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Pasco homeschool parent Angela Sarabia speaks with students. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Fallon Silcox)

Pasco County Schools to offer flexible education classes for homeschool families

The program will allow homeschool students to take up to three classes at a public school using the Step Up for Students Scholarship.

2:43

Pasco County23 hours ago

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND

The students of Lacoochee Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind team are taking you on an intergalactic trip to the Planet of Fitness, and these students had to plan, and create, every aspect of how to get here, solving various problems along the way. (Photo courtesy of Lacoochee Elementary School)

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND

Lacoochee Elementary's Odyssey of the Mind team makes school history

Lacoochee Elementary made school history last week when the school’s Odyssey of the Mind team competed in the World Finals.

2:16

Tampa1 day ago

POPULATION GROWTH

It’s no secret that in recent years Pasco County has seen a population boom. Chad and April Emory own their real estate agency, Emorys Rock Realty. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Calvin Lewis)

POPULATION GROWTH

POPULATION GROWTH

Areas throughout Pasco County seeing significant population boom

It’s no secret that in recent years Pasco County has seen a population boom. So what is causing so many to decide to call the area "home?"

2:54

Pasco County2 days ago

AAA spokesperson Andre El Khouri says this year, AAA is expecting 2.6 million travelers in Florida alone and of those 2.6 million, almost 2.3 million are going to use their cars. (File photo)

Crowded airport, busy roads expected across Bay area during holiday weekend

And Bay area roads will be crowded for the holiday weekend, along with Tampa International Airport.

1:18

Tampa5 days ago

PROJECT WEATHER

Project Weather

PROJECT WEATHER

PROJECT WEATHER

Project Weather: Spectrum Bay News 9 announces 2025 winners

A $1,000 check will be awarded to six high school seniors in public, private or parochial schools who excel in science.

1:35

Florida5 days ago

BUSY BOATING WEEKEND

FWC has additional officers working Memorial Day weekend to patrol the waters of Tampa Bay (Angie Angers).

BUSY BOATING WEEKEND

BUSY BOATING WEEKEND

FWC ups staffing, prepares for busy Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend also marks the last major holiday before the state’s new Boater Freedom Act goes into effect.

3:17

Tampa6 days ago

The O'Neils on the day their bone-anchored hearing aids were implanted at Advent Health Dade City. (Advent Health Dade City)

Bone-anchored hearing aids help Pasco couple strengthen relationship

Susan and Dennis O'Neil both were experiencing hearing loss, and were candidates to have the Cochlear Osia implanted.

2:45

Pasco County1 week ago

Rick Konyha, right, says Healing Fields gets him out of the house and keeps him active. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

Healing Fields offers a different approach to veteran mental health

Marine Corps Veteran Devin Brown started Healing Fields to help his fellow veterans adjust back to civilian life.

1:56

Tampa1 week ago

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MONTH

Riders at Harley Davidson's Riding Academy in Brandon work on skills to pass their license endorsement class. (Spectrum News)

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MONTH

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MONTH

With a eye on rider safety, May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month

At the Rider Academy at Harley Davidson in Brandon, a class of students learns skills and works toward their motorcycle endorsements.

1:36

Tampa2 weeks ago

Hillsborough County issued an emergency burn ban Friday on all outdoor open burning in all areas of the county. (FILE IMAGE)

Hernando County rescinds countywide burn ban

The county cited recent heavy rainfall and projected weather conditions.

Tampa2 weeks ago

Ralph Cramton takes a moment's rest inside his living room while making repairs to his home. Cramton's home was one of a few thousand homes damaged in Pasco County last fall from hurricanes. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Julia Hazel)

Pasco County set to receive $585.7 million in federal grant to help with storm relief efforts

The funds will help areas throughout Pasco recover from hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton.

2:37

Pasco County2 weeks ago

MOSQUITO CONTROL

A Pasco County Mosquito Control truck sprays for mosquitoes to help control the area's population as the weather gets wetter and warmer. (Spectrum News/Sarah Blazonis)

MOSQUITO CONTROL

MOSQUITO CONTROL

Pasco launches program to lower risk of mosquito-borne disease

Officials with the Pasco County's Mosquito Control District say the trial will test if the SIT program will work.

