Welcome to the very first issue of Inside New Port Richey. We are glad you found us. It is a hot, sticky stretch ahead, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast every single day and highs near 90 straight through Labor Day.

Today's news: the health department is telling people to stay out of the water at two local parks, the sheriff is shutting down Pasco's license plate reader program at the end of the month, and the city is about to make a downtown parking ticket three times more expensive. We also have Labor Day closings, ground broken on 120 new senior apartments in Hudson, and a New Port Richey hat designer headed to Tampa Bay Fashion Week.

Friday night brings Jeep and Truck Night at Circle S with Remedy on stage, plus live music at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar and the Eagles on Leisure Lane. Three food trucks are parked around town tonight. Thanks for reading, and welcome aboard.

New Port Richey looking to change downtown parking enforcement regulations
Bay News 9 (Pasco)
New Port Richey City Council gave first approval to an overhaul of downtown parking rules that would raise Class I fines from $10 to $30 and add violations for blocking bike lanes and misusing compact car and EV charging spaces. The ordinance was set for its second and final reading Tuesday night, and Police Chief Robert Kochen said drivers would get a 30 to 45 day warning period before ticketing begins.
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Pasco County & City of New Port Richey Labor Day Holiday Closings
What's What New Port Richey
Pasco County and City of New Port Richey offices, libraries and community centers close Monday, September 7 for Labor Day, and GoPasco will not run buses that day. Parks and beaches stay open dawn to dusk, the city's Recreation and Aquatic Center runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and normal operations resume Tuesday, September 8.
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Construction Begins on Second Phase of Affordable Senior Housing Community in Hudson
Pasco News (Hudson)
McDowell Housing Partners has started construction on Ekos at Bayonet Point II, a $38.9 million five story building with 120 age restricted one bedroom apartments at 7526 McDowell Way in Hudson, one block from HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital. The income restricted phase is due to open in spring 2028 as part of a master planned 360 apartment community.
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The Hat’s Out of the Bag | This Local Milliner is Headed to Tampa Bay Fashion Week
What's What New Port Richey
New Port Richey milliner Lisa Maltese, who runs Julep Hat Designs out of the historic Pasco Building on Grand Boulevard, is one of ten area designers selected for Tampa Bay Fashion Week. She is building six new pieces for the September 23 to 26 shows in St. Petersburg.
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SunWest Park continuing to attract families, visitors after recent renovations
Bay News 9 (Pasco)
SunWest Park in Hudson has rebuilt the foot trails that recent hurricanes damaged and added a pavilion for food, drinks and event registration. The 70 acre spring fed lake, 12 sand volleyball courts, wakeboard course and inflatable water park are open dawn to dusk, with $5 day passes and $30 annual passes for Pasco County residents.
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Helping Hands | Area Organizations Offering Help to Those in Need | September 2026
What's What New Port Richey
What's What New Port Richey has refreshed its September guide to more than 40 area organizations offering food, housing, utility, medical, veterans and mental health help. It covers The Volunteer Way's Brown Bag deliveries for homebound seniors, One Community Now's Veterans Support Center in New Port Richey, and Good Sam Health Clinic, which this year raised eligibility to uninsured single adults earning up to $3,990 a month.
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DOH-Pasco Issues Water Quality Health Advisories for Oelsner and Robert J. Strickland Parks
What's What New Port Richey
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County issued water quality health advisories August 31 for Oelsner Park in Port Richey and Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park in Hudson after August 24 samples showed enterococcus bacteria above state guidelines. DOH-Pasco advises against any water related activities at both locations until levels come back down.
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DOH-Pasco Issues Updated Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory
Florida Dept. of Health - Pasco
DOH-Pasco updated its mosquito borne illness advisory on August 26 after a confirmed human case of dengue in the county. Health officials are asking residents to drain standing water weekly, cover exposed skin, use EPA registered repellent and keep window and door screens in good repair.
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Pasco County sheriff Nocco ending Flock, license plate detection systems
Bay News 9 (Pasco)
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is ending the agency's Flock license plate reader agreement effective September 30, saying a majority of the County Commission no longer supports a program it approved unanimously in December 2024. Nocco called the reversal disappointing and warned it will make investigating crimes and locating missing people harder.
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Senior Photos 2026-2027
River Ridge High School (Knights)
River Ridge High School's Class of 2027 can sit for on campus senior portraits this Friday, September 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the school gym. CADY runs the sessions, a second campus date follows on December 4, and the yearbook deadline is January 1.
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College Application Night
Gulf High School (Buccaneers)
Gulf High School hosts College Application Night on Wednesday, September 9 at its Madison Street campus, with IB Parents Night at 5:30 p.m. and the college application session at 6 p.m. Students and families can get help working through the application process.
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Paint Your Parking Spot: SENIORS
Fivay High School (Falcons)
Fivay High School seniors can paint their assigned parking spots on Saturday, September 5 and Saturday, September 12, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. The $40 parking tag and $35 painting fee are paid through StudentQuickPay, and every design needs administrative approval and exterior water based latex paint.
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Sept. Jeep & Truck Night at Circle S
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 6 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Sept. 4th Remedy Band FOR JEEP & TRUCK NIGHT at Circle S BBQ LLC. No FEE to Enter!! $250 gift certificate to Bad Boy Customs, a fully equipped Custom truck shop. Gift Card Giveaways to OffGrid Acces…
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1 Up Burger Food Truck (Burgers)
Wednesday | September 2, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Pointe West Condominium Association
11945 Paradise Point Way, New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai Food)
Wednesday | September 2, 2026 | 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Liquid Garage
1306 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Sluggers Grill (Burgers | Wings)
Wednesday | September 2, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Sluggers Grill
1101 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Remedy at Circle S BBQ, LLC
Remedy
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 6 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
We're back!
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She's That Dude at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
She's That Dude
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
LIVE MUSIC !!
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Groove 41 at Fraternal Order of Eagles 3153
Groove 41
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
5446 Leisure Lane, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Pls call (727) 847-1090 for more info. Fraternal Order of Eagles is an organization that raises monies for different charities.
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