Good morning, New Port Richey. Eighty-eight today with numerous showers and scattered storms, more storms through the weekend, and then the storms ease off on Monday.

Isaias is a hurricane. Forecasters had it at Category 2 strength well out in the Gulf on Thursday evening, and the City of New Port Richey says the projected track still points at the Florida panhandle and the Alabama border late Friday or early Saturday. A coastal flood advisory for coastal Pasco starts at 8 this morning and runs to 8 Saturday morning, with flooding of lots, parks and roads, and only isolated road closures expected.

Sandbags are out from both the city and the county: New Port Richey opened its own operation for city residents, and the county's two self-service stations are running around the clock. Pasco County Fire Rescue is sending thirty people to the panhandle. And Fivay and Wendell Krinn have both named their teachers of the year.

Isaias Is a Hurricane Now
City of New Port Richey
The City of New Port Richey says Tropical Storm Isaias has been upgraded to Hurricane Isaias, and that the projected path still has it making landfall somewhere around the Florida panhandle and Alabama border late Friday or early Saturday.
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Port Richey Expects Minor Street Flooding on the Coast
City of Port Richey
The City of Port Richey says current forecasts keep the storm away from the area, but tides 1 to 3 feet above normal are expected, which would bring some minor coastal street flooding.
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New Port Richey Opens Sandbags for City Residents
City of New Port Richey
New Port Richey public works opened sandbag operations at noon on Thursday for city residents, because of the storms passing through.
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The County's Two Sandbag Stations Are Open Around the Clock
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County says its two self-service sandbag stations are available around the clock to help protect property in low-lying areas, one of them the Public Works C-Barn at 30908 Warder Road.
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A County Program May Help Elevate a Storm-Damaged Home
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County's Better Future Individual Housing Program may be able to help elevate a home that was damaged by Hurricane Idalia, Helene or Milton. The county acknowledges the regulations are hard to navigate and says it can help with them.
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Hudson Library Is Not an Early Voting Site for 2026
Hudson Regional Library
Hudson Regional Library will not be an early voting location for the 2026 election. The library points readers to the Pasco County Supervisor of Elections and PascoVotes.gov for early voting information.
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A Horror Night at the Library on October 27
New Port Richey Public Library
The New Port Richey Public Library's Lit Lounge takes on literature's most macabre and monstrous stories on Tuesday, October 27, from 5 to 7 PM.
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Pasco Fire Rescue Sends Thirty to the Panhandle
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue is deploying 30 personnel to Florida's panhandle ahead of Hurricane Isaias, including its Urban Search and Rescue team.
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Turn Around, Don't Drown on a Flooded Road
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
With heavy rain continuing across Pasco County, the county is reminding drivers never to attempt a flooded roadway, because the water may be deeper than it looks.
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Unplug Your Device Once It Is Fully Charged
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue's Fire Prevention Week tip for the day: unplug a device once it is fully charged, because leaving it plugged in longer than it needs adds heat and stress to the battery.
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Fivay Picks Denis Riel as Teacher of the Year
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Fivay High School has named Mr. Denis Riel its Teacher of the Year and Mr. Mark Scott its School-Related Personnel of the Year for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
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Wendell Krinn Honors Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Kirchner
Wendell Krinn Technical HS (FB Page)
Wendell Krinn Technical High School has named Mr. Johnson its Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Kirchner its School-Related Personnel of the Year.
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Gulf Sweeps Fivay on Senior Night
Gulf High School (FB Page)
Gulf High School's junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams both beat Fivay at home on senior night, in front of a packed house.
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Wendell Krinn Holds Competitive Cheer Tryouts
Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Wendell Krinn Technical High School teaches its competitive cheer tryout material on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13 and 14, from 4 to 6 PM, with the official tryout on Thursday, October 15, from 4 PM.
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Friday Film at Tarpon Springs Public Library
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 2 PM
Tarpon Springs Public Library
138 E Lemon St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
The Tarpon Springs Public Library's Friday film. The library posts the title at tarponlibrary.org/movies and says titles and dates can change.
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Cool Beans STEM Explorers - Enrichment Program Ages 5-16 at Cool Beans Coffee and Ice Cream
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 5 PM
Cool Beans Coffee and Ice Cream
811 CR 1, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Hands-on STEM labs and art for ages 5 to 16, every Friday from 3:30 to 5 PM. $40 per child, and Step Up for Students scholarship families can register through their platform by searching for Mobile STEM Academy.
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Trunk or Treat at Sutherland Elementary School
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Sutherland Elementary School
3150 Belcher Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Sutherland Elementary's annual trunk or treat, 6 to 7:30 PM, with decorated trunks, candy and costumes.
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Waterfront/Sunset and The Edisons at Mamma Mia Pizzeria
