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🌱 Patch AM: A Christmas Carol - LIVE on stage and 12 more events

And check out AquaSonic's Holly Jolly Christmas Lights Tunnel on the New Port Richey Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, New Port Richey? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • AquaSonic's Holly Jolly Christmas Lights Tunnel at AquaSonic Car Wash
  • Free Celsius on Sundays in December
  • A Christmas Carol - LIVE on stage at Richey Suncoast Theatre

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Bob S.!

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm late this afternoon, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

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📸 Christmas lights along the river —Bob S. Like

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Rocky, a dog who went missing in Spring Hill, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Cotee River)
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    Adele was LOST on December 16, 2025 in Seven Springs Homes, FL 34655 near Mitc Ranch Road Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Town Of New Port Richey)
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🗞 Nearby News

Tarpon Springs

  • North River District firefighters raise funds for mental health with yearly calendar (fox13news.com)
  • ‘Tis The Season for Giving: Giving Machine Comes to Clearwater Florida (tampabayparenting.com)
  • Coast Guard Helicopter Rescues Two From De-Masted Sailboat off Tarpon Springs (iontb.com)

Hudson

  • Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson to perform in Tampa (wfla.com)
  • The Pasco & North Pinellas Fishin' Report: Trout bite good in backwater areas (suncoastnews.com)

Clearwater

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!

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