New Port Richey News

Officers Edward Campbell, left, and Anthony Pedrero patrol the Valu-Lodge, where police have responded 253 times this year.

The smell of burning sage and sound of acoustic music fill Sherry Stamback's small studio next to her house.

The message that Marla Stuart wants to get across to people during the upcoming Holy Ghost Rally and Ministry is the importance of getting grounded in the word of God.

Police say woman stabbed boyfriend A 29-year-old woman is in jail on charges she stabbed her boyfriend with a hunting knife.

Progress Energy Florida's customers will get a chance to comment on a proposed $500 million annual rate increase at a series of public hearings.

When Gov. Charlie Crist signed Senate Bill 2276 into law last month, he called the legislation "common sense." The new law, which went into effect today, will require anyone arrested on a felony charge submit a DNA sample to be added to a state database.

Starting today, it will be more convenient for east Pasco residents to sign up for services provided by the Pasco-Hernando Early Learning Coalition.

First came Mal Romanin's announcement: "For Aaron Hill, that was his 18th homer breaking the single-season Jays record for home runs by a second baseman, held by Robbie Alomar," Romanin said into the press box microphone in the bottom of the first.

Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $111,327.35 each, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.

The Rev. Betty Batey is looking forward to having more joy in her ministry. After 19 years as a hospice chaplain in South Florida, Batey is on the brink of becoming a pastor again.

St. Valentines Massacre delivers a blend of heavy metal, punk and blues-rock known to diehard fans as "screamo." [Special to the Times] For the Spring Hill heavy metal band St.

If you're going to be sipping on those cocktails Friday night, make sure you have a designated driver.

Man who shot at deputy has not been found The Pasco Sheriff's Office has identified the man who shot at a deputy Monday night as Theofohilus Himber Burns, 33.

A Department of corrections officer is in jail after authorities say she tried to buy prescription drugs from an undercover officer in Polk County.

On its MySpace page, TJ Billiards and Sports Bar calls itself "New Port Richey's Premier Pool Hall" and advertises drink specials and pool tournaments.

A 23-year-old man was subdued with a Taser on Saturday after he twice punched a New Port Richey police officer in the stomach during a struggle, authorities said.

Standing in an aisle at the Dollar Tree store, Shoshana Berman felt the tears breaking through again, like they do at the gym, in the car and in the shower.

The Florida Highway Patrol says four motorcycles were traveling at a high rate of speed Saturday night around 11:00, heading south across the Bayside Bridge, when 39-year-old Michael Parasi, of Odessa started to brake.

Pair accused of robbing ATM customer Two people were arrested on charges they robbed a bank customer at an ATM Thursday night.

The board of Tampa Bay Water on Monday approved a plan to fix its cracking reservoir that could cost up to $125 million.