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6 PM
Mamma Mia Pizzeria
10040 Hudson Ave, Hudson, FL 34669
Live music and a sunset at Mamma Mia Pizzeria.
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Multicultural Fair by SALT at Generations Christian Church
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Generations Christian Church
1540 Little Rd, Trinity, FL 34655
A free family evening of food to try, games to learn and crafts to make, run open-house style.
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Trunk or Treat
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 7 PM
New Horizons Preschool and Learning Center
7440 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668
Candy, music, games, food and a best-trunk contest at New Horizons Preschool in Port Richey. Ezee Dogs is parked there the same evening. Sign up in the office if you want to decorate a trunk.
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Zephyrhills vs. Hudson | High-School Football 2026
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Hudson High School
14410 Cobra Way, Hudson, FL 34669
Zephyrhills travels to Hudson High for Friday night football.
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Stillness by the Shore: Rest and Reflect Retreat
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 11:30 PM
Innisbrook Resort
36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
A rest and reflect retreat at Innisbrook Resort. Registration is at Restandre-create.com.
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Elks craft fair extravaganza at New Port Richey Elks Lodge #2284
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
New Port Richey Elks Lodge #2284
7201 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL 34653
A craft fair at the New Port Richey Elks Lodge, 10 AM to 3 PM.
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Florida Gothic Halloween at Books A Million
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 12 PM – 3 PM
Books A Million
9570 US Hwy 19 N, Port Richey, FL 34668
A Florida Gothic book signing with Wendy Dalrymple and other Florida horror authors, noon to 3 PM.
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Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A craft festival along Dodecanese Blvd. on the Sponge Docks, presented by SIK Promotions. The organizers say it runs 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and again on Sunday.
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Beacon Square Civic Association Quarter Auction
Sunday | October 11, 2026 | 1 PM
Beacon Square Civic Association
3741 Bradford Dr., Holiday, FL 34691
An indoor quarter auction with a range of vendors, rain or shine.
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Smash and Grab (Burgers | Fries)
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 4 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Smash and Grab (Burgers | Fries)
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Asturia Townhomes
14757 Promenade Pkwy, Odessa, FL 33556
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs)
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 7 PM – 8:30 PM
New Horizons Preschool and Learning Center
7440 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668
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Sandy's Flavor Station (American | Burgers)
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 1 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Dinner with John T. at Oasis Coffee
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Every Friday from 5:30 to 6:30, John plays songs you know alongside the occasional classic you may not. The full Oasis menu is available, and while the music is free, tips for John are appreciated.
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Agent Bonds at The Nauti Oar
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
The Nauti Oar
7729 Grand Blvd., Port Richey, FL 34668
Dinner and dancing at The Nauti Oar.
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Mrs Red Band at Circle S BBQ
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6 PM
Circle S BBQ, LLC
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Mrs Red on the Barnyard Stage all night. No cover.
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Friday Night Live Music at The Oasis Coffee Spot
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Live music at Oasis Coffee from 6:30, straight after Dinner with John T. The act changes week to week.
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Magnum Opus at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 7 PM – 11 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Genre-bending rock fusion on the Lutz stage at Double Bogey's, inside Heritage Harbor and open to the public.
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Mark Anthony Band at Art's Tap House North
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Art's Tap House North
6935 Ridge Rd. (CR-524), Port Richey, FL 34668
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Friday night Karaoke at Anclote Brew
Friday | October 9, 2026 | 8 PM – 11:59 PM
Anclote Brew
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Karaoke to start the weekend at Anclote Brew.
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Saturday Night Karaoke & Dance Party
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 10 PM
VFW Post 7845
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve Ur from 6:30 to 10, with food available and a screened patio for smokers. Get there early to sign up.
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Saturday Night Live Music at The Oasis Coffee Spot
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Live music at Oasis Coffee from 6:30, after Music with Mike. The act changes week to week.
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Embry Brothers at Art's Tap House North
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Art's Tap House North
6935 Ridge Rd. (CR-524), Port Richey, FL 34668
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NICAEA at Art's Tap House SOUTH
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 8 PM – 12 AM
Art's Tap House
8631 Old County Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Rock at Art's Tap House South, in front of LaneGlo Bowling.
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Disasterpiece at Bourbon On Main
Saturday | October 10, 2026 | 9 PM
Bourbon On Main
6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652
A 2000s set, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Papa Roach and Saliva, at Bourbon On Main.
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