Cross-Bay Ferry, Favorite Halloween Candy, Clinton Rally

Teacher, deputy attacked, Olympic runner sets visit with kids, haunted university and other stories from Florida Patch.

Scream Acres 2016: The Frights Return This Weekend

The annual Halloween event takes place at Starkey Wilderness Park.

Trespassing Call Led to Kitten’s Rescue

A plucky little kitten has a new home thanks to Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies.

Kerouac and St Petersburg: “a good place to come die”

This Saturday night, at 7pm the Flamingo Sports bar at 1230 9th St N will host a tribute to Kerouac including readings from his works.

PHSC Student Heads to NASA on Scholarship

Desirae Binney will participate in a workshop (NASA) Kennedy Space Center.

Pumpkin, Rock Tossing Lands Man Behind Bars

Broken windows at a New Port Richey home led to a 26-year-old man’s arrest.

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Thanks First Responders for Help After Fire

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point recently presented a $50,000 check to Pasco County Fire Rescue’s Amador J. Gonzalo Training Center.

Armed Man’s Threat Over Dog Backfires, Deputies Say

A man accused of pulling a gun on a neighbor during a dispute over a dog ended up shooting himself, Pasco County deputies say.

Search On For Pasco Man Wanted in Tuesday Shooting

Breaking: Pasco County deputies are looking for a man in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting that left a woman injured.

New Port Richey Area Shooting Under Investigation

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred on Ogalala Street Tuesday afternoon.

FEMA Opens Pasco County Disaster Recovery Center

Pasco County residents who suffered losses due to Hurricane Hermine may be eligible for assistance.

Pasco Tax Collector’s Office Teams up with Florida Breast Cancer Foundation to End Breast Cancer

During October the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation is the featured charitable giving organization at Pasco County's Tax Collector Offices

Man Killed in Deputy-Involved Shooting Identified

A man is dead following a deputy-involved shooting in Holiday that began with a domestic disturbance call.

Do You Know Who Drives This Van?

Pasco deputies say the driver of a dark blue van approached a teenage girl in Holiday on Friday.

Holiday Drive-By Shooting Under Investigation

Shots were fired at people standing outside a Holiday home early Sunday morning.

Accused Molester 'Enticed' Boy with Pokémon Cards: Deputies

A New Port Richey man is accused of molesting a young boy over a period of several years.

Fake Narcotics Cop Caught with Drugs, Sheriff’s Office Says

A New Port Richey man allegedly spun a tale to get out of trespassing and narcotics charges.

Teen Arrested in Holiday Home Invasion Charged as Adult

A 14-year-old boy faces adult charges related to a September home invasion. The elderly victim died.

Teen Critical After Ridge Road Pedestrian Crash

A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition following a Thursday morning crash on Ridge Road.

Arrest Made in Fatal 2014 Holiday Hit-And-Run

A Tampa man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a 2014 hit-and-run in Holiday that killed a Palm Harbor woman.

Holiday Shooting: Search for Victim Under Way; Suspect in Custody

Pasco deputies say a person was allegedly shot Tuesday afternoon along Golden Nugget Drive.

Man Called 911 to Get Deported to Latvia, Deputies Say

A New Port Richey man is accused of misusing 911 to get a free trip back home to Europe.

Watch: Donald Trump Rally in Panama City, Florida

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump took the stage in Panama City Tuesday night.

Hurricane Matthew: How to Help Floridians Recover

Gov. Rick Scott has announced the activation of Florida Disaster Fund to help victims of Hurricane Matthew.

Dueling Billboards, Stolen Identity, Pokémon Go Leads to Arrest: Weird Florida

Accused thief’s wallet left at crime scene, cyberstalking, dad accused of running over volunteer and other stories from Florida Patch.

Hurricane Matthew Price Gouging: How to Report It

The state of Florida has set up a hotline number and is also taking price gouging complaints online.

Pasco County Opens Shelter for Residents Seeking to Leave Ahead of Hurricane

The shelter opens Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.

Pasco-Hernando State College to Host Job Search Strategy Workshop Series

The series will be held on Mondays in November at the school's west campus.

Pasco County Declares Local State of Emergency

Breaking: Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Matthew is expected to bring tropical-storm force winds to Pasco County.

Pasco Opens Sandbag Sites; State of Emergency Possible

Breaking: As Hurricane Matthew approaches Florida, Pasco County is considering declaring a local state of emergency.

Halloween Magic & Spook Show featuring master Magician David Evangelista

Bring the family for some Spooky Halloween Fun, Appropriate for all Ages, Costume Contest During our Intermission, Prizes Awarded!!!!

Pasco Students Earn National Merit Scholarship Recognition

Scholarship officials recognize high school seniors with the highest scores on the PSAT/NMSQT® who meet program participation requirements.

Have Coffee with a Cop in New Port Richey

McDonald’s and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office are taking part in National Coffee with a Cop Day.

Alleged ‘Creepy Clown’ Threat Results in Boy’s Felony Arrest

Breaking: A 12-year-old boy was charged with a felony after allegedly making threats to kill students at Seven Springs Middle School.

Hudson Man Riding on Minivan’s Bumper Dies

Breaking: A 22-year-old Hudson man is dead following an accident on Old Dixie Highway Monday evening.

Holiday Hit-And-Run: Person, Vehicle of Interest Developed, Troopers Say

Breaking: The Florida Highway Patrol has a person and vehicle of interest developed in a hit-and-run involving a Holiday bicyclist.

Pasco Sheriff's Office Announces Annual 'Feeding Pasco's Kids' Food Drive

Proceeds are directly given to local organizations whose mission is to provide support for homeless children and students.

Holiday Creepy Clown Scare Was Teen Prank, Deputies Say

Breaking: A 14-year-old Holiday boy told a Pasco deputy he was wearing a clown mask because it was ‘cool.’

Holiday Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash

Breaking: The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a motorist who struck a Holiday man Wednesday afternoon.

Man Caught Behind the Wheel of Stolen Prius

Breaking: A stolen vehicle has been returned to its owner following a Tuesday surveillance operation in New Port Richey.