Happy Friday, New Port Richey. It's National One-Hit Wonder Day, which is either a warning or a dare depending on which band you catch tonight. The rain is finally done: 87 and mostly sunny today, and it stays in the mid-eighties and bright all the way through the weekend.

In the news: there's a plain rundown going around on dengue, and symptoms can take up to two weeks to show. City Council holds its final budget hearing Tuesday night, two new officers were sworn in at City Hall, and vote-by-mail ballots are going out for November.

The Riverside Concert Series is back on the Cotee River at six with the Jahfari Reggae Band, Dented Keg opens Oktoberfest at five, and Midway by the Sea is parked at the Liquid Garage with fair food. Pace yourself.

Reggae on the Cotee River tonight at six
New Port Richey Public Library
The New Port Richey Public Library's Riverside Concert Series returns to the Cotee River tonight at 6, with the Jahfari Reggae Band.
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The final budget hearing is Tuesday night
City of New Port Richey
City Council holds a special meeting Tuesday, September 29 at 7 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 5919 Main Street, with a final public hearing on the FY2026-2027 budget among the agenda items. The Community Redevelopment Agency board meets immediately afterward.
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What to know about dengue fever
What's What New Port Richey
What's What New Port Richey has a rundown on dengue fever, with cases reported in Pasco and adjacent counties. Symptoms appear three to 14 days after a bite and include sudden fever, severe headache, eye pain, and muscle and joint pain.
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Two new officers sworn in at City Hall
New Port Richey Police Department
The New Port Richey Police Department swore in two new officers at City Hall, Joesph Crump and Jillian Rudin.
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Your mail ballot is on the way
What's What New Port Richey (FB Page)
Vote-by-mail ballots are going out for the November 3 general election. The Pasco Supervisor of Elections has posted that vote-by-mail requests for the general have been fulfilled, and the registration book-closing date is October 5.
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The county's fall festivals start October 10
Pasco County Parks & Rec
Pasco County Parks and Rec has fall festivals lined up around the county through October, starting with Rec-tober Fest at the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex on October 10 and a Fall Fun Fest on October 17.
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Milk cartons do not go in the recycling
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Milk cartons and juice boxes go in the trash in Pasco County, not the recycling bin.
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Pasco is hiring crossing guards here
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Pasco Sheriff's Office is looking for school crossing guards to work busy streets in the New Port Richey and Port Richey area.
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Teens can train in forensics with the Sheriff
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Sheriff's Office is taking signups for Explorer Post 916's forensic branch, open to ages 14 to 21.
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Boots the therapy pup passed his test
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Boots, Pasco County Fire Rescue's future therapy dog, passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen test, a step toward full certification.
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Wendell Krinn set its basketball tryout dates
Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Wendell Krinn Technical High School has posted its boys basketball tryout dates: Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27, both from 3:15 to 5:15 PM.
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Seven Springs Middle honors Coach Olkhovsky
Seven Springs Middle School (FB Page)
Seven Springs Middle School recognized Coach Alex Olkhovsky at a recent school board meeting for a district award. The school's post has the details.
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Baby Sign Language at Tarpon Springs Public Library
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Tarpon Springs Public Library
138 E Lemon St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A youth services program for ages birth to 3, learning basic American Sign Language phrases and songs with the Deaf Literacy Center.
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WPBA's Friday Lunch New Port Richey - Weekly Networking Focus Group
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM
Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Eatery
4106 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34655
A weekly lunch networking focus group at Molly Malone's Irish Pub, every Friday from noon to 1 PM.
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Steven Spielberg Movie Series at Tarpon Springs Public Library
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 2 PM
Tarpon Springs Public Library
138 E Lemon St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
An adult program at the library. The full series schedule is at tarponlibrary.org/spielberg, and seating may be limited.
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Chasing the Sun Skate Camp 2
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 6 PM
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., New Port Richey, FL
A self supported three day skate and camping weekend at Group Site A. Bring your own skate gear, camping gear, food and water.
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MTG - Reality Fracture Prerelease Weekend (September 25-26)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 7 PM
Shortstops Sports Cards & Games
34226 US 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Shortstops' 88th Magic prerelease, running Friday and Saturday. Sign-ups go through the mtgcompanion app.
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Tarpon Springs Triathlon at Fred Howard Park
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 7 AM
Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
The 2026 Tarpon Springs Triathlon, raising scholarship funds for local students through the Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs.
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Learn-To-Skate Class - Beginner Roller Skating Classes
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 9 AM – 12 PM
875 Cypress St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Beginner roller skating at Astro Skate Tarpon Springs, every Saturday at 9 AM. Ages 4 and up, absolute beginners welcome.
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Advanced Tai Chi Class
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 10 AM – 11 AM
Pop Stansell Park
797 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
A mixed level advanced class with Tai Chi Traditions instructors, for people who have already completed the earlier levels.
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Beginner's Tai Chi Class
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Pop Stansell Park
797 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Guided instruction from Tai Chi Traditions instructors in the Tai Chi 109 movements.
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Meet Local Author Jessica Zeigler at Paperback Exchange Bookstore
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 12 PM – 3 PM
6412 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Part of a monthly series on local authors, with book deals on offer while you are there.
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Diesel Nightly Showdown Street Meet
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 5 PM – 10 PM
34200 US 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
A street meet with 200 parking spots and food specials. No burnouts.
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Evening Market & Cinema
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 5 PM – 10 PM
816 Alt 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
The Movie in the Garden series, every fourth Saturday, putting shopping, community and a classic movie together under the stars.
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Charm City Eats (Maryland Cuisine)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
HCA Florida - Bayonet Point Hospital
14000 Fivay Road, Hudson, FL 34667
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Midway by the Sea (Carnival | Fair Food)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Liquid Garage Brewing Co.
1306 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Dentobeerfest 2026 at Dented Keg Ale Works
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 5 PM – 11 PM
Dented Keg Ale Works
5500 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Dented Keg's Oktoberfest celebration runs September 25 and 26.
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Dinner with John T. at Oasis
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
John T. plays songs you know and love every Friday from 5:30 to 6:30, with the full Oasis menu available.
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Actual Bank Robbers at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
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Lisa Kay & the GoldTop Band at Fraternal Order of Eagles 3153
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Fraternal Order of Eagles
5446 Leisure Lane, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Southbound 75 at Circle S BBQ, LLC
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 7 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Southbound 75 is back home in Hudson with new songs from an upcoming release. Tickets are $5 at the door.
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Karaoke at Mermaids Lounge & Eatery
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 9 PM – 1 AM
11024 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34669
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Dentobeerfest 2026 at Dented Keg Ale Works
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 12 PM – 11 PM
5500 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Dented Keg's Oktoberfest celebration runs September 25 and 26.
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Music & A Meal with Michael Chauncey
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Michael Chauncey plays piano and guitar across a wide range of genres, leaning toward classic gospel on Saturdays.
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Agent Bonds at The Dirty Mullet
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
7751 Grand Blvd., Port Richey, FL 34668
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Chello Hollyday at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
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Saturday Night Karaoke & Dance Party
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 10 PM
VFW 7845 Post & Auxiliary
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve at VFW Post 7845 from 6:30 to 10. Non-smoking indoors with a screened patio for smokers, and food is available during karaoke.
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Fat Tractor at Dented Keg Ale Works
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 7 PM
Dented Keg Ale Works
5500 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Fat Tractor are back at Dented Keg.
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