.

More Trouble For Pasco School District; 2 Lawsuits Filed

One lawsuit claims a student was traumatized after viewing porn on a school-issued iPad.

Florida Man Believed Dead Must Pay $2 Million In Child Support

An Indiana court ruled last week that a man who disappeared in 1993 and was living in Pasco County owes $2 million in back child support.

3 Saint Leo University Teams Competing For National Titles

Softball, men’s lacrosse and men’s golf teams are vying to bring home trophies.

Kitten Survives Trip In Engine Compartment; Saved By Firefighters

Pasco firefighters rescued a kitten from the engine compartment of a car and then went the extra mile to find it a home.

Zephyhills Man Charged With Trading Drugs For Sex With Teen

A Zephyrhills man is accused of human trafficking and giving drugs to a 14-year-old runaway to lure her into having sex.

Pasco Deputies Arrest Winter Haven Man Accused Of Kidnapping Wife

Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies have apprehended a Winter Haven man who reportedly kidnapped his wife at gunpoint.

Land O' Lakes Library Volunteer Accused Of Molesting 14-Year-Old

A volunteer at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library was arrested after being accused of molesting a 14-year-old boy at the library.

New Port Richey Man Critical Following Crash On SR 52

A 28-year-old New Port Richey man is in critical condition at Lakeland Regional Medical Center following an accident on State Road 52.