Good morning, New Port Richey. It's National Pumpkin Spice Day, which is a bold thing to ask of a town looking at 91 degrees. Scattered storms this afternoon, and more of the same every day straight through the weekend.

Two things start today. If you own rental property in the city, utility accounts now have to be in the owner's name under the new ordinance. And the county is waiving residential tire disposal fees through November 1, because old tires sitting in a yard are exactly where dengue mosquitoes breed. Out at the Serenova Tract, the water management district plans to burn 186 acres starting around 10:30 this morning, so the smoke you smell is on purpose.

J.R. Lewis is back at Whiskey River tonight for honky tonk, karaoke runs at the VFW and The Social, and Saturday the Elks host Hotel Alabama, an Eagles and Alabama tribute, for charity. And that dog found by the river near Grand and Alto on Tuesday is home with his owner. Good start to October.

Utility accounts now have to be in the property owner's name
City of New Port Richey
Changes to the city's utility account rules take effect today. Under the new ordinance, the water, sewer and refuse account at a property has to be in the property owner's name rather than a tenant's. The city has posted the details and what owners who rent need to do.
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Drop off your old tires for free through November 1
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco County is waiving residential tire disposal fees from today through November 1, part of its response to the dengue outbreak that has the county under a local state of emergency. Old tires hold standing water and breed mosquitoes. Residents can bring up to four tires, each 36 inches or smaller, to the East Pasco Transfer Station in Dade City, West Pasco Resource Recovery in Spring Hill or the Land O' Lakes recycling drop-off.
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October's live music calendar is out
What's What New Port Richey
What's What New Port Richey has published its live music calendar for October, a venue-by-venue rundown of who is playing where across town this month.
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A 186-acre prescribed burn at Starkey this morning
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Conditions permitting, staff from the Southwest Florida Water Management District will burn 186 acres at the Serenova Tract of Starkey Wilderness Preserve today, starting around 10:30 a.m. The burn area sits 1.4 miles west of the Suncoast Parkway and half a mile north of Ridge Road. Expect to see and smell smoke nearby.
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A sixth straight gold award for Pasco Fire Rescue's cardiac care
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue has received the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award for the sixth year running. The award measures prehospital care for heart attacks and strokes, from the dispatcher who takes the call through the crew that arrives.
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The dog found by the river is back home
Port Richey Police Department
The dog a resident brought to Port Richey police on Tuesday morning, found by the river near Grand and Alto, has been reunited with his owner. The department thanked everyone who shared the post and called in.
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Walk and Roll to School is next Wednesday
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools is asking students, staff and families to walk or bike to school on Wednesday, October 7 for Walk and Roll to School day. The point is to get more people moving and make active transportation a normal part of the school morning.
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Hudson High's AVID juniors worked with the community health center
Hudson High School (FB Page)
Partners from the Hudson Community Health and Resource Center came out to Hudson High School and worked alongside the junior AVID class on their service projects.
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Fivay students asked a Katmai ranger why the bears get so fat
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Students in Fivay High School's ASBCP unit wrapped up a unit on Fat Bear Week with a live virtual presentation from Katmai National Park and Preserve ranger Lain Law, who answered their questions about the coastal brown bears that fatten up on salmon before winter.
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Greater Pasco Medical Roundtable
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 8 AM – 9 AM
Life Care Rehab
7400 Trouble Creek Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Registration is required at www.greaterpasco.com. Let's talk healthcare.
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Dance Practice Drills Repetition Workout Group Class
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM
Palm Harbor DanceSport
2710 US-19 ALT Suite 201, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Latin drills at 11 AM, 55 minutes of dancing to great music. No experience required, just wear leather shoes or old sneakers that slide on the floor.
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Hudson Business Exchange at Vitality Living Baypoint Village
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Vitality Living Baypoint Village
7927 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34667
The Greater Pasco Hudson Business Exchange. Registration is required at www.greaterpasco.com.
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WPBA's Thursday Lunch Port Richey - Weekly Networking Focus Group
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM
Art's Tap House North
6935 Ridge Rd. (CR-524), Port Richey, FL 34668
Art's Tap House North, inside LaneGlo Bowl North. Every Thursday, 12 to 1 PM. We're excited to welcome you!
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WPBA's Women Leading Well - Weekly Networking Focus Group & Monthly Mixer for Women
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
X-Golf Trinity Sports Bar
9050 Tryfon Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
Welcome to WPBA's Women Leading Well, a place for women to connect in wellness, life and leadership. Because the way you lead your business should reflect the way you lead your health.
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Kids Club at Thumbprint Art Cafe
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Thumbprint Art Cafe
907 E Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Give your kids a night of creativity and give yourself a well-deserved break. Every week brings a fresh, hands-on art project that keeps them engaged, happy, and excited to come back.
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Trivia at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Trivia every Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Free to play.
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Argentine Tango Thursday Group Classes and Practica
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 6:45 PM – 9:15 PM
Palm Harbor DanceSport
2710 US-19 ALT Suite 201, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Beginner class at 6:45, fundamentals at 7:30, practica from 8:15 to 9:15. A friendly mixed-level group, with snacks and coffee.
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Line Dancing with Simone at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
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runFit runClub at WOB Bar & Kitchen - Odessa, FL
