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Good morning New Port Richey! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek tips after deadly New Port Richey stabbing
  • How New Port Richey's own defended his Super Senior golf crown
  • See how New Port Richey volunteers stepped up for a local veteran

Also on today's calendar: NCOS Annual Orchid Auction and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 79.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man wanted in New Port Richey stabbing death, police say – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Police are searching for a 44-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing that followed an argument Sunday in New Port Richey. Investigators say the victim died after being stabbed once in the chest, and anyone with information is urged to contact the New Port Richey Police Department as detectives continue their active investigation.
   

• RJ Smiley finally gets his victory; Pine to Palm divisions crown 2026 champion (inforum.com) — New Port Richey golfer David Haslerud successfully defended his Super Senior title at the prestigious Pine to Palm Golf Tournament in Detroit Lakes, capping a dominant week on the course. The long-running event also crowned champions in the Legends, Mid-Am, and Senior divisions, with several multi-decade competitors celebrating milestone victories and family-supported runs through the match-play brackets.
   

• Doubling down to serve veterans: DAV Community Impact Day 2026 (dav.org) — New Port Richey's DAV Chapter 4 volunteers are highlighted for repainting a local veteran's house as part of DAV's nationwide Community Impact Day. The story showcases similar service projects across the country, from building fences and hosting cookouts to hospital snack drives and letter-writing campaigns, all aimed at supporting veterans and strengthening community connections.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found a Dog on my front porch a few mins ago.
    Gave it some food and water. Can't tell if girl or boy won't come out from under chair. (Nextdoor Madison South)
  • Does anyone around New Port Richey know how to put a fuel pump in?
    My son has to go to school Wednesday. I have the pump but my husband is very sick and can't do it! (Nextdoor Keystone Estates)
  • HCAOA posted a job opening for Deep Cleaner in New Port Richey. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Port Richey

  • Ayr Wellness Patient Advocate Part-Time in Port Richey, FL (mlive.com)
  • Incumbent Lisa Yeager leads in Pasco Commission race (tampabay.com)

Tarpon Springs

  • First PSTA Ferry Arrives in Pinellas as Tampa Bay Service Moves Closer to Launch (patch.com)
  • Dave Eggers wins reelection for Pinellas County Commission (tampabay.com)
  • Here's who advanced in key Hillsborough, Pinellas races (axios.com)

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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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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