Good morning, New Port Richey. If you pass a Pasco County Fire Rescue ladder truck this weekend, look at the back of it. Every one of them reads Keep Back 343 Feet, and that number is not a safety margin somebody picked at random. It is how many firefighters died on September 11.

Port Richey marked the anniversary yesterday morning outside City Hall, and Gulf High's NJROTC and Concert Band put on a ceremony of their own. Today the town gets back to itself. There is a pasta benefit for veterans and rescue dogs at noon, and an Alice in Chains tribute band in Sims Park at 7.

Storms most afternoons and highs at ninety-one or ninety-two into midweek. Two things worth acting on: the county has raised the income cap on its housing assistance, and City Council meets again Tuesday at 6.

Why Every Pasco Ladder Truck Says Keep Back 343 Feet
Pasco County Fire Rescue
It is easy to miss, and it is no coincidence. Every Pasco County Fire Rescue ladder truck carries the words Keep Back 343 Feet, for the 343 firefighters who died on September 11.
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Port Richey Marked Twenty-Five Years on Friday Morning
Port Richey Fire Department
Members of the Port Richey Fire Department, the Port Richey Police Department, city staff and the community gathered Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
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The County Just Raised the Income Cap on Its Housing Help
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County has expanded eligibility for its Better Future Individual Housing Program and is now accepting applications from households at a higher income threshold, up to $96,360.
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City Council Meets Again Tuesday at Six
City of New Port Richey
The next regular New Port Richey City Council meeting is Tuesday, September 15 at 6 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 5919 Main Street. The full agenda packet is posted online ahead of the meeting.
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The County Wants Your Sunset Photos
Pasco County Parks & Rec
Pasco County Parks shared Louie Mester's shots of Thursday night's Hudson Beach sunset and is asking for more. Send a photo taken in any Pasco County park to [email protected].
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Leave the Fire Hydrants to the Fire Department
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Only Pasco County firefighters, authorized county staff and approved contractors may open a hydrant. The county says keeping hydrants in working order and saving water are more connected than they look.
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Pasco Helicopters Are Spraying for Mosquitoes Over Tampa
FOX13 - Pasco County
Florida has 111 locally acquired dengue cases, 95 of them in Hillsborough and 2 in Pasco. At the state health department's request, Pasco County Mosquito Control has sent its low-flying orange helicopters to spray larvicide from Busch Boulevard through South Tampa. Health officials say to cover ankles and wrists, use a repellent containing DEET, and dump any standing water in the yard.
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Gulf High Marked the Anniversary With Its Band and NJROTC
Gulf High School (FB Page)
Gulf High School commemorated the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a ceremony put on by the school's NJROTC program and Concert Band. The school has posted video of it.
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Every Gulf High Girls Runner Set a Season Best
Gulf High School (FB Page)
Gulf High's girls and boys cross country teams outran the storms at McKethan Lake, and every girl on the team posted a season-best time. The Storm Surge Invitational is next.
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K-Tech Took Third in Only Its Second Race Ever
Wendell Krinn Technical HS (FB Page)
Wendell Krinn Technical High School's boys cross country team finished third overall at the Zac Lucas Invitational, in just the second race in the program's history.
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Paramedic Students Got a Helicopter at the West Campus
Pasco-Hernando State College
Aero Med Rescue brought a helicopter to Pasco-Hernando State College's West Campus in New Port Richey, where paramedic students watched the operation and took part in air medical transport training.
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Diva Angels Annual Pasta Extravaganza Fundraising Event
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 12 PM – 4 PM
Chester McKay VFW Post 7987
7445 Chester McKay Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34655
A benefit for veterans and rescue dogs, with a pasta dinner and live music all afternoon.
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Storybook Spectacular at Railroad Square
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Railroad Square
5761 Nebraska Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652
The library takes over Railroad Square for a free afternoon of storybook fun. Make wands and crowns, meet princesses and performers from Richey Suncoast Theatre, and stay for the 1 PM performance of The Mixed-Up Fairy Tale. Costumes encouraged.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast Auditions
Sunday | September 13, 2026
Richey Suncoast Theatre
6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown New Port Richey is auditioning a shadow cast for The Rocky Horror Picture Show on September 13 and 14. Open to ages 18 and up.
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Big Worley's BBQ & Burger (BBQ | Burgers)
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 8 AM – 2 PM
Tractor Supply Hudson 52
9717 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34669
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs)
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Country Place Village
2601 Country Place Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Sandy's Flavor Station (American | Burgers)
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
Stilt House Brewery
625 Alt 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Sluggers Grill (Burgers | Wings)
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Sluggers Grill
1101 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Smash and Grab (Burgers | Fries)
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing
5734 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Thrive on the Square
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM
5739 Missouri Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652
A movement and wellness hour on Cavalaire Square in downtown New Port Richey.
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Jam Jones at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Jam Jones
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music at Sam's Beach Bar.
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Jorge Valentine at Circle S BBQ
Jorge Valentine
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Circle S BBQ
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Rock, pop and country favorites at Circle S BBQ.
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Rooster at Sims Park Amphitheatre
Rooster
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Concert in the Park: Rooster, a tribute to Alice in Chains, with special guest Nicaea.
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Disasterpiece at Bourbon On Main
Disasterpiece
Saturday | September 12, 2026 | 9 PM
Bourbon On Main
6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Disasterpiece plays the iconic 2000s hits at Bourbon on Main.
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Sunshine Sessions @ Cavalaire Square
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM
5739 Missouri Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Good vibes and uplifting energy take over downtown New Port Richey on Cavalaire Square.
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Bob Hope Band at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Bob Hope Band
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 3 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music at Sam's Beach Bar.
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