Casselberry Police Captain William Nas received an emotional send-off from city officials Tuesday as he prepares to take the helm as police chief in Dade City after serving the Casselberry community for 25 years.

Florida troopers say a 22-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer in Sumter County.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that he plans to veto a bill that would repeal the state’s “Free Kill” law.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at a wedding venue near Dade City, where he signed a bill banning fluoride in water systems statewide.

A Florida man was killed in a nearly head-on crash in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Chasing the giants.

A 49-year-old Lacoochee man was killed in a wrong-way crash in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s one-and-only Alpine Snow Park, has decided to delay the start of its 2023-2024 season until the beginning of December.

Florida’s only Alpine Snow Park, Snowcat Ridge, has announced its opening date for the 2023 season.

If you’re looking for a taste of winter in the Sunshine State, you’re in luck. This attraction brings tons of snow to Florida every day and has a snowy slope.

For the third year in a row, snow tubing will take place in Florida.

A 52-year-old Dade City man was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash with a tree in Webster early Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Despite the successes, tennis has a reputation of being a sport reserved only for the elite. And two Florida brothers are trying to change that.

Yes, there's snow in Florida.

Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s first snow park, will have two new attractions for the 2021 season.

Snow tubing returns to Florida at Snowcat ridge in early November.

Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s first snow park, will have two new attractions for the 2021 season.

The Florida Highway Patrol says a teenager has died from injuries suffered when she fell from an all-terrain vehicle carrying four young girls.

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A fire early Thursday killed an estimated 250,000 chickens at a Florida farm operated by one of the nation’s largest egg producers. According to Pasco Fire Rescue, crews were called around 12:30 a.m. Thursday for a two-alarm fire at Cal-Maine Foods at 41040 Simpson Farm Lane. The company says on its website that it is the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States. The farm, one of many Cal-Maine operates, is about 40 miles north of Tampa. The company has more than 50 million chickens nationally and sells over a billion eggs annually, about 20% of the country’s production.

One day after being shut down for health and safety violations, Florida’s first snow park has been given the go ahead to reopen Friday afternoon. Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park located in Dade City first reported the shutdown on its Facebook page on Dec. 10 after a Pasco county inspector discovered fire, building, electrical and plumbing violations. Inspectors issued violations to the snow park concerning its use of temporarily modified shipping containers in the Alpine Village, the company said. Full Screen 1 / 11 Pasco County Government has temporarily shut down the Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park in Dade City. “Our team worked all day yesterday and through the night to come to a resolution on these issues with Pasco County.

Dade City, Fla – Less than a month after opening, Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park has closed its doors after a Pasco county inspector discovered fire, building, electrical and plumbing violations. The park has not requested any inspections for the other outstanding permits” government officials explained. Full Screen 1 / 11 Pasco County Government has temporarily shut down the Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park in Dade City. Snowcat Ridge officials said they weren’t provided any documentation or written explanation of the violations. “Further, Pasco County has failed to recognize our State of Florida amusement ride approvals and will not allow us to open Snowy Slopes,” the Facebook comment went on to explain.

DADE CITY, Fla – Floridians no longer have an excuse to say they have never seen snow. Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park in Dade City has officially opened. A snow park in Florida, right?“ said Adam Thomas from Florida sports coast. Full Screen 1 / 15 Snow tubing at Snowcat Ridge in Dade City, Florida is now open. A snow park in Florida.

Tickets are now on sale to the Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park. Arctic Igloo, guests can build snowmen or snow castles out of real snow. (WKMG-TV)Officials said the park will feature magical music and a light show on the slopes nightly which can be seen from the Holiday Market at the park’s Alpine Village. According to the company website, The Alpine Village will have a variety of food vendors offering hot and cold beverages, beer, wine and food. Alpine Village, which features its own Holiday Market (WKMG-TV)Tickets for Snowcat Ridge start at $24.95.

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 75-year-old Dade City woman is dead after fatally striking a tree in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said Norma Jean Appel was driving east on State Road 50, east of County Road 478A, around 10:30 a.m. Friday when she lost control and veered onto the south shoulder. Appel then drove across an embankment and through a wire fence before smashing into the tree, troopers said. Appel was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the crash report. Authorities have not said what might have caused the woman to lose control.

DADE CITY, Fla. – A Florida police department is giving back this holiday season by paying off all the layaways at a Walmart store, allowing 26 customers to finally pick up their purchases. The Dade City Police Department said in a Facebook post that Chief James Walters and his staff walked into the store on Monday to pay off 26 layaway accounts totaling more than $4,300. The money came from anonymous donors and the Dade City Police Foundation. “Each call made a lasting memory, not only for the recipients, but the givers, as well,” Walters said in the statement. A photo posted on Facebook shows Walters, his staff and Walmart employees posing by toy trucks and helicopters and with bicycles behind them.