Good morning, New Port Richey. It's mostly sunny and 85 today, and the forecast stays mostly sunny through Friday, with only a 13 percent chance of showers on Saturday.

The City of Port Richey has declared a local state of emergency over dengue, following Pasco County's own declaration in late September. Health officials are urging residents to drain standing water and cover exposed skin.

Also in this issue: dates for the 2027 Chasco Fiesta, the NOPE Candlelight Vigil at PHSC West Campus, and tryouts at Seven Springs Middle.

Chasco Fiesta 2027 Is Set for April 9 to 17 at Sims Park
Pasco News (FB Page)
The 2027 Chasco Fiesta will run April 9 through 17 at Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey under the theme "That's So Florida!" The nine-day festival's music schedule has not been announced yet.
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Annual NOPE Candlelight Vigil Honors Lives Lost to Overdose
What's What New Port Richey
The Alliance for Healthy Communities and Pasco-Hernando State College host the annual NOPE Candlelight Vigil honoring lives lost to overdose on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the PHSC West Campus Auditorium, 10230 Ridge Road. A vendor fair begins at 5 p.m. and the program starts at 6 p.m.; the event is free, and guests are invited to bring a photo for the NOPE Memorial Wall.
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Library Hosts Florida's Creepy Cryptids on Oct. 15
New Port Richey Public Library
The New Port Richey Public Library presents Florida's Creepy Cryptids on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m.
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Pasco County Fire Rescue Task Forces Deploy After Hurricane Isaias
Pasco County Fire Rescue
After Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the Panhandle with strong winds and widespread impacts, Pasco County Fire Rescue deployed its Urban Search and Rescue and Swift Water Task Force teams to assist.
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City of Port Richey Declares Local State of Emergency Over Dengue
City of Port Richey
The City of Port Richey has declared a local state of emergency over a dengue outbreak under Resolution No. 26-18, after Pasco County declared its own local emergency in late September. Health officials urge residents to drain standing water, cover exposed skin, use an EPA-registered repellent and keep window and door screens in good repair.
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Seven Springs Middle Holds Girls' Basketball and Boys' Soccer Tryouts
Seven Springs Middle School
Seven Springs Middle School holds tryouts this week: boys' soccer runs Oct. 13 to 15 from 3 to 4:15 p.m. on Field 2, and girls' basketball runs Oct. 14 to 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the gym. Call the school at (727) 774-6700 for details.
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Gulf High Lady Bucs Win First Round of District Play
Gulf High School (FB Page)
Gulf High's Lady Bucs won their first-round district matchup, avenging an earlier-season loss to Pasco High.
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Chasco K-8 Names Missy Henk Teacher of the Year
Chasco K-8
Chasco K-8 has named Missy Henk its 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year.
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Chasco K-8 Names Tiffiny Coats SRP of the Year
Chasco K-8
Chasco K-8 has named Tiffiny Coats its 2026-2027 SRP (school-related personnel) of the Year.
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New Port Richey City Lifestyle and XGolf Trinity Mixer
Tuesday | October 13, 2026 | 6 PM
X-Golf Trinity Sports Bar
9050 Tryfon Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
A networking mixer at X-Golf Trinity.
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Homecoming Parade at Downtown New Port Richey
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 1 PM
Downtown New Port Richey
Gulf High School's homecoming parade begins around Orange Lake and travels down Grand Boulevard toward the school.
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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting at Main Street Deli
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 6 PM – 7 PM
Main Street Deli
5649 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
A meeting of the downtown Economic Vitality Committee, which works to support local businesses and entrepreneurs through workshops, networking, recognition programs and business recruitment and retention.
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Drag Queen Bingo at Emerald Coast Brewing Company
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Drag bingo hosted by Miss Pasco Pride 2018, Stephanie Stuart, on the second Wednesday of each month. Tickets are a suggested $10 donation to Pasco Pride and come with 10 chances to win a prize, and there is a 50/50 cash raffle. Tables usually fill by 6:30 PM.
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Tea with a Master Gardener
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center
14543 Hays Rd, Hudson, FL 34669
A casual morning gathering with tea, coffee and light refreshments, where a UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteer answers questions on plants, pests, pruning and Florida-friendly gardening. Free, no registration required, and the nursery is dog-friendly.
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28th Annual Otis Green & Bruce Fyfe Memorial Golf Tournament
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 11 AM
Copperhead Course at Innisbrook
36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
HEP's biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds supporting housing and services for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Contact HEP to sponsor or register a team.
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Trinity Business Exchange at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Seven Springs Golf and Country Club
3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
The Greater Pasco Chamber's signature networking event. Free for Chamber members and $10 for guests, with optional lunch for $13 per person plus tax and gratuity, paid directly to the venue.
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NOPE Candlelight Vigil at Pasco-Hernando State College - West Campus
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 5 PM
Pasco-Hernando State College - West Campus
10230 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
The annual Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education Candlelight Vigil honoring those lost to overdose. The vendor fair starts at 5 PM and the program begins in the auditorium at 6 PM.
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OZONA THIRD THURSDAY!! at DeVine Realtors
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
DeVine Realtors
400 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor, FL 34683
A free community night in downtown Ozona with free ice cream, complimentary drinks, games and a community prize wheel, supported by local sponsors.
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Design Committee Meeting at Music Gallery
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Music Gallery
6214 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
A meeting of the downtown Design Committee, which works on public art, seasonal decor, beautification and historic preservation in Downtown New Port Richey.
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Tarpon Springs Run Club meets at Anclote Brew on Third Thursdays
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Anclote Brew
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A 30 to 45 minute run or walk, followed by music bingo at about 7:15 PM. Full bar and food menu available.
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs | Sausages)
Tuesday | October 13, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
West Pasco Government Center
8731 Citizens Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Smash and Grab (Burgers | Fries)
Tuesday | October 13, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Harbor View Mobile Manor
6617 Louisiana Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs | Sausages)
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
West Pasco Government Center
8731 Citizens Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai | Asian)
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Life Care Rehab
7400 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai | Asian)
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 5 PM – 8:30 PM
The Liquid Garage Brewing Co.
1306 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Big Worley's BBQ & Burger (BBQ | Burgers)
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Water's Edge
9019 Creedmoor Ln, New Port Richey, FL 34654
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The Lobster Tank (Lobster Rolls)
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Gulf Harbor Community
3720 Floramar Terrace, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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1 Up Burger Food Truck (Burgers)
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Meadow Oaks Golf and Country Club
13125 Fairwinds Rd., Hudson, FL 34669
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai | Asian)
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Craft Life Brewing Company
6810 Tower Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
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Sandy's Flavor Station (Burgers | Smashburgers | American)
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Gospel Music Night, 2nd Tuesday at Oasis Coffee
Tuesday | October 13, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Gospel music classics with John Osborne, who is often joined by Shelby Board, Andy Anderson and others.
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Bearded Brothers at Circle S BBQ, LLC
Bearded Brothers
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Circle S BBQ, LLC
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Bike Night with live music from The Bearded Brothers on the Barnyard Stage, plus gift card giveaways and Bike of the Night trophies.
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Music Bingo on Third Thursdays at Anclote Brew
Music Bingo
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 7:15 PM – 9 PM
Anclote Brew
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Music bingo following the Tarpon Springs Run Club run or walk.
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Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 11:30 PM
Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
36657 US 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Stand-up comedy.
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