Free Fishing Trip Set For Florida Wounded Veterans

Operation Outdoor Freedom is taking applications for an upcoming offshore fishing trip offered at no charge to wounded veterans.

Coach Accused Of Having Sex With Student

Zephyrhills High School’s head coach for girls’ junior varsity basketball is accused of having sexual activity with a 17-year-old.

Rain, 42,000 Jobs, Bullet Strikes Bystander

Murder conviction, gas pump skimmers, Arlene reminds that hurricane season is almost here and other stories from Florida Patch.

Saint Leo to Hold Three Commencement Ceremonies

Saint Leo University will graduate over 1,100 students during three commencement ceremonies April 28 - 29.

Florida Wildfire Damage Up Significantly Over Last Year

Officials say the acreage damaged by wildfires in 2017 so far has more than quadrupled figures from the same period last year.

Florida Wildfires: Where They’re Burning

The Florida Forest Service reported more than 110 active wildfires across the Sunshine State on Monday, April 17.

Jedi Training, Deadly Bar Fight, ‘Kylie’s Daddy’

Hospital safety grades, hero cop, state of emergency and other stories from Florida Patch.

Target Toy Recall, Hero Cop Saves Girl, Brush Fire

Elephant Easter egg hunt, elderly woman attacked while walking dog and other stories from Florida Patch.

Masked Men Rob Store At Gunpoint

Two men wearing a clown and a wolf mask robbed a Wesley Chapel store at gunpoint early Thursday morning.

DUI Wolfpack Set To Prowl Several Counties

The Florida Highway Patrol has announced an upcoming DUI Wolfpack that will run from Hernando to Polk counties.

Suncoast Lakes Shelter In Place Order Issued

Silver Palms Boulevard is being closed to all traffic as a wildfire continues to burn near the Suncoast Lakes subdivision.

McDonald’s Drive-Thru Crash Leads To Arrest

A 59-year-old Land O’ Lakes woman faces charges after a Tuesday night crash at McDonald’s.

Bilirakis Opens New District Office In Wesley Chapel

The new location now gives the 12th congressional district three office locations.

Pasco, Hernando County Wildfire Updates

The Florida Forest Service says one of three wildfires that was burning in Pasco and Hernando counties on Tuesday was contained.

Pasco Kindergarten Pre-Registration Takes Place Next Month

Pasco County Schools will also start accepting Head Start and Early Head Start Applications for the 2017-18 school year.

Pasco Fires Close Road, Bike Trail

As two wildfires continue to burn along the State Road 52 corridor, a road and the Suncoast Bike Trail are off limits.

Lennar building single-family homes in Brooksville golf community

Builder will debut nine new floorplans in Southern Hills community with prices starting in the low $200s

Land O’ Lakes Man, 44, Dies After DUI Crash

A Tampa woman has been charged in a crash that resulted in a Land O’ Lakes man’s Saturday death.

Shark Punched, Fake Cop, Teen's Wild Ride: Weird Florida

Rattlesnake visits firefighters, mom arrested after giving birth, math student jailed and other stories from Florida Patch.

Man Tried To Kill Woman, 90, Deputies Say

An attack on a 90-year-old woman in Land O’ Lakes has resulted in an attempted homicide arrest.

Spain Returns Tampa Fugitive Wanted In Fatal 2012 Crash

A man wanted in connection with a 2012 wrong-way crash that left a Wesley Chapel man dead has been extradited from Spain.

Man Tried To Lure Kids At Bus Stop: Deputies

A 63-year-old man has been arrested following two recent encounters at a Land O’ Lakes school bus stop.

Corporal Wilkett to Speak at Central Pasco Republican Club Meeting

Wilkett has spent 22 years in Public Service and is a member of the Pasco Board of County Commissioner’s Human Trafficking Commission.

Trio Of Auto Burglars Taken Down After Hit-And-Run

Three accused auto burglars arrested in Land O' Lakes on Monday may be connected to Fort Lauderdale's Felony Lane Gang.

Rushe Middle Bells May Ring Earlier Next Year

A proposal to start classes earlier at Charles S. Rushe Middle School next year goes before the board Tuesday.

High School Stabbing, Milestone For Panthers, RadioShack Closings

Volcano Bay pricing set, dad’s car wrecked in crime, E9 takes flight and other stories from Florida Patch.

Prognosis ‘Good’ For Boy, 4, Shot In Stomach

Pasco County officials are reviewing possible charges after a 4-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound earlier this week.

License-Free Fishing Weekend Arrives In Florida

Folks who want to try their hand at casting a line into fresh water can do so license-free this weekend.

Pine View Students Win Regional ExploraVision Competition

The three students will be honored during a ceremony at Pine View Elementary School.

Boy, 4, Accidentally Shot In Stomach

A shooting involving a 4-year-old Zephyrhills boy is under investigation by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.

​Saint Leo Participates in 'Caps of Love' Collection

More than 12K pounds have been recycled, and the proceeds have been used to purchase new and refurbished wheelchairs for children.

Graduate of Wiregrass High School Joins RTS Labs as a Web Developer

RTS Labs, a Richmond, VA-based software company, has added Wiregrass High School graduate Sarah Abogabir to their development team.

‘Angry’ Woman Repeatedly Rammed Car, Fled: FHP

A Temple Terrace woman was arrested following a hit-and-run crash in the Land O’ Lakes area.

ICYMI: 2017 Hurricane Names

Find out what names are on deck for storms that develop in the Atlantic in 2017.

Man, 28, Killed In Land O’ Lakes Crash

A three-vehicle crash on State Road 52 and Ehren Cutoff claimed one life and left several people injured.

Secret Sex Video, Deadly Cobra, Lunch Money Bandit: Weird Florida

Seafood-loving thief, daring rescue and other stories from Florida Patch.

Saint Leo To Host Easter Eggstravaganza

The event will feature traditional Easter games at the university.

Registration Underway for Free Kids' Fishing Clinic

Children will learn about Florida's marine ecosystems and could go home with a free rod and reel. Deadline to sign up is March. 28.

High School Teacher Arrested for Sex with Hernando Co. Student: Sheriff

BREAKING: Pot and alcohol also allegedly were used during the encounters at the woman's home, deputies said.

Suspected DUI Driver Flees Scene After Rear-Ending Car on SR-56: FHP

BREAKING: A 48-year-old Wesley Chapel woman was arrested following the Tuesday crash.