5 Things You Should Know Today, Jan. 9

1.     After patchy morning fog, it is expected to be mostly sunny today. Temperatures could reach a high near 75.

2.     We’re  still looking for events to add to the calendar. Add your entries here or email Alex.Tiegen@patch.com for help.  

3.     The New Port Richey City Council will be discussing a couple redevelopment and strategic planning issues at a workshop tomorrow night at 6 p.m. at City Hall. One issue on the agenda is a proposed redevelopment plan. Another is a proposed agreement for the city’s debt-plagued Community Redevelopment fund to pay back money to the city general fund, which is expected to begin subsidizing the redevelopment fund in fiscal year 2013. The council will also discuss a draft strategic plan crafted by the city management to cater to the goals and visions council members said they would like the city to pursue.

4.        We’re still looking for bloggers. Contact Alex.Tiegen@patch.com if you're interested.  

5.      Two New Port Richey area locals received honors for scholactic achievement at Clearwater Christian College recently. Congrats to Jessica Allman, who received the Dean's List Award for Fall semester, 2011, and Bothvill Valcin, who received the President's Recognition honor for the same semester.