New Port Richey Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Pasco County.

19-Year-Old Autistic Man Accused Of Killing Man With Hammer

A 19-year-old autistic man has been taken into custody after admitting to hitting a man in the head with a hammer, killing him.

City Of New Port Richey's Street Improvement Project (Jackson St. Closure)

Weather permitting, the City of New Port Richey will begin work on the Street Improvement Project in the area of Jackson St. and Indiana.

2 Hudson Residents Killed In Crash On U.S. 19

Two people were killed Wednesday when an SUV veered into oncoming traffic on U.S. 19.

Man Accused Of Drunk Driving After Crashing Into Patrol Car

A man has been accused of driving drunk after running into a marked New Port Richey patrol car Tuesday night.

Pasco Sheriff Seeks Information On Holiday Hills Car Burglars

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify teens who burglarized multiple vehicles in the Holiday Hills area of Port Richey.

Crash With Horse-Drawn Carriage Kills Horse, Injures Occupants

A horse was killed and two people sustained serious injuries Wednesday when a car crashed into a horse-drawn carriage on Bowman Road.

Suit Filed Against Pasco Sheriff For Use Of 'Predictive Policing'

The Institute for Justice said Pasco County's policing program is "as dystopian as it is unconstitutional."

Nearly 154,000 More Pasco County Residents Eligible For Vaccine

As of Tuesday, 96,618 people have been vaccinated with 56 percent (70,000) people age 65 and up receiving at least their first dose.

St. Patrick's Day: How Pasco County Celebrates Amid Pandemic

See how Irish heritage will be celebrated in Pasco County Wednesday.

Callers Claiming To Be Church Pastors Scamming Residents

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is investigating scammers who call residents claiming to a church pastor or church employees.

New Port Richey Area Bankruptcies Slowed Amid 2020 Pandemic

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Pasco County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

New Port Richey Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Little Road

A 28-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash on Little Road Wednesday night.

Pasco County's Coronavirus Positivity Rate Down To 5 Percent

A year after the first case was reported in Pasco County, the coronavirus rate has fallen to 5 percent.

NAACP Requests Records On Student Data Shared With Pasco Sheriff

The NAACP is seeking information about the Pasco School District's agreement to provide information on students to the sheriff's office.

Businesses Apply Now: $20K Commercial Landscaping Grant

A first-come, first-served grant opportunity is available to help with redevelopment landscaping.

Student Authors Book To Help Children Cope With Disabilities

Chris Angilella, who has Asperger's syndrome, said he wrote the book to inspire other children with disabilities.

How Close Are New Port Richey Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here's how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Pasco County.

Sex Offender Found In Pasco County After 21 Years On Run

The United States Marshals Service has arrested an Idaho sex offender after 21 years on the run.

Resident Dies In Spring Hill House Fire

A resident died Saturday when a fire swept through a home in the 17000 block of Normandeau Street in Spring Hill.

Absentee Voting Is Open For The 2021 Municipal Election, New Port Richey

The election is slated for April 13.

Swim Advisory Posted For Brasher Park Beach

The Department of Health​ has issued a water quality advisory for Brasher Park Beach after testing found the presence of enterococci.

Governor Hosts Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic So Pasco County Can Catch Up

Gov. Ron DeSantis said only 42 percent of seniors in Pasco have been vaccinated, falling behind the state average of 50 percent.

Motorcyclist Sought After Firing Gun During Funeral Procession

The sheriff’s office is asking for help identifying and locating a motorcyclist they say fired six shots during a funeral procession.

Missing Child Alert Issued For Port Richey Boy Canceled

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been canceled. Austin Raymond has been found safe.

Sheriff Gets 1st 'Live Find' K-9 In Honor Of High School Student

With the addition of 2-year-old Labrador retriever Maddie, the sheriff's office has its first "live find" K-9.

Former Port Richey Mayor Gets 3 Years For Shooting At Deputies

Dale Massad, who was still the mayor at the time of his arrest in February 2019, will spend three years in prison.

Pasco Seniors Can Try Again Sunday For Vaccination Appointment

Pasco County seniors age 65 and up will have another chance to try to get an appointment for a coronavirus vaccine on Sunday.

How Reliable Is Your Florida Electric Utility?

See how well power providers in the New Port Richey area and across FL serve their electric customers.

It's Going To Get Easier To Find Parking In New Port Richey

The city of New Port Richey hosted a groundbreaking for its new parking structure located behind the new Keiser University on U.S. 19.

Bank Street, Circle Boulevard To Close for Roadwork

The city of New Port Richey is working on improvements to the Gloria Swanson parking lot located at Bank Street and Circle Boulevard.

Winn-Dixie Offers Additional Vaccinations In Pasco County

Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores will soon offer an additional 8,100 vaccines in 69 store locations.

Daughters Of The American Revolution Hold February Meeting

Sons of the American Revolution Clearwater Chapter President James Grayshaw speaks at Daughters of the American Revolution meeting.

Troopers Seek Hit-And-Run Driver In Port Richey Crash

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a man involved in a hit-and-run accident.

Pasco To Resume Weekday, Weekend Bus Service On Most Routes

​Pasco County Public Transportation will resume regular weekday and weekend bus service on most routes beginning Monday, March 1.

Nearly 60,000 People Now Vaccinated In Pasco County

Medical and dental practices wishing to get employees vaccinated should fill out a survey provided by the Pasco Department of Health.

Pasco Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying Holiday Porch Pirate

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public' help to identify a person who stole two packages in Holiday Lake Estates.

Hospital Capacity In New Port Richey Area: Weekly Update

See how the waning COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Pasco County and across FL.

City Of New Port Richey Intersection Of Congress St. And Indiana Ave. Traffic Pattern Change

The New Port Richey Public Works Department will convert the existing two-way stop at the intersection of Indiana Avenue and Congress St.

Race Is On Sunday To Get Vaccine Appointment In Pasco County

Pasco County residents age 65 and up who want an appointment for a coronavirus vaccine will have an opportunity to get one Sunday.