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Greetings New Port Richey! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an e-bike battery led to a deadly New Port Richey fire
  • Which two new restaurants are opening soon in New Port Richey?
  • What new federal water funding could mean for New Port Richey

Also on today's calendar: 3rd Sunday Markets Market @Gulf View Square Mall and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 73.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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  • found a tiny kitten in my back yard, maybe 2 months old or 3 not sure, need to find a home or rescue for it (not sure of the sex).
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🗞 Nearby News

Port Richey

  • Deputies Ask For Public's Help Finding Missing Port Richey Man (tampafp.com)
  • Construction to Start on 'Vela at Cotee River Landing' Next Year at 7944 Bayview St, Port Richey, FL (floridayimby.com)
  • Curaleaf relocates Hartford dispensary to Meriden on Sept. 18 (westfaironline.com)

Tarpon Springs

  • Ayr Wellness Patient Advocate Team Lead in Tarpon Springs, FL (syracuse.com)
  • Are Pinellas school closures a done deal? Parents are pushing back (tampabay.com)
  • Forensic experts testify about evidence in murder trial against Tarpon Springs plastic surgeon (tampabay28.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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