Five Things You Should Know Today, August 2

1.     It could feel as hot as 99 degrees today thanks to the heat index, although the thermostat isn’t expected to rise above 90. What we can expect is scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Otherwise, it’ll be partly sunny.

2.     The New Port Richey City Council meets tomorrow at 7 p.m. at City Hall.  An update on from the project’s developer and discussion of a marketing study for the are on the agenda.

3.     The New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center is hosting a public safety event todauy. Watch kids play basketball against police, get free photo ID cards, fingerprint kits and handgun locks. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.

4.       We’re still looking for bloggers. If you're interested, contact Alex.Tiegen@patch.com.

5.      We’re looking for photos that showcase West Pasco‘s natural beauty. If you have a recent shot that shows our wild nature, send them to Alex.Tiegen@patch.com and see them featured on the site.