3:37

Pasco County2 weeks ago

Two school districts in the Bay area are set to raise school lunch prices as a result of inflation and the impending impacts of tariffs. Pasco and Pinellas school districts are set to increase school lunch prices. (Spectrum News/Chris McDonald)

School lunch prices set to jump in Pinellas, Pasco county schools

Two school districts in the Bay area are set to raise school lunch prices as a result of inflation and the impending impacts of tariffs.

2:05

Tampa2 weeks ago

St. Leo University's first graduating class from the school's nursing program. (Courtesy St. Leo University)

Saint Leo University celebrates first graduating class of nurses

Twelve students will walk the stage and receive their diplomas, and most will begin work in local hospitals after passing the State Board NCLEX exam.

2:35

Tampa3 weeks ago

Grand Boulevard is the central talking point of a new revitalization project by Pasco County government. Improvements would be made just outside of Rich Bosse's tattoo parlor, W. Ink Tattoo. (Spectrum News)

Pasco County asks for resident feedback on redeveloping Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey

Plans are being discussed to revitalize Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey.

2:49

Pasco County3 weeks ago

All southbound lanes of Interstate 75 have closed in northern Pasco County after a semi-truck overturned Tuesday morning. The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on I-75 at Blanton Road, near the Hernando-Pasco county line border. (FDOT)

Overturned semi thwarts southbound I-75 Pasco-Hernando traffic

All southbound lanes of Interstate 75 have closed in northern Pasco County after a semi-truck overturned Tuesday morning.

Pasco County3 weeks ago

Damage to a Florida home after storm and tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton. (Courtesy Betty Queen)

Floridians mark Hurricane Preparedness Week before season starts

As Floridians continue to prepare for the upcoming storm season, state officials are focusing on safety with Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Florida3 weeks ago

Jason Tucker was a firefighter and EMT with Pasco County Fire Rescue. He was with the department for 19 years when he died from brain cancer in 2023. (Pasco County Fire Rescue)

Pasco EMT who died in 2023 to be honored at national ceremony

A Pasco County first-responder is being honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

Pasco County3 weeks ago

Marcus Button Claims Bill Approved

After long ordeal, Marcus Button claims bill awaiting governor's signature

The Marcus Button claims bill has been approved by legislators in both the Florida Senate and House, bringing to close a nearly two-decade fight.

4:08

Tampa3 weeks ago

PROGRAM FUNDING CUTS

Metropolitan Ministries said they need to reorganize their Metro BrigAIDe program, which had 30 AmeriCorps members serving the homeless community in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. (Photo: Metropolitan Ministries)

PROGRAM FUNDING CUTS

PROGRAM FUNDING CUTS

'It was a gut punch': Federal cuts hit Metropolitan Ministries homeless program

In response to federal cuts, Metropolitan Ministries is moving $550,000 to create 11 positions to keep Metro BrigAIDe going.

3:33

Hillsborough County3 weeks ago

Dayspring Academy is the first school in the state to test out a new literacy tutoring program that is part of legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last year. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Fallon Silcox)

New literacy tutoring program proving to be a success at Dayspring Academy

Dayspring Academy is the first school in the state to test out a new literacy tutoring program that is part of legislation signed by the governor.

2:17

Pasco County4 weeks ago

Angeline Academy of Innovation teacher Chad Mallo says building relationships with his students is a priority. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

Angeline Academy of Innovation teacher recognized for his success

Chad Mallo teaches entrepreneurship at Angeline Academy of Innovation.

2:06

Pasco County4 weeks ago

Starkey Ranch residents are concerned about how this wooden bridge fits into the Rangeland Boulevard extension project. (Spectrum News/Tim Wronka)

Pasco County residents concerned about possible Rangeland Boulevard extension

Pasco County is considering extending Rangeland Boulevard from Starkey Ranch to Bexley.

1:21

Tampa4 weeks ago

PASCO BRUSH FIRE

Pasco County Fire Rescue is monitoring the area and Florida Forestry Service firefighters will be back at the scene on Friday to mop up hot spots. (FFS image)

PASCO BRUSH FIRE

PASCO BRUSH FIRE

Crews monitoring 40-acre Pasco County brushfire, which is now contained

Crews continue to monitor a brushfire near Key Vista Park in Pasco County. The fire is 100 percent contained.

