Update: Pistol Packing Pastor Returns Fire on Ex-Employee

The pastor met with the janitor Tuesday morning to terminate his employment when the gun battle broke out.

Celebrating New Year's, Human Trafficking Arrest, Newborn Starved to Death

Dog and UPS driver save woman, cabbie’s accused attacker jailed, man just out of prison arrested again and other stories from Florida Patch.

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Hatching Eaglets, Someone Took Shots at Deputies, Celebrate 'Noon Year's Eve' at Zoo

Big pineapple drop, arrest made in Christmas murder, 31 new jobs and other stories from Florida Patch.

On the Lighter Side: Mystery Donation, Rules of the Road, a K-9 Hero

Anonymous thank you, Elf on the Shelf, dog saves teen and other stories from Florida Patch.

Recent New Port Richey Home Sales

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

Watch: Eaglet Hatches on Christmas Day

The newborn and its family call Florida home.

Dog Saves Teen, Officer's Death Rocks Community, Flu Death

Scammers, new job postings, vandalism at the State Capitol and other stories from Florida Patch.

'The Interview,' Body on the Beach, Saying Goodbye to Officer Kondek

Rules of the road, warmer weather, drug arrests and other stories from Florida Patch.

Xbox, PlayStation Networks Still Having Troubles

Has the cyberattack changed your holiday plans, Tampa Bay?

Weird Florida: Grandma Assaulted Over Facebook, 300 Pet Rats, Power Killing Squirrels

Butt dialing 911, Mom bullies bully, a huge python and other stories from Florida Patch.

New Port Richey Area Homes for Sale

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

Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano Announces Over $3400 Raised for Diabetes Research

During November (National Diabetes Awareness Month) the Pasco Tax Collector’s office raised over $3400 on behalf of Terri's Tears Foundation

Anonymous 'Thank You,' a K-9 Hero, Deputy Jailed

Free rides home, vandalism, teens arrested and other stories from Florida Patch.

USA Vein Clinics Offers Free Vein Screenings

USA Vein Clinics offering free varicose vein screenings to the general public January 19 – 24.

Vandal Strikes Satanic Temple's Florida Holiday Display

Law enforcement officials say they have a woman in custody.

Girl Plays Violin for Slain Officer, Flu Death, $12,400 in Stolen Gifts

A puzzling donation, holiday store hours, sexual predator lottery winner slapped with lawsuit and other stories from Florida Patch.

Dog Stops Bear Attack, 911 Threats, End of Watch for Tarpon Springs Officer

Christmas Day rain possible, holiday travel delays likely, lightning strikes and other stories from Florida Patch.

Dog Stops Bear Attack on Florida Teen

The springer spaniel jumped at the black bear, stopping the attack.

On the Lighter Side: Counting Birds, Cops Deliver Christmas, Get a Free House

Take a beer bath for stress, Joan Jett, a rare baby is born and other stories from Florida Patch.

Recent New Port Richey Home Sales

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

AirFest Grounded, Facebook Assault, Presents for Primates

Florida 3rd in executions, win a free house, one giant python and other stories from Florida Patch.

911 Special Delivery, a Bouncing Baby Gorilla, Robber Leaves When Asked

Flasher arrested, one dead in apartment fire, storms ahead for Christmas week and other stories from Florida Patch.

Update: Man Shot After Domestic Violence Standoff

The incident unfolded early Friday morning in Holiday.

Giant Python, Joan Jett, Beer Baths Now Available

Denied Facebook request leads to assault, road rage shooting, Florida third in executions and other stories from Florida Patch.

West Pasco High Schools Get Their Grades

The 2013-14 grades released by the state Thursday are a mixed bag for high schools on the county’s west side.

Organise Your Gift Giving This Christmas

There are only a few days left before the big day! A quick post to help you sort out any last minute shopping issues you might have!

AirFest Grounded, Thief Fakes Heart Attack, DUI Crackdown

Holiday lights from space, cemetery vandal arrested, death penalty possibility in triple homicide and other stories from Florida Patch.

Anclote Cemetery Vandal Behind Bars, Cops Say

Twenty grave sites were tampered with during the Saturday crime spree.

New Port Richey Homes for Sale

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

Pedestrian Killed in U.S. 19 Crash

The accident happened Tuesday evening.

Teacher Carjacked, Mom Busted for Bullying Bully, Counting Birds

Mom dressed son as a girl, man cuts off puppy’s ears, one slippery burglar and other stories from Florida Patch.

Great News for Fresh, Authentic Pizza Lovers: Marco's Pizza Opens in Hudson

Ah!thentic Italian Pizza Franchise Brings Handmade Artisan Pizza to Hudson

ReptiDay New Port Richey Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo

Reptile vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and more. Educational live-animal seminars & frequent free raffles.

Free Adoption Event Aims to Get Pets Home for the Holidays

Pasco County is staging the one-day event this Saturday.

Man Cut Off Puppy's Ears to Make Him Look 'Tough'

Police in Central Florida say he turned himself in.

Do we spend too much time in our cars?

New research has revealed the true extent of our obsession with driving

Wow! Have you seen this? A deliciously engaging HOLIDAY GIFT.

DISH IT OUT FOODIE BOARD GAME is new and original, and all of the ingredients for play are delivered in a 9" pizza box.

Primates Party With Presents, Win a Free House, Beer Growlers

Police officer charged with DUI, sunny days ahead, 16-year-old killed and other stories from Florida Patch.

On the Lighter Side: Home for the Holidays, Right Whale Migration, Suicidal Squirrels

Central Florida vs. Tampa Bay, letters to Santa, a new outlet mall and other stories from Florida Patch.