Thief Snatches $8,000 Diamond Ring At Gulf View Square Mall

When the employee held up the ring to show the man, he snatched it out of her grasp and ran out of the store.

Pasco Sheriff Investigating Own Office After 2nd Arrest Of Deputy

"There's been a change of command," said Sheriff Chris Nocco. "We're cleaning up cases."

Resident, Dog Escape Port Richey House Fire

A resident and dog were able to escape a home in Port Richey after a malfunction in the air-conditioning system caused a fire.

Sheriff Says Phone App Gave Accused Molester Access To Young Girl

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says a new cell phone app allowed an accused child predator to contact and then rape a 12-year-old girl.

12-Year-Old Arrested For Writing Threat On School Desk

A 12-year-old Hudson Middle School student was arrested Monday, March 13, for writing threats on a desk at the middle school.

Pasco Detectives Make Arrest In Shooting Of Chasco Eighth-Grader

Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 26-year-old Steven Irizarry Marin in the Feb. 14 drive-by shooting death of a 14-year-old.

Lakeland Firefighter Arrested For Threatening Driver With Gun

A firefighter for the city of Lakeland was arrested over the weekend after he reportedly pointed a semi-automatic pistol at another driver.

2-Year-Old Port Richey Girl Dies After Falling Into Lake

The 2-year-old was transported to the hospital where she later died.

Child Found Floating In Port Richey Lake; Rushed To Hospital

The child's condition is not known at this time.

Fire Rescue On Scene Of Possible Sinkhole In Pasco County

Pasco County Sheriff's and Fire Rescue personnel are currently on the scene of what could be a sinkhole in River Ridge.

Watch: Thieves Try To Steal Rent Check At NPR Apartment Complex

Pasco County Sheriff's deputies need help identifying two would-be burglars who targeted the Worthington Court Apartments.

NPR Toddler Drowns In Neighbor's Swimming Pool

A 2-year-old boy has died after falling into a neighbor's swimming pool.

Pasco Deputy Arrested, Fired For Inappropriate Conduct

A Pasco County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested and ultimately fired after being accused of masturbating in front of a Pasco County resident.

Low Humidity, Winds Promote Spread Of Fires In Tampa Bay

The National Weather Service is urging residents to avoid burning debris outdoors due to weather conditions that are creating a fire hazard.

Families, Friends Say Goodbye To Teen Killed By Gunfire

A 14-year-old Chasco Middle School student who loved to make those around him laugh was remembered with tears Saturday, March 3.

Update: Port Richey Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child

A 42-year-old Port Richey man was arrested Sunday after a 9-year-old girl told deputies he molested her during a neighborhood party.

Landfill Employee's Death In Shredder Appears Accidental

Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to investigate the gruesome death of a 46-year-old employee at a privately owned landfill.

Hudson Cafe Owner Arrested For Bringing Home The Bacon

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the owner of a Hudson cafe for stealing $860 worth of bacon from Sam’s Club.

Pasco Deputies Chase Down Pickup Truck Hauling Trailer With Boat

Pasco County deputies have a 45-year-old man in custody after they say he tried to elude them in a pickup truck hauling a boat trailer.

Watch: Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Boaters In Gulf

Two men were rescued from the Gulf of Mexico by Coast Guard crews Tuesday, Feb. 28, as their boat was sinking.

New Port Richey Man Arrested After Firing Gun At Holiday Resident

A 20-year-old New Port Richey man has been charged with attempted murder after getting into an argument and firing a gun at a Holiday man.

Burglar Makes Off With Bags Of Cash From Dade City Moose Lodge

A burglar made off with six bags of cash Monday, Feb. 27, after breaking into Moose Lodge 397 at 17107 U.S. 301, Dade City.

Holiday Man Accused Of Molesting 7-Year-Old Girl

A 62-year-old Holiday man is being held at the Land O’ Lakes Detention Center without bond after being accused of molesting a 7-year-old.

Pasco Detectives Seek Information On New Port Richey Shooting

Pasco County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking information on a home invasion and shooting that occurred Sunday, Feb. 25.

Dade City Police Find AR-15 Rifle In Pasco High Student's Truck

The rifle was found in a gun case in a student's truck and at no time was there a threat against the school, officials said

River Ridge Returning To Normal Activity

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said rumors regarding threats to the campus were determined to be false.

Rumors Of School Violence Continue To Circulate At Pasco Schools

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is urging parents to remind their children not to spread rumors of school violence on social media.

Port Richey Man Accused In Sexual Assault of 71-Year-Old Woman

A 23-year-old Port Richey man has been arrested for a home invasion and sexual assault of a 71-year-old woman on Monday morning

Teen Dies After Being Shot In Head By Drive-By Shooter

A 14-year-old boy who was shot Wednesday after a man fired bullets into a car has died, deputies said.

Pasco Deputies Investigate Shooting In Port Richey

Pasco County Sheriff's deputies are now on the scene of a shooting at 6349 Ridgecrest Drive in Port Richey.

Pasco Investigators Look Into Cause Of Early-Morning Blaze

Pasco County Fire Rescue personnel are investigating the cause of a house fire that swept through a home at 6873 Alken Circle.

Port Richey Woman Charged With Kidnapping Neighbor's 18-Month-Old

A Port Richey woman has been charged with abduction after reportedly snatching her neighbor’s 18-month-old son off the front lawn.

Pasco Sheriff's Investigate Robbery Of New Port Richey 7-Eleven

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two men who robbed the 7-Eleven store at 6001 Trouble Creek Road in New Port Richey.

Pastor Accused Of Molesting Teen He Says Was Possessed By Demon

The pastor of the Miracle Christian Church has been charged with sex abuse after reportedly telling a teen she was possessed by a demon.

Driver Of Stolen RV Fails To Elude Pasco Deputies

Shoplifting suspects learned the hard way that you can't outrun sheriff’s cruisers in a stolen recreational vehicle.

Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Car On SR 52

A bicyclist has died from injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car on State Road 52 in Port Richey at 10:43 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8.

Hudson Man Accused Of Stealing Car With Toddlers In Back Seat

A 21-year-old Hudson man is facing kidnapping charges after reportedly taking off in a stolen Jeep with two young children in the back seat.

New Port Richey Woman Accused of Burglarizing Home, Taking Bath

A 28-year-old New Port Richey woman is accused of breaking into a home, rummaging through belongings and then taking a bath.

Deputies Arrest Man For Breaking Into Spring Hill Funeral Home

A Spring Hill man has been charged with burglary and grand theft after he admitted to breaking into a funeral home because he was bored.

Pasco Sheriff's Deputies On Lookout For Home Invader

A man knocked on the door of a home in Holiday just after 8 p.m. and demanded money from the resident.