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It was a perfect day for the New Port Richey Main Street Chalk Art Festival Saturday. (New Port Richey Main Street)
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It was a perfect day for the New Port Richey Main Street Chalk Art Festival Saturday. (New Port Richey Main Street )

Good morning, New Port Richey! D'Ann Lawrence White here with a fresh edition of the New Port Richey Daily.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories in New Port Richey today:

  1. Rays spring training plan in Pasco lands $35 million from lawmakers (Tampa Bay Times)
  2. Daylight Saving Time Countdown: FL Ready For Year-Round Change (St. Pete Patch)
  3. Pasco County's Deadline For Vote-By-Mail Ballot April 2 (New Port Richey Patch)
  4. Pasco commissioners want interchange opened on Suncoast Parkway (Tampa Bay Times)
  5. New Port Richey Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead (New Port Richey Patch)
  6. Who's Hiring In And Around New Port Richey: This Week's Newest Job Openings (New Port Richey Patch)
  7. Pasco Sheriff In Running For 2022 Rise Award (New Port Richey Patch)
  8. Florida's Legislative Session Headed For Overtime As Budget Talks Drag Out (New Port Richey Patch)
  9. Pasco County Clerk's Office To Host Career Fair March 18 (Land O' Lakes Patch)
  10. Sprinkle list: Senate gives new lease on $120M for Moffitt Pasco-area development (Florida Politics)
  11. NPR woman's foster care tale inspires others to thrive (Suncoast News)
  12. Students at River Ridge High School protest against 'Don't Say Gay' bill (WFLA)
  13. New Port Richey Area Pets Newly Up For Adoption: Meet Sprite, Harriet & More (New Port Richey Patch)
  14. Pasco Sheriff's K-9s receive water training for sniffing out human remains (WTSP.com)
  15. Pasco Tax Collector Supports Fostering Change Foster Closet (New Port Richey Patch)
  16. New Pasco Panhandling Ordinance Stresses Danger Of Rights Of Way (New Port Richey Patch)
  17. Feeding Tampa Bay To Build New Food Bank, Warehouse Facility (Tampa Patch)
  18. 1 Shot Dead During Argument in Zephyrhills; Shooter Arrested (Lutz Patch)
  19. ATM Repairman Robbed At Bank; Sheriff Seeking Tips (Lutz Patch)
  20. Man Forced Way Onto School Bus, Attacked Driver: Pasco Sheriff (Lutz Patch)

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Today in New Port Richey:

  • Jeepin For Justice (12:00 PM)
  • Amvets Friday Night Dinner (5:00 PM)
  • RRHS JV Baseball vs. Berkley Prep - River Ridge High School (6:00 PM)

Events:

From my notebook:

