Good morning New Port Richey! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Dengue case confirmed in Pasco prompts mosquito warnings locally
Also on today's calendar: The Mighty Van Halen Sound Returns to New Port Richey and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mosquito-Borne Dengue Case Confirmed In Pasco, Citrus, As Cases Rise In FL (patch.com) — New Port Richey residents are being urged to take mosquito precautions after health officials confirmed a locally acquired dengue case in Pasco County, alongside another in Citrus County. With dengue infections nearly doubling statewide in a week, local and county mosquito control teams are stepping up surveillance, fogging, and inspections while reminding people to wear repellent, cover up, and drain standing water around homes.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Please help look for my lost cat Dandy. Last seen on Houndstooth Enclave Dr. On Thursday 8/20. She was stolen from my driveway and possibly released an the Bryant Square entrance. She is… (Nextdoor Bryant Square)
After a lot of searching and talking with my neighbors she was definitely dumped she's very loved in our apartments getting fed multiple times a day and getting all the cuddles , as hurricane season is here I want to find her a home she truly deserves a forever home she's so sweet and will be on your lap all day!! She'll have to go to vet for her shots and fleas since she's been outside… (Nextdoor Millpond Estates)
Danaher Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor (Air) in New Port Richey. Apply here.
Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tarpon Springs
Family remembers father of 2 killed in an industrial accident in Tarpon Springs (tampabay28.com)
Coming soon: More ALDI stores opening this year in SW Florida (naplesnews.com)
SunWest Park continuing to attract families, visitors after recent renovations (baynews9.com)
Clearwater
Worker Dies After Steel Beam Falls At Pinellas County Business: Reports (patch.com)
Ok New Port Richey! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!