Happy Friday, New Port Richey. Scattered storms and a high of 91 today, and the pattern holds all the way through Labor Day, so plan the weekend around the afternoon rain.

Heading into the long weekend, county offices, recreation complexes and community centers close Monday, but parks and beaches stay open. Schools are out Monday too. The Sheriff's Office has laid out how its emergency management team works as hurricane season peaks, and Fivay students are chasing a district goal of 20 million reading minutes.

Six food trucks are out today and seven bands play between tonight and Sunday, from Circle S to Sam's Hudson Beach Bar and The Kangaroo on Main Street. Jeep and Truck Night is tonight with Remedy on stage, and Princess Belle reads at a back to school storytime Saturday morning. Thanks for reading.

Pasco County offices close Monday for Labor Day, parks and beaches stay open
Pasco County Parks & Rec
Pasco County offices, recreation complex buildings and community centers close Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. Parks and beaches stay open to the public.
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Sheriff's Office sets two DEA drug take back sites for October 24
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Pasco Sheriff's Office will host DEA Prescription Take Back events at two locations on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Deputies are asking residents to clear out old, unneeded or unused medications rather than leave them sitting in a cabinet.
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Disaster Ready
Pasco County Sheriff's Office
The Pasco Sheriff's Office has laid out how its Emergency Management Division works heading into the heart of hurricane season. An Incident Command Unit coordinates large scale responses, a Deployable Emergency Response Team runs two five ton high water vehicles and amphibious craft for hard to reach rescues, and a Situational Awareness Room has monitored emergencies in real time since 2024. The agency points residents to its own hurricane season preparation guides.
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Pasco County Fire Rescue welcomes the graduates of Class 26-03
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue has welcomed the graduates of Class 26-03 to the department, thanking the new firefighters for their commitment to serve the community.
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Reading Challenge 2026-27
Fivay High School (Falcons)
Fivay High School students are joining Pasco County Schools' fourth annual district wide reading challenge, Level Up Your Reading Game. Students read at least 20 minutes a day and log it in Beanstack, working toward a district goal of 20 million minutes by May 14. Top schools take a traveling trophy each quarter, with random prize drawings through the year.
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Pasco County Schools closed Monday for Labor Day
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
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Wendell Krinn names its 2026-27 class officers
Wendell Krinn Technical HS (FB Page)
Wendell Krinn Technical High School has announced its class officers for the 2026-27 school year.
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Tutoring Available
Gulf High School (Buccaneers)
Gulf High School is offering academic tutoring for the first quarter. The schedule is posted as a flyer on the school's website, and families can also call the school at (727) 774-3300.
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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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Back-to-School Storytime w/Belle - NPR Location
Saturday | September 5, 2026 | 10 AM – 11 AM
LaDee-Da Kids Spa NPR
7127 State Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
📚✨ It’s back-to-school time, let’s get those kiddos excited about reading again! ✨📚 Join us for an enchanted story time with Princess Belle herself! 💛 We’ll start with makeup or face painting, danc…
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Elevated Fusion Street Food (Burgers | Health Food)
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 3 PM – 9 PM
Pop up @ New Port Corners Clubhouse
6326 Porch Light Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Wich Press (Mexican | American)
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
FreightCenter
34125 US 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
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Sluggers Grill (Burgers | Wings)
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Sluggers Grill
1101 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Smoothify (Smoothies)
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8 PM
Starkey Ranch Flag Football
11946 Lake Blanche Dr, Odessa, FL 33556
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Softee the King (Ice Cream)
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 5 PM – 10 PM
Tarpon Springs First Friday
148 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Midway by the Sea (Carnival | Fair Food)
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Brighter Days Brewing First Friday
311 N Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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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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3 Doms Band at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
3 Doms Band
Saturday | September 5, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
LIVE MUSIC !!
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Ashley Lux Band at The Kangaroo
Ashley Lux Band
Saturday | September 5, 2026 | 7 PM
5748 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Pop Rock and Dance Hits
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Red Ruckus at Circle S BBQ, LLC
Red Ruckus
Saturday | September 5, 2026 | 7 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Brand new venue for Red Ruckus, come join us for some great food and a Red Ruckus ROCK SHOW. See you there!!
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Kingpin at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Kingpin
Sunday | September 6, 2026 | 3 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
LIVE MUSIC !!
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