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Blue Angels Create Disney Magic, Scott for Senate, K9 Bit by Rattlesnake

Officer of the year, giant snails, scaled back school testing and other stories from Florida Patch.

Island for Sale, Firefighter Saves Dog, Sisterly Dispute Blamed in Shooting

44 sales jobs, arson suspected in Zorba’s Greek Nightclub fire, ‘Sharknado 3’ coming soon and other stories from Florida Patch.

Quirky Tampa, Adorable Otter Babies, Publix Expansion

Sweet-smelling thieves, scam alert, watch out for skimmers at Bay area gas pumps and other stories from Florida Patch.

Best Irish Pubs, Manatee Count Breaks Record, Beach Ferry Service Launches

Cops say robber shot himself, riot at juvenile detention center, drone videos draw fire and other stories from Florida Patch.

Support the Lighthouse on the Green this Spring

This is an invitation for golfers to participate in a charity golf tournament being held in San Antonio & St. Leo Florida on 04/11/15.

On the Lighter Side: Gator Encounters, 'Iron Man' Makes Boy's Day, Kindness Pays Off

Sweet fundraiser, giving back is in man’s blood, Walmart to the rescue and other stories from Florida Patch.

'Buffy' Star Nicholas Brendon Busted in Florida

He’s accused of trashing a hotel room.

Update: Missing Teens Found

The children were found on Sunday.

Weird Florida: Gator Goes Golfing, Texting Goes Too Far, Living in a Van

Streaking at Dunkin’ Donuts, one cheesy crime, swatters target Lil Wayne and other stories from Florida Patch.

Class A Motorhome 2003 FOUR WINDS WINDSPORT 32' Gas

Price just reduced to...$30,000..Make an offer, Best Reasonable offer will be accepted!

New Port Richey Area Homes For Sale

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

'Iron Man' Surprises Little Boy, Walmart Saves the Day, Drug Sting Arrests

Weekend weather, cop hurt in wrong-way crash, bad driving crackdowns and other stories from Florida Patch.

Update: Couple Not Connected to Holiday Homicide

The pair spoke with detectives and are not suspects in the shooting death.

Abortion Waiting Period Bill Advances, Dog Fighting Arrests, Good Deed Rewarded

New turn in missing Uber driver case, free life jackets, ‘invisible’ man and other stories from Florida Patch.

School Sent Girl to Mental Hospital Without Telling Mom, Family Says

The Florida mother reportedly found out when she tried to pick her daughter up at the end of the day.

1 Giant Gator, Blackhawk Down, Swatting

Fugitive busted in Tampa, educator keeps giving back, helping small businesses grow and other stories from Florida Patch.

Dolphin Calf Rescued, Texting While Walking, Golf Cart Used as Weapon

Streaking at Dunkin’ Donuts, one seriously cheesy crime, attempted kidnapping and other stories from Florida Patch.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers needed for the Butterflies and Bandanas Spring Festival on March 28th from 11 to 5 pm.

Kiddy Up Ranch's Butterflies & Bandanas

Kiddy Up Ranch's Spring Festival 2015 Sat March 28th 11am to 5pm

Reward Offered in Calendar Girls Shooting

Crimes Stoppers is providing $3,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the Saturday murder.

Holiday Homicide Under Investigation

A man was found dead outside his home Monday night.

Van Living for MLB Pitcher, Robotic Arms, Massive Mako Snagged

Condom thief caught on camera, murder-for-hire, fake police officer busted and other stories from Florida Patch.

Florida Teen Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot

Police say he wanted a friend to kill his family.

Pasco County Tax Collector's Office Raises $791 for American Heart Association's Wear Red Day for Women

The staff of the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office donated $791 to help fight heart disease in women.

On the Lighter Side: Big Change in the Big Top, Safe Rides Home, Police Save the Day and the Dog

Paul Mitchell opens Tampa school, 700 new jobs may be on the way, Bay Area scores with spring breakers and other stories from Florida Patch.

HIRING? Post A Job On New Port Richey Patch In 3 Clicks

Patch offers businesses a quick and easy way to connect with qualified job candidates near and far. Click for details.

Skunk Ape Conference, a Great White Shark, Tampa Bay's Billionaires

Anorexia defense, elephants out, one determined dog and other stories from Florida Patch.

Author's Night with Kyrja Withers

Downtown New Port Richey Art Gallery welcomes Author, Kyrja Withers reading Mi's Search For Beauty

Strip Club Homicide Victim Identified

The Zephyrhills man was killed outside Calendar Girls in Hudson.

Recent New Port Richey Home Sales

Find out what properties were recently closed on in the area.

Colossal Curl Opens Saturday, Deputy Arrested, Reward Offer in Dog Shooting Case

Daylight Saving Time, Iron Man suits, child porn arrest and other stories from Florida Patch.

Sheriff: Deputy Sent Pictures of Suicide Victim to His Ex-Girlfriend

The move has not only cost the Pasco deputy his job, but it landed him behind bars.

Ringling Says No to Elephants, Dog Shot Twice, Dead Body Delivered to Attorney

Bathroom bill floating, mom accused of forcing son to jump, Tampa Bay scores with spring breakers and other stories from Florida Patch.

Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano Announces the Launch of "Take Stock in Children Check-off Month"

Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano announces that Take Stock in Children will be the featured charitable organization for March.

Legalizing Living in Sin, Spring Break Smackdown, Pastor Says 'Thank God' for Pot

Johnson & Johnson deal approved, Paul Mitchell school opens soon, baby tossed from car and other stories from Florida Patch.

ALDI Set to Open in Holiday

The new store is located at 2643 U.S. Highway 19.

New Port Richey Area Homes For Sale

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

March 21st, Comedy, Magic & Hypnosis Show at Merlin's Theater

Merlin's Theater, Sat. March 21 - 4 & 8:00 pm, Advance Tickets $15.00, $12.00 kids, www.visualmagicshop.com/events 727-748-8822, family

Man Used Car as Weapon Against Pregnant Girlfriend, Deputies Say

The Tampa man was arrested in New Port Richey Monday.