  • Pasco County Fire Rescue: "The recent cold temperatures, lack of rain, and low humidity have given us the perfect recipe for brush fires. Our Firefighters have been busy fighting grass and pasture fires all over the county in recent weeks. These fires have damaged..." (Facebook)
  • Pasco County Schools: "Happy International Women's Day to all of the amazing women working and learning in our schools and departments!" (Facebook)
  • Pasco County Fire Rescue: "Mid-day house fire sends one to Tampa General Hospital with severe burns HOLIDAY, Fla. (March 8, 2022) - At approximately noon, Pasco Fire Rescue received a 911 call from a delivery driver of a home fire in the 5200 Blk of Eagle Drive in..." (Facebook)
  • Chasco Fiesta: "Here is the 2022 Meares Plumbing Chasco Fiesta Parade Route and Street Closure Map. March 26th, starts @ 1:00pm." (Facebook)
  • Pasco County Animal Services: "We have the most amazing team! We already knew that, but it was further proven at this past weekend's Florida Animal Control Association annual conference. Assistant Director Spencer Conover was named Supervisor of the Year, and veterina..." (Facebook)
  • Kiddy Up Therapeutic Riding: "It is with great sadness to announce we lost Ben today . He was the 2nd horse I ever owned . Ben spent the last 12 years serving kids in our community . He was our Eeyore with his adorable ears , and sideway kisses . There are not enough..." (Facebook)
  • Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources: "IT'S ALMOST TIME! Seven weeks of summer fun with games, sports, arts and crafts, movies, guest speakers, field trips and much more! This year's Pasco County Summer Day Camp program will be Monday-Friday, June 13-July 29, 2022 (no camp on..." (Facebook)
  • Rugaz Rescue Inc.: "Baby "Bree" Needs Our Help To Heal... Baby "Bree" is spending this weekend calm and relaxed finally being free of an extremely painful fractured leg and healing from amputation surgery. Sadly however she is fighting an upper respiratory ..." (Facebook)
  • Rugaz Rescue Inc.: "Freedom ride sponsors and donations needed for "Iris" an extremely starving breeder female that was dumped in a wooded area. How to sponsor a freedom ride: Freedom rides are an easy way to donate towards saving and getting a pup to safet..." (Facebook)
  • New Port Richey Main Street, Inc.: "New Port Richey Main Street, Inc. 🎨Chalk Art at Cindy's Pets 🍓Strawberry Festival.📸 Pictured is Executive Director Melissa Smith, Design committee chairman Beth Fregger and our amazing student volunteer.👏 Thank you to the amazing art..." (Facebook)
  • Gulf Middle School: "GMS Spirit Week Has Arrived! Today, students were allowed to bring "Anything But A Bookbag" to carry books and supplies. Here is a peek into the creative minds of some of our GMS Buccaneers." (Facebook)
  • Dayspring Academy For Education and the Arts: "Harmony campus National Elementary Honor Society had a service day on Saturday where they worked together to start a garden for each 4th and 5th grade classroom! We can't wait to watch it grow! #dayspringacademy #wearecommunity #everyone..." (Facebook)
  • Marjorie's Hope: "Pasco County School Employees, mark your calendar📆 Our next Staff Boutique will be March 11-12. Please come out and select clothing items, shoes and accessories at no cost to you. 👗👠🧣👜" (Facebook)
  • Pasco County Fair Association: "Here are the results from the 2022 Pasco County Fair Youth Swine Show: Grand Champion- Madison Henson Reserve Champion- Keagan Douglas 3rd Overall Hog - Jacksen Mills 4th Overall Hog- Emile Limoges 5th Overall Hog- Lillian Hines Junior O..." (Facebook)
  • New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center: "A big shoutout to Simply Tina for putting on a great show last Saturday. Thank you everyone for coming out to Sims Park to enjoy another free concert in the park. Our next free concert in the park is on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 with a ..." (Facebook)
  • Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources: "MEAGLE ON THE MOVE: Our Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources team works tirelessly everyday – to make sure our parks and athletic facilities are in the best condition possible. The Meagle stops by to help showcase our gr..." (Facebook)
  • Pasco County, Florida, Government: "The Mendelsohn Family has been growing their Vantagepoint A.I. business in #PascoCounty since 1987. Today, more than 100 people serve customers 160+ countries – all while giving back to the people of Pasco! The Pasco BCC thanks them for ..." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Gulf Landings: "Ladies Day Out on 3/13. - I need a head count by 3/9 please contac me if ur not on the list below at pondwood@aol.com Kathy cusano,Fern C,Carol burke,Sue Ashley,Connie Murdoch,Barbara Baldwin,Debbie Morris,Dale Evans," (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Colonial Hills: "It's becoming a daily thing with the cops being in Copper Springs every day and night. - Happening right now chopper overhead." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Gulf Harbors: "St Patrick's Day Complete Corned Beef Dinner; - Thursday, March 17, 2022; Our Lady Queen of Peace Hall; serving at Noon; Take Out or Eat In; $15.00; Hosted By Ancient Order of Hibernians" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Seven Springs Homes: "OMG!! - 😩😭 My Amazon package was delivered today March 8th around 5:10pm to the wrong address! Please if anyone gets an Amazon package today for Lisa Squicciarini please notify me. I'm so upset 😭 This is the 1st time Amazon delivered ..." (Nextdoor)
  • Media Coordinator Bryan Shaw, Pasco County Government: "Ever wonder what goes into paving a road? - Some projects take a little longer than others, but we strive to finish paving projects on time – while making sure repairs are done safely and properly. In this short video, Pasco County Publ..." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, River Crossing: "River Crossing will be having our Annual Garage Sale this Friday and Saturday 3/11-3/12. - Times are usually 8 AM until about 2 PM. Participation is up to individual Residents, with homes throughout all of River Crossing. Please drive ca..." (Nextdoor)
  • Media Coordinator Bryan Shaw, Pasco County Government: "Adopt-A-Thon! - Pasco County Animal Services is teaming up with dozens of area animal rescue groups to find forever homes for hundreds of dogs and cats! Join us Saturday, March 19, 2022, for a Rescue Adopt-A-Thon! For more info: http://..." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Cotee River: "Please if someone's seen our dog her name is Daisy she has a big pink collar on she's only a puppy she got out this morning off Washington st in new port Richey she's playful but can be shy she gets scared easily she's not chipped please..." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Gulf Harbors: "Be aware! - Solar sellers going door to door." (Nextdoor)
  • D A Waddle, Neighbor: "Here's what the media has been hiding for the last 2 years..." (Patch)
  • AMB, Neighbor: "The old Russian people who have no idea what's going on can almost be forgiven since they're reliant only on the news their dictator allows them to see, but what excuse do certain Americans have for not understanding reality? None whatso..." (Patch)
  • Jim Slaughter, Neighbor: "The Old Lutz schoolhouse was supposed to have a big sale On 3/4 and 3/5 with a huge banner in front of the school. There was NOBODY THERE ON EITHER DAY! What the heck?" (Patch)

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— D'Ann Lawrence White

About me: Originally from St. Louis, D'Ann Lawrence White graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She has worked as an editor, columnist, breaking news reporter, feature writer and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. You can reach her at dann.white@patch.com.

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