Community Corner

Five Things You Should Know Today, August 9

What are your plans for today?

1.     It could feel as hot as 105 today due to the heat index, but the actual temperature will be near 91. It will be partly sunny with a possibility of afternoon showers, mainly after 11 a.m.

2.     The New Port Richey Council meets for a workshop at 6 p.m. today at City Hall. Among items on the agenda? A proposed resolution to charge more for public records requests. Read our article and take our poll to weigh in on the issue.

3.     U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis will be speaking from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow to the Beacon Square Civic Association at 3741 Bradford Drive, Holiday.

Find out what's happening in New Port Richeyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

4.    High school football practice has begun. Meet River Ridge High School's , a school alum who spent time playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

5.      We’re still looking for bloggers. If you’re interested, e-mail Alex.Tiegen@patch.com.

Find out what's happening in New Port Richeyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.