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What's up New Port Richey! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How worried should New Port Richey be about local dengue cases?
• Why is one New Port Richey ZIP a zombie-home hotspot?
• What happens in Pasco now that 60 license plate cameras are ending?

Also on today's calendar: Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
• Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mosquito-Borne Dengue Case Confirmed In Pasco, Citrus, As Cases Rise In FL (patch.com) — Health officials have confirmed a mosquito-borne dengue case in Pasco County, in news datelined from New Port Richey, as infections climb across Florida. Residents are urged to watch for flu-like symptoms without respiratory issues and to take simple steps like using repellent, wearing long sleeves, and draining standing water to reduce mosquito breeding around homes.
   

• 'Zombie Homes' Decline as U.S. Housing Supply Remains Tight (worldpropertyjournal.com) — A national housing report flags ZIP code 34652 in New Port Richey with a notably high share of "zombie" homes stuck in foreclosure, even as overall U.S. vacancies remain very low. While abandoned properties are concentrated in certain pockets like this, the broader shortage of available homes continues to keep inventory tight and prices elevated for buyers.
   

• After public outcry, some Pasco Flock cameras are coming down (tampabay.com) — Pasco County is ending its agreement for about 60 roadside license plate reader cameras after public pushback over privacy and data use, while more than 100 privately owned cameras will remain. A New Port Richey law enforcement veteran defended the technology's crime-solving benefits as commissioners and residents wrestle with balancing public safety and Fourth Amendment concerns.
   

📸 Around New Port Richey

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• The Social NPR →
  The Social NPR, 5650 Main St, New Port Richey
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Nature Coast Orchid Society September Meeting: Winterize your Orchids →
  Homosassa Lions Club, 3705 S Indiana Ave, Homosassa
  12:00 pm
• Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• BLS CPR Training New Port Richey Tuesday September... →
  In-Pulse CPR, 7115 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:00 am
• BLS CPR Training New Port Richey Tuesday September 15th 11:00 am →
  In-Pulse CPR, 7115 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Annick Reis →
  West Pasco Art Guild Inc, 6206 Jefferson St, New Port Richey
  1:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• New Port Richey Business Exchange →
  Seafire Grill, 4927 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• 50's Diner Weekly Cruise-In Car Show →
  Americana 50's Diner, 1730 US-19, Holiday
  4:00 pm
• 5 Person Baker Team Challenge →
  Lane Glo North, 6935 Ridge Rd, Port Richey
  8:00 pm
Friday September 11
• GPCC YPG Social →
  Dented Keg Ale Works - Brewery & Craft Kitchen, 5500 Main St, New Port Richey
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Charlie and The Chocolate Factory →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone missing a gecko?
  I stepped out my front door and found this little guy. He's alive but tail is gone. Put him in a shoe box with water. Have no means to care for him… (Nextdoor Colonial Hills)
• This seems like a good time for my personal Dolly Parton story.
  In the late 60's-early 70's we lived in Nashville. One day I was checking out at Kmart on Nolensville Road. The lady in front of me was checking… (Nextdoor Gulf Harbors)

• Danaher Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor (Air) in New Port Richey. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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