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Piano Man Saga, Young Murderers Go Free, Dog Snatched From Gator

Lightning strike, binge-eating bear, ‘Muslim-Free Zone’ and other stories from Florida Patch.

ICYMI: Country's Youngest Convicted Murderers Freed

The brother and sister will be released by the Florida Department of Corrections within days of each other.

Waterspout, Deadly Crash, Charming Local Towns

Search for missing boaters suspended, first day of school, faster gun permits and other stories from Florida Patch.

Son Arrested in 91-Year-Old Mom's Murder

Pasco county deputies say the New Port Richey man beat his mother to death.

Pasco Declares State of Emergency

The declaration covers the entire county following days of rain and flooding.

Information Sought in Fatal Hit-And-Run

A pedestrian was killed Thursday night on U.S. 19.

Trump - Some positive affects

The Republican Party is trying to do the nice dance staying out of Trump’s line of fire.

KIDS 'R' KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY IN NEW PORT RICHEY, FLA., TO HOLD RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AND OPEN HOUSE JULY 31

Leading Early Education Provider Now Accepting Summer and Fall Enrollment for Children Six Weeks through 12 Years of Age

Blue Moon, Home Invasion Arrests, Publix Deliveries

Farting at the ballpark, free shrimp, wrong-way driver and other stories from Florida Patch.

91-Year-Old Woman's Death Ruled a Homicide

The woman was found in her New Port Richey home Wednesday.

Grand Opening Celebration - Live Caribbean Music

Grand Opening Celebration of Happys Ice Cream Bakery with live music with Tampa Bay's Caribbean sounds of Melvin and Dickie Sat. Aug 1

Cop Killer's 4th Conviction, 'Muslim-Free Zone' Lawsuit, Deputy Suspended

59 job openings, grouper flips paddle boarder, dad charged in baby’s death and other stories from Florida Patch.

Gun Store's 'Muslim-Free Zone' Draws Legal Fire

A civil rights group has filed a federal lawsuit against the Florida shop.

Barbecue Brouhaha, Albino Turtle, ISIL-Related WMD Arrest

Jail time for convicted duck killer, restaurant inspections, Manatee sheriff set to retire and other stories from Florida Patch.

Flood Watch Extended Again

More heavy rain is on the way for a few Tampa Bay area counties.

Flood Watch Extended Through Tuesday

The National Weather Service is warning that more rain is on the way.

Freedom for Youngest Convicted Murderers, Shark Bite, Bass Pro

Video prompts investigation into cop’s actions, the state’s top hospitals, old school hip-hop and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pasco Tax Collector's Office to Accept New Concealed Weapons Permit Applications

On June 24 the Gulf Harbors branch of the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office began accepting applications for new concealed weapons permits

Pasco Flooding: What You Need to Know

High water levels are anticipated in southwest Pasco for the next few days.

Photos: Pasco Flooding Concerns Continue

A section of Elfers was evacuated Sunday after days of heavy rain.

Hungry Bear, Heroic Swimmer, Giant Job Fair

Sanctuary counties, restaurant report, manatees making waves and other stories from Florida Patch.

Evacuation Order Issued in Elfers

Flooding continues to be a concern.

New Port Richey Area Homes For Sale

House hunters will find a number of properties on the market in the New Port Richey area.

Bomb on the Beach, Sinkhole Eats Truck, 'Muslim-Free Zone'

Nude beach lightning strike, leprosy, one lucky dog and other stories from Florida Patch.

Flooding, World War II Explosive, New Lightning CEO

Arrest made in Downtown Disney rape case, sandbags, drive-through grocery stores and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pasco Offers Sandbags for Residents

Locations will be open 24 hours a day throughout the weekend.

Flooding Reported in New Port Richey Area

Motorists are urged to use caution.

Fiorina fading in the shadow of Donald Trump

Carly Fiorina has stayed out of the Trump debate up to this point and that may have been a big mistake.

Containerized Moving and Storage Leader PODS(R) Simplifies Home Staging for Sellers this Summer

Statistics show staged homes sell faster and for a higher price

Sinkhole Eats Truck, Dog Rescued from Gator, Leprosy

Premium Outlets opening lineup, medical marijuana, lightning strikes nude beach and other stories from Florida Patch.

Missing Pasco Businessman May Be in Germany, Cops Say

Tom Townsend hadn’t been heard from since Monday evening.

Back-to-School Share-A-Haircut Program to Benefit Thousands of Children in Need

For each haircut purchased, one will be donated

Photos: Possible Sinkhole Swallows Truck in Florida

The depression opened up in Citrus County Thursday.

Dog Rescued From Gator's Jaws

A Florida woman jumped in to save her beloved pet.

Lightning Deaths Up, Birdhouse Scare, Amazing Water Rescue

Binge-eating bear, cops respond to tweet for weed, free IKEA repair kits and other stories from Florida Patch.

Tax Collector Mike Fasano & Staff Raise $2,672.89 to Help Stop Child Abuse in Pasco County

During the month of April the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office partnered with Pasco Kids First to raise funds to fight child abuse.

New Port Richey Businessman Reported Missing

Police are asking anyone who knows his whereabouts to contact them.

'Muslim-Free Zone,' Manatees Making Waves, 2 Drownings

Restaurant report, job openings, body found on basketball court and other stories from Florida Patch.

'Muslim-Free Zone' Declared by Gun Shop Owner

He’s also offering free concealed permit classes and firing range privileges to ‘patriots.’