1:16

Pasco County1 month ago

North Tampa Christian Academy’s new varsity boys’ basketball coach, Desmond Oliver, joins from USF, where he recently was an assistant coach with the men’s basketball program. (Spectrum News)

North Tampa Christian Academy investing in future of education and sports

North Tampa Christian Academy is making moves under some nationally recognized leadership.

2:30

Pasco County1 month ago

It’s required months of work, but Sunwest Park has its white sandy shores once more. Truckloads of the sand had to be brought in to repair the beach. The park’s reopening, as public works director Jason Mickels says, is a welcome sight for all.

SunWest Park reopens to public after damage sustained from hurricanes

Truckloads of the sand had to be brought in to repair the beach.

2:29

Pasco County1 month ago

Children and their families gathered at Lighthouse for the Hearing Impaired and Blind, as the nonprofit celebrated Easter with specially designed eggs. (Spectrum News/Amber Gerard)

On the hunt: beeping Easter eggs give visually impaired children an experience to remember

Coordinators with the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind in New Port Richey said it helped kids build a connection within their community.

2:49

Pasco County1 month ago

Uryana Gonzalez Montijo's previous home was destroyed during Hurricane Helene. She's now in her home at Pasco Hope. (Spectrum News/Matt Lackritz)

Pasco Hope sees residents move into permanent housing

Uryana Gonzalez Montijo is one resident getting ready to move into permanent housing.

2:28

Pasco County1 month ago

Sky 9 flew over the project on Tuesday, showing two lanes closed and delays on State Road 54 eastbound near US 41. (Spectrum News Sky 9)

Traffic delays build as SR 54 project continues in Pasco

Drivers can expect delays for the next several weeks on a busy stretch of State Road 54 in Pasco County.

1:47

Pasco County1 month ago

Tuesday is April 15, which means tax returns are due. But for some filers in the Bay area, the deadline has been pushed back. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Florida's Tax Day deadline pushed back due to storms

The Internal Revenue Service pushed the deadline back to May 1 for those directly impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Florida1 month ago

A meeting on hurricane funds was was held Monday night at the J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex to give residents the chance to weigh in. (Spectrum news/Sarah Blazonis)

Residents highlight housing as a main need at first Pasco meeting on hurricane relief funds

Pasco County is the latest Tampa Bay government turning to the community for input on how to spend millions in federal hurricane relief funds.

3:08

Pasco County1 month ago

Brazilian-based Bauducco Foods recently broke ground on a 400,000 square-foot facility on Chancy Road. (Spectrum News)

State officials: More foreign companies bringing businesses to Florida

Brazilian-based Bauducco Foods recently broke ground in Zephyrhills. State officials said is a prime example of companies building in the state.

1:44

Tampa1 month ago

Flooding in the Silver Oaks neighborhood of Zephyrhills after Hurricane Milton barreled through Florida. (Spectrum News/Sarah Blazonis)

Pasco County seeks public input on $585M in hurricane relief

Seven public meetings will be held during April and May.

2:29

Pasco County1 month ago

ANIMAL CONSERVATION

Staff with Pasco County's Parks and Recreation department are helping better protect gopher tortoises. Biologist Taylor Hays (far right) with Pasco County’s Environmental Lands and Acquisition Management Program leads a group at the Jumping Gully Preserve, on the lookout for tortoises. (Spectrum News)

ANIMAL CONSERVATION

ANIMAL CONSERVATION

Pasco County takes strides in effort to protect gopher tortoises

In the vast space of Jumping Gully Preserve, county staff are helping better protect the species.

2:31

Pasco County1 month ago

RECORD STORE CRAWL

Eric Mullins and Jimmy Michaud play records while getting ready to host their second annual record store crawl in the Bay Area. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Nick Popham)

RECORD STORE CRAWL

RECORD STORE CRAWL

New Port Richey music lovers host 2nd annual record store crawl on National Record Store Day

Jimmy Michaud and Eric Mullins love vinyl so much they wanted to start a crawl where they visit different record stores in the bay area.

2:43

Pasco County1 month ago

The roof of the Tropicana Field is damaged the morning after Hurricane Milton hit the region, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Hurricane Milton by the numbers

Milton was one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic basin.

