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Hi New Port Richey! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $900K skatepark could reshape skating in New Port Richey
  • Why Mitchell's defense hasn't allowed a single point this season

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Port Richey Plans $900K Concrete Skatepark To Boost Community and Olympic Dreams (myq105.com) — New Port Richey has earmarked $900,000 to replace its aging metal skatepark with a modern concrete facility next to the rec center, pending final city council approval. Local skaters are pushing for a durable, safer design they say matches today's skateboarding standards and could give neighborhood kids a better place to practice and grow.
   

• Mitchell (Fla.) football has yet to allow a point in 2026 (on3.com) — New Port Richey's James W. Mitchell High football team has opened the 2026 season 3-0, outscoring Pasco County opponents 126-0 behind a dominant defense. With leaders like Anthony Mirabile and Tre Messerli, the Mustangs now head into a bye week before a key Sept. 18 matchup against Land O' Lakes and a tougher stretch of regular-season games.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Halloween… where do the kids go trick or treating around here?
    Me and my husband want to do something fun this year but this is our first year here and not sure if the neighborhood gets busy or not. (Nextdoor New Port Richey/Trinity)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 1, 2026 in New Port Richey, FL 34652 near Idk Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Cotee River Tropics)
  • Hallmark posted a job opening for Hallmark Merchandiser (part-time) New Port Richey, FL 34654 in New Port Richey. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in NEW PORT RICHEY, FL S21932 in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Port Richey

  • Argument leads to Port Richey boat crash, overturned vessel: police (wfla.com)

Tarpon Springs

  • Tarpon Springs to vote on ordinance restricting bikes, scooters on busy sidewalks (fox13news.com)
  • Local maritime businesses refurbish and upgrade Tampa Bay ferry boats (fox13news.com)
  • Petrushev has a great experience in the Swamp for the Florida Gators win over FAU (gatorcountry.com)

Hudson

  • 10354 Smooth Water Dr #278, Hudson, FL 34667 (redfin.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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