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Driver dies in Little Road crash
NEW PORT RICHEY — A 36-year-old New Port Richey man died of injuries after a collision the evening of Aug. 26, the Florida Highway Patrol said. A Ford Focus driven by the New Port Richey man was traveling south on Little Road. The other vehicle, a Nissan Xterra, driven by a 27-year-old Tampa man, was traveling north on the same roadway.
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help In Locating Missing New Port Richey Teen
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 15-year-old Makylee Hurrell, who has been reported missing/runaway. Makylee is described as 5’3″ tall, weighing approximately 120 lbs., with brown hair with blonde highlights and brown eyes. She was last seen on August 28th...
Hernando County woman charged with aggravated abuse of one-month-old infant
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has arrested a 19-year-old woman in connection to the abuse and neglect of a one-month-old infant. HCSO says they were informed of a child abuse case from the Tampa Police Department (TPD) on August 25. TPD was...
Central Florida Brothers Plead Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine
Central Florida brothers have pleaded guilty to trafficking hundreds of grams of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. United States Attorney Roger Handberg announced that 33-year-old Marcus Fowler and 35-year-old Pierre Fowler, both of Port Richey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl, over 500 grams of methamphetamine, and cocaine. Marcus Fowler also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
Pasco County celebrates dedicated School Resource Officers
PASCO COUNTY, Florida - The Pasco Sheriff's Office is recognizing its School Resource Officers (SROs) for their unwavering commitment to student safety.From pep rallies to safety assemblies, these dedicated professionals continuously work to keep Pasco County students safe, according to a press release from the Pasco Sheriff's Office. The SROs go above and beyond in their roles, building strong relationships with students while providing guidance, support, and mentorship. "We're proud of the work our SROs do to make Pasco County a safe place for everyone," stated the release.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with school bus
TRINITY — A 16-year-old male from Odessa suffered serious injuries Aug. 26 after his motorcycle collided with a school bus, the Florida Highway Patrol said. A Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling east on Trinity Boulevard about 3:22 p.m., FHP said. A Pasco County school bus transporting 42 middle school students, driven by a 62-year-old Land O’ Lakes man, was traveling east ahead of the motorcycle.
Zephyrhills Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Possession Charge
A Pasco County resident has entered a plea of guilty after being charged with illegal possession of a firearm, given his status as a convicted felon. James Vega Jr., 28, from Zephyrhills could be looking at a sentence of up to 15 years in federal prison, with a trial date pending further notice, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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