New Port Richey man arrested after opioid overdose causes canal crash, police say
New Port Richey police say a possible opioid overdose is to blame for a man and his car being found in a canal on Sunday night.
Four arrested in human trafficking case involving teen girl, Pasco sheriff urges victims to come forward
Four men were arrested in a human trafficking case that involved a 16-year-old girl in Pasco County. Now, investigators with the Pasco Sheriff's Office said they believe there may be additional victims.
Four arrested in violent robbery at New Port Richey park, police say
Four suspects were arrested Friday for robbing and attacking two people at Sims Park in New Port Richey, police said.
Police: Dog bites 1-year-old after mother left New Port Richey home to purchase drugs, alcohol
A New Port Richey mom and another woman were arrested after a dog attacked a 1-year-old boy, sending him to the hospital, police said.
One person found dead after New Port Richey house fire
Pasco County fire officials are investigating a house fire where one person was found dead.
New Port Richey school employee arrested for hiding weapons used by student, police say
A report about shots fired in a New Port Richey neighborhood led to the arrest of a school employee, accused of hiding firearms that were purchased by juveniles, according to police.
See the newly discovered fossilized material left behind by a Florida lightning strike
A Florida professor says the discovery of fossilized lightning led to the formation of a new material that's never before discovered until now.
New Port Richey company helps families install extra deadbolts after missing toddler wanders from home
A volunteer and former Marine found 2-year-old JJ on Friday – 24 hours after the toddler disappeared. The little boy got out of his home while his mom was napping on Thursday, and it started an all out search in Hernando County.
New Port Richey mom dragged by car while teaching 9-year-old child to drive, police say
A 9-year-old child was behind the wheel of a vehicle that crashed into a New Port Richey building, police said, adding that they learned the mother was teaching the child how to drive.
Pasco deputy returns fire after vehicle theft suspect shoots at law enforcement, officials say
Pasco County investigators are looking into what led up to a deputy-involved shooting that injured a suspect.
New Port Richey girl with severe form of epilepsy, cerebral palsy gifted castle for Christmas
When the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked six-year-old Kathryn Handford, of New Port Richey, what she wanted for Christmas, she said a castle. It was a challenging request, even for Make-A-Wish.
Life-sized dinosaurs and dragons display in New Port Richey helps raise money for local museum
Dinosaurs and dragons are taking over New Port Richey. A life-sized display of prehistoric animals is a fundraising effort by the Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology & Science (MAPS).
Killer sentenced to life in prison for 2001 New Port Richey murder
A convicted murderer will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the 2001 homicide of a man in New Port Richey.
New Port Richey police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect accused of shooting 2 inside car
New Port Richey police are asking for help locating a man they say opened fire on a car in New Port Richey Friday afternoon, striking two people inside.
Dog walker discovers stolen animatronic dinosaur in New Port Richey alley
The search for a stolen $6,000 animatronic dinosaur is over.
Police search for animatronic baby dinosaur stolen in New Port Richey
Authorities in Pasco County are on the hunt for the thief who stole an animatronic baby velociraptor worth thousands of dollars in New Port Richey. The owners warn that whoever took the life-sized dinosaur could face felony charges, and just want it returned.
Pasco County teacher arrested for child abuse
Police in New Port Richey have arrested a teacher after they say he injured a child while forcibly removing the student’s backpack.
Historic Hacienda Hotel opens its doors to the public again following major renovations
One of Tampa Bay's grand, pink hotels is set to reopen this week. No, not the Don Cesar or The Vinoy. It's The Hacienda in New Port Richey – a lesser-known hot spot for the rich and famous in the early 20th century.
Woman rescued after being hit, trapped under armored vehicle in Pasco County
A woman was hit and became stuck under an armored truck in Pasco County Tuesday.
Witnesses ID man with face tattoos as attacker in New Port Richey parking lot beating
A Clearwater man denies he was involved in the beating of another man in New Port Richey, but witnesses and surveillance video from the scene tell a different story, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.