Gator Wrangling, Trump’s Electoral College Victory, Gold Cup Soccer

Christmas week weather, holiday travel, cops say man playing video game hit pedestrians and other stories from Florida Patch.

Adorable Tiger Cub, Magic in Lakeland, DUI Crackdown

Graphic Move Over law reminder, red tide, accused carjackers’ escape foiled by trees and other stories from Florida Patch.

Trump’s ‘Thank You’ Tour, Port Jobs Up, MacDill AirFest 2018

Gator ‘rides’ manatee, woman accused of seducing teen boy, record-breaking sea turtle nesting season and other stories from Florida Patch.

Blue Turtle, Slides Pose Amputation Risk, Publix Pancake Mix Recall

DUI crashes, rural rankings, Florida Strawberry Festival concerts and other stories from Patch.

Sanctuary City Request, Talking Turkey, Hillary Clinton on Santa’s ‘Naughty List?’

Record-breaking tourism numbers, State Fair tickets, Sprouts Farmers Market hiring and other stories from Florida Patch.

Time Running Out For Hurricane Hermine Federal Disaster Aid

Assistance is still available who have underinsured or uninsured damages or losses.

Post Office to Honor Elfers Purple Heart Recipient

An Elfers resident killed in combat in Vietnam in 1969 is being honored posthumously during a renaming ceremony at the post office.

Free Bus Rides for Pasco Voters on Election Day

Pasco County Public Transportation is offering rides to the polls for voters in need.

Haunted Jail, Red Tide, Daredevil Kitten Rescued

Tim Kaine, Escape Bradenton, Harlem Globetrotters and other stories from Florida Patch.

New Port Richey’s Sims Park Up for National Honors

Sims Park has been named a finalist in the Great Places in America contest. Voting ends this week.

Cross-Bay Ferry, Favorite Halloween Candy, Clinton Rally

Teacher, deputy attacked, Olympic runner sets visit with kids, haunted university and other stories from Florida Patch.

Trespassing Call Led to Kitten’s Rescue

A plucky little kitten has a new home thanks to Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies.

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Thanks First Responders for Help After Fire

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point recently presented a $50,000 check to Pasco County Fire Rescue’s Amador J. Gonzalo Training Center.

Hurricane Matthew: How to Help Floridians Recover

Gov. Rick Scott has announced the activation of Florida Disaster Fund to help victims of Hurricane Matthew.

Dueling Billboards, Stolen Identity, Pokémon Go Leads to Arrest: Weird Florida

Accused thief’s wallet left at crime scene, cyberstalking, dad accused of running over volunteer and other stories from Florida Patch.

Have Coffee with a Cop in New Port Richey

McDonald’s and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office are taking part in National Coffee with a Cop Day.

Pasco Sheriff's Office Announces Annual 'Feeding Pasco's Kids' Food Drive

Proceeds are directly given to local organizations whose mission is to provide support for homeless children and students.

Border Patrol, Barbra Streisand, Heroin Overdoses

Battery on a deputy, fall arrives, Blue Bell Ice Cream recall and other stories from Florida Patch.

Beach Monitoring, Dalmatian Crashes Fire Station, Poisoned Coffee

Toxins in drinking water, Hillary Clinton’s rally, ‘The Price is Right Live’ and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pasco County Announces Storm & Flood-Related Debris Removal Information for Residents

Flood-damaged debris removal will begin Monday, September 12.

$89 Million in Storm Damage Estimated in Pasco County

Breaking: Pasco County emergency managers estimate Hurricane Hermine caused about $89 million in damage.

Pasco Flooding Woes Continue

Breaking: Pasco County is continuing to assess damage left behind by Hurricane Hermine.

Pasco County Opens Sandbag Locations

Breaking: Pasco County has announced the opening of sandbag locations in advance of anticipated severe weather later this week.

Family Stabbed, Seawater Bacteria, Skimmer Arrest

Tropical weather, double shooting, 25 burglaries and other stories from Florida Patch.

Looking For A Free Ride? PCPT Route 54 Starts With No Fares

Pasco County Public Transportation is offering free rides on Route 54’s inaugural day.

Baby’s Death, Disney Parade, Gator Attacks Dog

Duke Energy scam warning, best high schools, brain-eating amoeba and other stories from Florida Patch.

Accidental Shooting, Road Rage Death, ALDI Hiring

Lowry Park Zoo discounts, toughest states on DUI, top high schools and other stories from Florida Patch.

Attention Shutterbugs: Patch Wants Your Awesome New Port Richey Photos!

Patch wants to see New Port Richey through your eyes!

Volunteers Sought For Pasco County Costal Cleanup

There will be various cleanup sites throughout Pasco County.

Pasco County Sandbag Sites Open ‘Until Further Notice’

Breaking: As heavy rain pummels the area, Pasco County is offering free sandbags to residents.

Mourning Dave McKay, Pinky’s Death, Mob Bust

Ford recall, sales tax holiday, Clinton and Trump not known by everyone and other stories from Florida Patch.

New Port Richey Woman Celebrates 100 Years

Family and friends are pulling out the stops for Margaret Sebald’s 100th birthday celebration Thursday.

Port Richey Issues 2nd Boil Water Notice in 2 Days

A water main break along U.S. 19 has led to a boil water notice for residents and businesses in the area of the Gulf View Square Mall.

Boil Water Notice Issued in Port Richey

Some Port Richey residents are being asked to boil their water as a precaution following a Tuesday water main break.

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Your local Patch sites in the Tampa Bay area want to help share your news!

Heads Up: 2 Lanes On Stretch Of Little Road Closed

Repairs underway. Expected opening is 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Port Richey Issues Boil Water Notice

Residents who live on seven specific streets are being asked to take precautions after a water main broke Wednesday.

Waterspout, 159 New Laws, Donald Trump Eavesdropping?

Cat floods shelter, Zika virus and pregnancy, bus driver punched and other stories from Florida Patch.

Mac and Cheese Boy, Accused Arsonist Caught, Microcephaly

Scampering rodent, IKEA recall, counter-terrorism proposal is ‘lame,’ lawmaker says and other stories from Florida Patch.

Deadlier Than a Shark, Disney Princesses, Patient Thief

Best cities for July 4, state’s abortion law under review, credit card skimmer found in Bay area and other stories from Florida Patch.