5 Things You Should Know Today, May 8

1. There’s a 30 percent chance of rain or thunderstormsuntil 2 p.m. today. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching a high near 81.
2. City Issues. The New Port Richey City Council discusses and provides direction on  a proposal to overhaul its streetlighting and stormwater fees tonight at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
3. Pasco’s Clerk of Courts Paula O’Neil speaks to Club Politico, a Hispanic Outreach Republican Club, tonight at , 3104 Town Ave, Trinity, FL. The meeting officially starts at 7 p.m.. but is preceded by networking at 6 p.m.  
4. We’re still looking for bloggers. Have an opinion?  We know you do, and others probably want to hear it. E-mail Alex.Tiegen@patch.com if you’re interested in signing up.

1. Patch’s continues. Bring your donations to:

•  2852 Seven Springs Blvd., New Port Richey

• , 6231 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652
• ,  5840 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652 727-992-9859

Or you can make a financial contribution to the drive directly on Feeding America Tampa Bay’s website. Just go to the donation page and look for the Give-A-Ton Food Drive option.