New Port Richey News

A mother came home from work Tuesday night and found her children's father holding down their 17-month-old son and digging his thumb into the child's back, according to a police report.

Man arrested, charged with abusing toddler A 30-year-old man is in jail on accusations he punched a toddler in the face.

Superior Style & Sound is hosting a benefit in honor of Vaughn Hayes, the 21-year-old mechanic who died last week after an 800-pound semitrailer truck transmission fell on him.

Back in March, the City Council gave this direction to administrators preparing next year's budget: Raise the tax rate before you cut services.

It was an expensive dog. Romeo, a 9-week-old red-nosed pit bull, cost Jennifer Kandarge $350 on Craigslist.

Over the course of the summer, Little Achievers Preschool has lost 12 kids because their parents lost their jobs.

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.