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Also on today's calendar: Krio Descendants Union Annual Luncheon Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Pasco County Deputies Ask For Public's Help Finding Two Missing 16-Year-Olds In New Port Richey (tampafp.com) — Pasco County deputies are asking New Port Richey residents to help find two 16-year-olds last seen together Friday night near Landsdowne Lane. Detailed descriptions of Devon Phillips and Jabrel Hill-El, including clothing and physical features, were released, and anyone with information is urged to call the Pasco Sheriff's non-emergency line immediately.
2. New Port Richey moves closer to new $900,000 skate park (baynews9.com) — New Port Richey is moving ahead with a $900,000 rebuild of its aging skate park at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, aiming to open in 2027. City leaders and skaters hope the upgraded park will again draw major competitions, daily crowds, and visiting families, with design tweaks like stadium seating and more shade still under consideration.
3. Lowest price for E15 gas in Pasco County at $2.99 in week ending Oct. 3 (pascoreporter.com) — Drivers in New Port Richey saw some of Pasco County's lowest E15 gas prices recently, with local stations matching a $2.99-per-gallon countywide low. The report compares New Port Richey prices with nearby cities and explains how regional and global fuel trends are keeping costs volatile for local commuters.
4. Yes, the Waffle House Index is real. How a Southern staple became an (unofficial!) hurricane metric (clickorlando.com) — A Waffle House on U.S. 19 in New Port Richey closing ahead of Hurricane Milton is used as a vivid example of how seriously storms can hit Florida communities. The piece explains the informal "Waffle House Index," how it guides emergency managers, and why a closed Waffle House signals residents should be ready for significant disruption.
5. Report: Polk County cities dominate nationwide spots for snowbirds (businessobserverfl.com) — New Port Richey ranks 17th nationwide in a new study of top winter destinations for snowbirds, putting it alongside several high-ranking Polk County and Gulf Coast cities. The analysis highlights how Florida communities with lower housing and storage costs, plus strong amenities, are attracting retirees and remote workers looking to escape colder climates for months at a time.
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