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
WOB Bar & Kitchen - Odessa, FL
13430 Pine Gap Spur, Odessa, FL 33556
Lace up and join us for RunFit Run Club at WOB Bar & Kitchen. We’re hitting the pavement for a fun, all-levels group run followed by a well-earned reward.
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Steakums!
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Crystal Beach Community Hall
517 Crystal Beach Ave, Crystal Beach, FL 34681
Steakums is not what you think it is. It is a game that marries bingo, cards and steak. Cards are $9 each.
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Luau Fundraiser Dinner
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Lakewood Family Church
12637 Pony Ln, Hudson, FL 34669
Thrive Youth Ministries is holding a Luau Fundraiser Dinner, $15 per person, with food, games and giveaways.
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Thrive on the Square
Saturday | October 3, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM
Cavalaire Square
5739 Missouri Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Move. Learn. Connect. Thrive. A free monthly wellness series in downtown New Port Richey.
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Community Games and Crafts Night at Community Congregational Church
Saturday | October 3, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Community Congregational Church
6533 Circle Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
An evening of queer joy. Bring a favorite board game or a craft project to share, or just enjoy your own, in the spirit of the church potluck.
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The Hummus Truck (Middle Eastern | Vegan)
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Ken Ganley Kia
5819 US 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai Food)
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Meadow Oaks Golf and Country Club
13125 Fairwinds Rd., Hudson, FL 34669
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Sandy's Flavor Station (American | Burgers)
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Big Worley's BBQ & Burger (BBQ | Burgers)
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 1 PM – 7 PM
Craft Life Brewing Company
6810 Tower Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
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Softee the King (Ice Cream)
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 5 PM – 10 PM
Urban Grounds
148 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs)
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Lakeside Clubhouse Amenity Center
13739 Lakemont Dr., Hudson, FL 34669
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Sandy's Flavor Station (American | Burgers)
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5731 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Gigglewaters Food Trucks (American | Burgers | Hot Dogs)
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Tarpon Springs Historical Train Depot Museum
160 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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The Hummus Truck (Middle Eastern | Vegan)
Saturday | October 3, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Trinity Commons Coffee
1540 Little Rd, Trinity, FL 34655
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs)
Saturday | October 3, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
R.J. Kielty Plumbing, AC & Electric
7979 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653
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Elevated Fusion Street Food (Burgers | Health Food)
Saturday | October 3, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
The Liquid Garage Brewing Co.
1306 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Sandy's Flavor Station (American | Burgers)
Saturday | October 3, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Infusion Brewing Company
6345 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Karaoke at VFW Post 7845
Karaoke
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
VFW Post 7845
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve Ur, 5:30 to 8:30 at VFW Post 7845. Non-smoking, with a screened patio for smokers. Food available during Karaoke.
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J.R. Lewis Honky Tonk at Whiskey River on the Water
J.R. Lewis
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Whiskey River on the Water
5245 Limestone Dr., Port Richey, FL 34690
Honky Tonk Thursdays are here. J.R. Lewis brings country music to the waterfront at Whiskey River every Thursday from 6 to 9 PM.
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Karaoke at The Social NPR
Karaoke
Thursday | October 1, 2026 | 8 PM – 12 AM
The Social NPR
5650 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
The Social NPR goes live with karaoke every Thursday from 8 PM to midnight, powered by RockAfterDark.
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Dinner with John T. at Oasis Coffee
Friday | October 2, 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 PM, John plays songs you know and love, plus the occasional classic you may not have heard yet.
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Magic the Band at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Magic the Band
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 6 PM
Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar.
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Rocky Boven & The Moonshine Boy at Circle S BBQ, LLC
Rocky Boven & The Moonshine Boy
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 6 PM
Circle S BBQ, LLC
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Rocky Boven and The Moonshine Boy play Jeep & Truck Night at Circle S BBQ. No entry fee.
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Friday Night Live Music at The Oasis Coffee Spot
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
After Dinner with John T., catch Friday night music at Oasis Coffee Spot from 6:30. Check in each week to see who is playing.
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FuseBox at Overtime Sports Bar
FuseBox
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 8 PM
Overtime Sports Bar
7736 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667
FuseBox plays OT 52 in Hudson. Doors at 8, show starts at 9 PM.
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Streetwise Tampa Bay @Art's Tap House South
Streetwise Tampa Bay
Friday | October 2, 2026 | 8 PM
Art's Tap House
8631 Old County Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Streetwise Tampa Bay plays Art's Tap House South.
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Music & A Meal with Michael Chauncey
Saturday | October 3, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Michael performs across a wide range of genres on both piano and guitar.
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Saturday Night Live Music at The Oasis Coffee Spot
Saturday | October 3, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
After Music & A Meal, catch Saturday night music at Oasis Coffee Spot from 6:30. Check in each week to see who is playing.
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Hotel Alabama Tribute Charity Concert at Elks Lodge #2284
Hotel Alabama
Saturday | October 3, 2026 | 8 PM – 11 PM
New Port Richey Elks Lodge #2284
7201 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL 34653
A tribute act that blends the catalogs of The Eagles and Alabama, performing as a charity benefit.
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