How a morning shooting near Gulf Middle led to sudden lockdowns
Also on today's calendar: Calling ALL Golfers ! Fundraiser for First Responders. and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘I heard a bang': Community reacts after New Port Richey shooting sends teen to hospital (wfla.com) — A 16-year-old girl was shot near Colonial Drive and Louisiana Avenue in New Port Richey Wednesday morning, briefly putting three nearby schools on controlled campus status. Students and parents described a frightening, confusing lockdown at Gulf Middle, Gulf High, and Richey Elementary before restrictions were lifted late morning. Police say the teen is stable and the investigation continues.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Is there anyone trustworthy that would help an older person pack boxes? I have been doing it slowly, but tonight I fell backwards and hit my head. I am trying to pack canned goods into boxes they are heavy. (Nextdoor Heritage Lake)
Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat! Douglas was LOST on April 10, 2026 in Port Richey, FL 34668 near Coventry and Jason Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Griffin Park)
Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail - No Experience Required in New Port Richey. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Port Richey
Voters reelect the mayors of Port Richey and New Port Richey (wusf.org)
3 Pasco County schools on controlled campus status due to nearby police investigation (wfla.com)
Tarpon Springs
Leonidas Bringing Belgian Chocolates to Tarpon Springs (businessdebut.com)
Grandaddy Records & Vintage debuts in Brooksville (cltampa.com)
5 People Hurt In Dog Fight At Pinellas County Walmart: Reports (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: UMBRELLA (Thank you JEANNE S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!