Tampa1 month ago

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Election results from Pasco County, Plant City

Residents in Pasco County, as well as Plant City in Hillsborough County, voted in municipal elections Tuesday.

Pasco County1 month ago

State Road 54

Neighbors concerned about future Pasco road projects

Pasco County is considering two big road projects to ease traffic congestion in the growing central part of the county.

2:40

Pasco County1 month ago

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

(FILE IMAGE)

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Municipal elections Tuesday in Pasco County, Plant City

Residents in Pasco County, as well as Plant City in Hillsborough County, will vote in municipal elections Tuesday.

Pasco County1 month ago

NEW FIRE STATION

A special ribbon cutting ceremony takes place outside of the newly constructed Pasco County Fire Station 3, ushering in a new era for Pasco County Fire Rescue. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

NEW FIRE STATION

NEW FIRE STATION

Pasco County Fire Station 3 opens, serving as ‘state-of-the-art facility’ for future fire stations

After a yearlong construction delay, Pasco County Fire Station 3 is now open and operating, helping keep both the community and firefighters safe.

2:11

Pasco County1 month ago

Pasco County Emergency Management Director Andrew Fossa showcases special equipment used during storm rescues. (Spectrum News)

Disaster Expo prepares Pasco community for future natural disasters

Officials used the expo to showcase technologies like airboats and drones used in rescues.

1:37

Pasco County1 month ago

Workers at Angeline Farm say six hens were stolen in the middle of the night last week. (Spectrum News)

Angeline Farm staff asking for public's help after six hens were stolen from their coop

The coop holds a special place in the local community.

2:28

Pasco County1 month ago

NEW RECOVERY CENTER

For years, the Recovery Epicenter Foundation has helped with its peer-led recovery center— ‘The Catcher’s Mitt’— in Clearwater. They want to provide that same service in Pasco County.

NEW RECOVERY CENTER

NEW RECOVERY CENTER

Recovery Epicenter Foundation celebrates grand opening of 'outfield' to fight addiction in New Port Richey

Services have been provided at The Catcher's Mitt for years in Clearwater.

2:30

Pasco County1 month ago

Easter eggs scattered in a field. (Spectrum News 1/Jordan Kudisch)

Easter events 'egg'-spected to take place across Tampa Bay for 2025

Easter is hopping into Tampa Bay on Sunday, April 20.

Tampa1 month ago

The city of Tampa could begin collaborating with Hillsborough and Pasco counties to make improvements to Morris Bridge Road. (Spectrum News)

Morris Bridge Road now getting the attention of Tampa City Council

Councilman Luis Viera to propose the city begin working with leaders in Hillsborough and Pasco counties to make improvements to Morris Bridge Road.

2:19

Tampa1 month ago

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Bay area therapist and hairstylist giving new meaning to haircare, offering both services to vulnerable clients

A Bay area hairstylist wants to help clients with their head and their hair, and she’s using her degree in forensic psychology to do it.

2:31

Pasco County1 month ago

Should Wesley Chapel become a city? Hope Kennedy, President & CEO of the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, is looking to answer that question. (Spectrum News)

Money being raised to research Wesley Chapel incorporation

The hope is to have the first study funded in the next 2 to 3 months.

3:00

Pasco County1 month ago

Margarita Romo sifts through farmworker pictures. (Spectrum News/Lizbeth Gutierrez)

Dade City nonprofit organization continues to support farmworkers more than 40 years after opening

Farmworkers Self-Help in Dade City still has the same mission it did more than four decades ago.

2:59

Pasco County1 month ago

BayCare's Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center is now open. (Spectrum Bay News 9/Melissa Eichman)

BayCare opens first behavioral health urgent care in Florida

The center provides a bridge, a safe space for those needing mental health or substance use services.

1:52

Tampa2 months ago

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

Rob Jones of Big Dig Florida at their Dade City dig site. Jones has been exploring Florida for artifacts since he was 19-years-old. He turned a lifelong passion into his permanent profession this year. Photo by Bobby Collins/Staff

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

Dig into Florida’s past and find ancient artifacts at Big Dig Florida

Find artifacts from 3,000 to 8,000 years ago at the dig site in Dade City.

2:53

Pasco County2 months ago

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