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• E-bike battery sparks house fire that kills dog, displaces 6 in New Port Richey (fox13news.com) — A devastating house fire in New Port Richey on Wednesday destroyed a home, displaced four adults and two children, and killed a family dog. Investigators say a recently purchased aftermarket e-bike lithium-ion battery, which began venting after charging, accidentally sparked the blaze, prompting renewed concerns about safely handling these batteries at home.
• 3 Coming Soon Pasco County Restaurants (businessdebut.com) — Two new eateries are headed to New Port Richey, including Main Street Food on Main Street and Landy's Place inside the Richey Racket complex, both aiming to become convenient neighborhood spots. Alongside a new Wingsnob in Wesley Chapel, these openings promise more late-night bites, family pizza nights, and delivery options for nearby residents.
• Delegation for 9.18.26: D.C. sprinkle list — Rescuing America — credit renewal — Big Tech tab — airspace saga (floridapolitics.com) — New Port Richey is in line to benefit from federal water infrastructure funding included in Congress's new Water Resources Development Act, which backs projects across Pasco and nearby counties. Local Rep. Gus Bilirakis says the money will help address water, wastewater, flooding, and resiliency needs, while the broader piece explores partisan agendas and other Florida-focused federal initiatives.
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