Pasco County Deputy Arrested On Child Sex Charges: Sheriff

Pasco Sheriff's Corporal Donald Valverde was arrested on charges involving a minor after an investigation into alleged off-duty conduct.

Man Found Dead In Spring Hill, Death Investigation Underway: Sheriff

Pasco County deputies are investigating after an adult man was found dead in Spring Hill.

Massive Pasco Apartment Fire Leaves Building ‘A Total Loss,’ Displaces 200

About 200 residents were displaced after a massive three-alarm fire tore through a Pasco County apartment complex, fire officials said.

Pinellas Deputy, Ex-GF Dead After Hudson Kidnapping Ends In Murder-Suicide: Officials

A Pinellas deputy abducted, killed his ex-girlfriend in Spring Hill before taking his own life after an argument over a TV, reports said.

Teen Dead, Another Teen Injured In Crash After FHP Pursuit In Pasco: FL Troopers

A 15-year-old passenger was killed after a fleeing vehicle crashed on State Road 54, Florida Highway Patrol said. The driver was injured.

Suspect Sought In New Port Richey Attempted Break-In: Pasco Sheriff

Deputies are asking for public assistance in identifying the suspect in an attempted break-in at a New Port Richey home, Pasco sheriff said.

Motorcyclist Dies After Crash With SUV In Pasco County

A 30-year-old New Port Richey motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV at a Pasco County intersection early Saturday.

New Port Richey DUI Driver Arrested After U.S. 19 Crash, FL Troopers Say

A 29-year-old New Port Richey woman accused of driving under the influence was hurt and jailed after a crash on U.S. 19, FL troopers said.

Potentially Explosive Antique Medical Bottle Prompts Museum Evacuation In Brooksville

A woman mistakenly donated a potentially explosive antique medical bottle from her late father's doctor's office to the May Stringer House.

Skydiver Caught In Tree Rescued By Fire Crews: Pasco Fire Rescue

A skydiver was rescued after being caught 30 to 40 feet in a tree after a jump in the Zephyrhills area, Pasco Fire Rescue said.

2 Injured In Separate Lightning Strikes In Pasco County: Reports

Two men were injured in separate Dade City lightning strikes, reports said.

Toddler Drowned At July 4th Festival In Pasco County: Reports

A 3-year-old boy drowned during a scallop festival and July 4 celebration in Pasco County, reports said.

Oversized Trailer Swings Into SUV On I-75, Injuring Two Women

The crash caused significant delays to traffic in Pasco County on Saturday.

Deputies Arrest 12-Year-Old For Overnight Car Burglaries In New Port Richey

The 12-year-old suspect stole a handgun and other items in a series of overnight car burglaries in New Port Richey, the Pasco sheriff said.

Man Who Saw ‘The Anti-Christ’ Tried To Steal Medical Helicopter After I-75 Crash: Reports

A man who claimed to see the “anti-Christ” was arrested for trying to steal a medical helicopter after an I-75 crash, reports said.

34 Open Containers Found During I-75 DUI Stop In Pasco County

Authorities said they stopped the driver near mile marker 280 in Pasco County after they clocked him driving more than 90 mph.

St. Pete Rapper Arrested In Pasco County After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Watch

A St. Pete rapper who performs under the name "OTM Ruger" was arrested in Pasco County after fleeing a Largo traffic stop, FL troopers said.

Human Skull Donated To FL Thrift Store: Sheriff

Investigators are looking for a person who donated a human skull, possibly thinking it was a novelty item, to a FL thrift store.

1 Killed, 1 Injured After Tesla In Autopilot Mode Drove Off Pasco Road: FL Troopers

An 87-year-old Wesley Chapel man was killed and his passenger was injured when his Tesla Y in autopilot mode drove off the road, FHP said.

Palm Harbor Woman Killed In Crash In Pasco County

Police said the crash happened Friday on Epiphany Way in Trinity.

1 Dead After Small Plane Crashed Into Pasco County Backyard: Reports

The pilot was killed and a home was damaged by fire after a plane crashed into a Wesley Chapel backyard, reports said.

2 Killed In 2-Car Crash In Pasco County

The crash occurred early Saturday morning on Eiland Boulevard in Pasco County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Girl, 16, Shot Near New Port Richey School; 2 In Custody: Reports

Two people are in custody after a 16-year-old girl was shot near a New Port Richey middle school, reports said.

FL Pastor, Ex-Deputy Arrested In Molestation Of 4 Kids: Reports

A 56-year-old Pasco County pastor is accused of molesting four children from 2021 until this year, media reports say.

Teen Driver Died After Being Thrown From SUV In Pasco Crash: FL Troopers

An 18-year-old driver died and his two teen passengers were injured in a single-vehicle SUV crash in Pasco County, FL troopers said.

Man Killed In 3-Vehicle Pasco County Crash: FL Troopers

A Land O’Lakes man died after his van overturned in a three-vehicle crash in Pasco County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Weeki Wachee Preserve Brush Fire 40% Contained: Fire Officials

Firefighters continue to battle a 120-acre brush fire at the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando Beach, officials said.

New Port Richey Man Who Threatened Federal Officials Sentenced: U.S. DOJ

A 79-year-old New Port Richey man was sentenced to prison for threatening to kill multiple federal officials, the U.S. DOJ said.

Family Of 7, Neighbor Injured In Pasco County Golf Cart Crash: FL Troopers

Eight people were seriously injured after a golf cart crashed into a car and overturned in Wesley Chapel, the FL Highway Patrol said.

$600K Onion, Potato Theft Suspect Arrested In FL: U.S. DOJ

A Spring Hill man defrauded wholesale produce companies of more than $600,000 in onions and potatoes, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Child Playing With Matches Sparks Weeki Wachee House Fire: Officials

Four people and three pets were displaced after a house fire was started by a child playing with matches, Hernando County Fire Rescue said.

FL Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned By Trump Gets Life For Molesting Children

A Tampa Bay area Jan. 6 rioter who was pardoned by President Trump was sentenced to prison for molesting children, Florida officials said.

Man Hit, Killed By Car While Crossing Pasco County Highway In Heavy Fog: FL Troopers

A 78-year-old man died after being hit by a car while crossing a Zephyrhills highway in heavy fog, FL troopers said.

Speeding Driver Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured In Pasco County Crash: FL Troopers

Speed was a factor in the single-vehicle Hudson-area crash and neither the driver or the passenger were wearing seatbelts, FL troopers said.

Bus Driver Crashed Into Utility Pole After Falling Asleep At The Wheel: Hernando Sheriff

Power was disrupted in an area of Brooksville after a bus driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a utility pole, HCSO said.

Pinellas Woman Leads Troopers On 115MPH Chase In Pasco County: FHP

A Pinellas woman faces multiple drug charges and traffic offenses after leading FL troopers on a 115 mph chase in Pasco County, FHP said.

Child Porn Charges Filed Against Pasco County Schools Employee: U.S. DOJ

A Pasco County Schools employee was arrested and charged with child porn possession, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Police Charge Tesla Driver With Murder After Fatal Pasco County Hit-And-Run

The 24-year-old was initially charged with leaving the scene of a crash following the Thursday crash.

Zephyrhills Man Fatally Struck By Car In Pasco County

The incident occurred Friday night on 5th Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Tesla Driver Arrested In Fatal Pasco County Hit-and-Run: FL Troopers

A Tampa bicyclist died after being hit by a Tesla driver who left the crash site in Pasco County, FL troopers said.