Zephyrhills Police Department Names 2021 Officer Of Year

In a very short time, Officer Pedro Miliano has displayed a high degree of professionalism and proficiency while carrying out his duties.

19-Year-Old Tampa Man Killed When Car Crashed Into Semi Truck

A 19-year-old man was killed Friday when the car he was riding in crashed into a tractor-trailer truck on County Road 54 east of Zephyhills.

Teen Driving 114 MPH Before Crash Charged With Double Homicide: FHP

A 17-year-old from Wesley Chapel was charged Friday in a fatal crash on Jan. 19 that killed two people.

Pasco Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Armadillo, Losing Control

A 45-year-old motorcyclist from Zephyrhills died after hitting an armadillo in the road.

17-Year-Old Arrested In Drive-By Shooting In Dade City

One person was struck by a bullet and taken to a hospital with injuries that aren't life-threatening.

Spring Hill Man Killed On Bellamy Brothers Road In Dade City

A 45-year-old Spring Hill man died after crashing into a tree on Bellamy Brothers Boulevard approaching Johnston Road.

Troopers Find Hand Grenade In Truck Involved In DUI Crash

The Florida Highway Patrol discovered a hand grenade in a man's car after he was involved in an accident in Wesley Chapel.

Report Of Weapon Leads To Controlled Dismissal Of High School

The sheriff's office conducted a controlled dismissal at Wiregrass Ranch High School out of an abundance of caution.

Bears Wide Receiver Accused Of Reckless Driving In Wesley Chapel

A trooper said Byron Pringle was driving his Challenger in circles, burning rubber and causing smoke.

Driver Ran Over Body Parts Following Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash: Police

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident that left body parts scattered across U.S. 301; the driver fled.

Brothers Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Wesley Chapel

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in the Meadow Pointe area of Wesley Chapel Wednesday night.

FL Bicyclist In Serious Condition After Being Struck By Driver

The Florida Highway Patrol said the person driving the vehicle that hit the bicyclist fled the scene. Troopers are seeking tips.

Door-To-Door Solicitation Leaves Pasco Residents Suspicious

The sheriff's office is looking into a person who approached at least two homes in Wesley Chapel claiming to be conducting a survey.

Madeira Beach Motorcyclist Killed In Dade City Crash

A 21-year-old Madeira Beach man was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle near Dade City Sunday.

ATM Repairman Robbed At Bank; Sheriff Seeking Tips

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips on two men who robbed a person repairing an ATM at a bank on State Road 54.

1 Shot Dead During Argument in Zephyrhills; Shooter Arrested

Pasco County sheriff’s deputies has arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting near Gall Boulevard in Zephyrhills.

Man Forced Way Onto School Bus, Attacked Driver: Pasco Sheriff

A Pasco County man has been arrested after being accused of barging his way onto a Pasco County school bus in Zephyrhills.

Curtis Reeves Not Guilty In Wesley Chapel Theater Shooting

After three hours of deliberation, the jury found Curtis Reeves not guilty of fatally shooting Chad Oulson at the Wesley Chapel cinema.

Dade City Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Bellamy Brothers Road

A 66-year-old motorcyclist has died after crashing on Bellamy Brothers Boulevard ​north of Johnston Road.

Pasco Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Car

A 45-year-old Zephyrhills woman is in critical condition after falling off her bike on State Road 54 and being struck by a car.

Tractor-Trailer Fire On Interstate 75 In Pasco Backs Up Traffic

An accident on Interstate 75 in Pasco County is causing a major traffic tie-up after a traffic-trailer burst into flames.

81-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash On Wiregrass Ranch Boulevard

An 81-year-old Tampa man has died and his 13-year-old passenger is in serious condition following a crash on Wiregrass Ranch Boulevard.

Bottled Water Scattered Across Road Following Semi Truck Crash

One truck was hauling bottled water, which spilled across the intersection, causing a closure for several hours.

Abused Student Says FL School Band Director Scarred Her For Life

"My hope has been obliterated," a former student who was sexually abused by a Steinbrenner High School band director said at his sentencing.

Wesley Chapel Couple Killed In Crash On State Road 56

Two Wesley Chapel residents were killed and a 17-year-old boy is in serious condition following a crash on State Road 56 Wednesday.

Reward Offered For Tips On Driver Who Struck Road Ranger And Fled

In 2021, at least six road rangers were struck and injured while assisting drivers or aiding the Florida Highway Patrol following a crash.

Clearwater Family Dies In Crash With Semi Truck On I-75 In Pasco

The victims were former Millburn, New Jersey school board member Danielle Prieto, her husband Alfred and their 16-year-old son, Antonio.

Man Hospitalized After Falling Off Bike, Stabbing Self With Sword

A man was flown by helicopter to a trauma alert center after falling off his bike and stabbing himself with a sword.

27-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash On I-75 In Pasco

A 27-year-old Orlando man died Friday when he changed lanes on Interstate 75 and collided with a Dade City woman's car.

13-Year-Old Dies From Injuries Suffered In Oct. 7 Crash

The driver of a pickup truck from Brooksville was distracted after spilling coffee on himself and didn't see the cars ahead slow down.

87-Year-Old Wesley Chapel Woman Dies From Injuries In Crash

An 87-year-old passenger involved in a crash at the intersection of State Road 54 and Vandine Road Nov. 21 has died at the hospital.

Dade City Man Wrote $263,000 In Fake Checks To 21 Banks: Courts

Daniel Santos was sentenced to seven years and 3 months in federal prison.

Wesley Chapel Man Dies After 2 Motorcycles Crash In Dade City

A 48-year-old Wesley Chapel man died Sunday after crashing into another motorcycle.

Man Dies In Mobile Home Fire In Lutz

Pasco County Fire Rescue responded around midnight to the fire in the 20800 block of South Grove Loop in the Lake Como Co-Op In Lutz.

Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Gall Boulevard Identified

A pedestrian was killed Friday when he was struck by car driven by a 66-year-old Zephyrhills man Friday.

Pasco Man Gets 10 Years In Prison For Soliciting Sex With Kids

Lavern Lee Renninger engaged in chats with a person he believed to be the mother of two children. She was actually an undercover agent.

Hit-And-Run Accident Kills Man, Seriously Injures 3-Year-Old Boy

A Dade City man has been arrested after being accused of fleeing a hit-and-run crash that killed a man and seriously injured a 3-year-old.

Troopers Seek Identity Of Man Killed In Fiery Crash Friday

A man is dead following a fiery single-car crash on Curley Road early Friday morning.

Driver Distracted By Spilled Coffee Cup Injures 2 Boys In Crash

A spilled cup of coffee resulted in a three-car pileup on Interstate 75 in Pasco County that critically injured two teen boys.

19-Year-Old Land O' Lakes Woman Seriously Injured In Crash

A 19-year-old Land O' Lakes woman was seriously injured Tuesday in a head-on crash on Blanton Road Tuesday.