April Is 'Lauren's Kids' Month At Tax Collector's Offices

Lauren’s Kids will be the tax collector’s featured charitable organization for the month of April.

School Shooting Hoax Ends In Charges For Pasco Teen: Police

Another teen was also charged with hiding the identity of the student who made the threat, according to authorities.

Florida Special Olympics Race For Inclusion To Take Place Saturday

Special Olympics Florida athletes took the Polar Plunge ​Sunday at Adventure Island to kick off the Race for Inclusion.

New Port Richey City Council To Review Critical Employee

Amidst public concerns, the New Port Richey Council will conduct an annual performance and salary review of the city manager.

101st Annual Chasco Fiesta Festival To Run Through April 1

New Port Richey's largest annual festival and one of Tampa Bay's oldest festivals, the 101st Chasco Fiesta, continues through Saturday.

City Council's Trip To Tallahassee Prompts Cancellation Of Regular Council Meeting

The mayor has called a special meeting of the city council for Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers.

Trooper Hailed As Hero After Saving Infant's Life

An 8-month-old baby is alive thanks to the quick actions of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper Sunday.

U.S. 19, 'Deadliest Road In America,' Claims 3 More Lives

Pinellas Park police are investigating an accident that killed two people and troopers are investigating a crash that claimed one.

101st Annual Chasco Fiesta Festival Continues Through April 1

Headline entertainers are Steppenwolf lead guitarist Michael Monarch, Starship lead singer Mickey Thomas and Babys lead singer John Waite.

Port Richey Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Old Dixie Highway

A 37-year-old Port Richey motorcyclist was killed ​early Friday morning when he lost control on a curve and was thrown from the motorcycle.

Bloodhound Puppies Already Proving They Have Nose For Crime

The Pinellas sheriff's office hasn't had K-9 bloodhound trackers since the 1960s, but soon it will have two of the powerful sniffers.

Graffitti Tags Along U.S. 19 Lead To Arrest Of Holiday Man: Police

New Port Richey police said they've arrested the person responsible for the graffiti that's appeared on buildings along the U.S. 19.

Deputy-Involved Shooting Of Trinity Man With Gun Under Investigation

A Trinity man threatening to kill himself has been hospitalized with a gunshot wound.

New Port Richey Police Seek Tips In Invasion Robbery At Hotel

The New Port Richey Police Department is actively investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred at the Magnuson Hotel, 5015 U.S 19.

Body Of Woman Who Died Of Overdose Found In New Port Richey Hotel

A man is in custody after admitting to Seminole tribe police that he left a woman who died of an overdose in a New Port Richey hotel.

Absentee Voting Open For New Port Richey Municipal Elections

Residents who wish to participate in the municipal election but will not be in the city on election day may vote by absentee ballot.

Ground Broken On Hudson Fire Station Designed To Protect Firefighters

The state-of-the art fire station in Hudson is designed to protect firefighters after coming into contact with cancer-causing materials.

Suspicious Townhome Fire In Holiday Leaves 6 Families Homeless

​Pasco fire rescue is seeking information on a three-alarm fire on Boardwalk Street in Holiday Saturday that destroyed four townhomes.

Troopers Seek Driver Who Struck, Killed Pedestrian On Little Road

A 66-year-old Elfers man was killed Monday night when he walked into the path of two vehicles on Little Road.

Longtime Bay Area Educator Teaching New Lessons To New Student Body

Former Pinellas and Hillsborough County teacher and coach Dan Dotter is launching Brightway, The Dotter Agency in Port Richey.

Pasco County Fire Rescue Launches Innovative Recruiting Effort

The program will allow paramedics to increase their skills with fire academic training and coursework to expand their career opportunities.

100 Blighted Buildings, Slum Structures Demolished By Pasco County

Pasco’s High Return Enforcement and Code Compliance teams were able to rid the county of 100 dangerous slum structures in 2022.

Pasco County Recognizes ‘Star’ Employees Of The Year

The Pasco Board of County Commissioners formally recognized the winners with a resolution during the Jan. 24 board meeting.

Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control of Bike In New Port Richey

While police were investigating the crash, they said a woman drove through the crash scene. She was charged with DUI.

Hudson Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Jessup Road, U.S. 19

At the intersection, troopers said an SUV turned left and struck the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where he died.

Teen Human Trafficking Victim Spent 2 Weeks 'In Hell:' Pasco Sheriff

The FL attorney general and Pasco and Hernando sheriffs described how accused child predators victimized a New Port Richey girl.

Port Richey Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Ridge Road

Troopers said a car driven by a 21-year-old woman changed lanes and collided with the motorcycle, throwing the rider off.

Pasco County Community Development Receives National Award

The Family Services Center was recognized for providing housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Increase In Phone Scams Prompts Warning, Safety Tips By Pasco Sheriff

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office has noted an increase in phone scams and is warning the public of signs to watch for criminals.

Artist With Local Community Ties Featured In National Calendar

Jeannine Humphrey, a longtime New Port Richey resident, is featured in the Expressions Calendar.

4 Pasco County Cities To Vote For Mayor Council Members, Commissioners

Municipal elections in Pasco County will take place April 11. The qualifying period to run for office is Feb. 7 to 14.

Human Bones Found Near Homeless Camp In New Port Richey: Police

The bones were found near the intersection of Little and Plathe roads, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.

Fentanyl, Cocaine Trafficker From Holiday Sentenced: DEA

Edwin Hill of Holiday is the third man sentenced to federal prison for selling fentanyl and cocaine in Tampa Bay, the DEA said.

New Port Richey Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Broadmoor, Rowan Roads

The 69-year-old motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where he died.

Fasano Shelter To Open Saturday, Sunday Nights Due To Cold Snap

Pasco County will open its Fasano Shelter in Hudson for anyone who needs a warm place to spend the night.

Producing Child Sex Abuse Materials Lands Pasco County Man In Prison

The FBI said some of the materials featured infants and toddlers being subjected to bondage and sadomasochistic acts.

Groundbreaking Set For State-Of-Art Fire Station In Spring Hill

Pasco County Fire Rescue will hold a groundbreaking for Fire Station 20 at 15900 Little Ranch Road in Spring Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

New Year's Eve 2022 In New Port Richey: Live Music, Dancing Champagne

New Port Richey will ring in the new year with celebrations at The Social NPR, Dented Keg and Bourbon on Main, among others.

Lane Closures On Little Road To Run 45 Days Beginning Jan. 3

Drivers who use Little Road from Hudson Avenue and Denton Avenue in Hudson should be prepared for overnight lane closures beginning Jan. 3.

Man In Stolen Car Shot, Injured By Pasco Deputy: Sheriff

The man, who was in a stolen vehicle, tried to flee while firing a handgun at deputies, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office​​.