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Good morning New Port Richey! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a New Port Richey firm landed in a $1M DOD case

Also on today's calendar: Quarter Auction for Lotz of Blessings and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Sunday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saturday Hashtag: #DODShellCorpAlert (whowhatwhy.org) — A New Port Richey businessman and a local manufacturing company are part of a $1 million federal settlement over alleged overcharging on Defense Department contracts, highlighted in a broader piece on Pentagon contracting risks. The article examines opaque shell contractors, recent fraud recoveries, and enforcement actions, underscoring how even smaller firms tied to New Port Richey can face serious scrutiny over federal bids and pricing.
   

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    Saturday January 31
  • The Social NPR
    The Social NPR, 5650 Main St, New Port Richey
    9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing Shiba Inu “Luca’ Shamrock Heights area.
    He is wearing a braided blue and steel leash. He is tagged and his tags on his collar has our phone numbers and address! Please let us know if you… (Nextdoor Shamrock Heights)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    FOUND on January 3, 2026 in Trinity, FL 34655 near Maylin Drive and Palesta Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Oak Ridge)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in New Port Richey. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04942) - 5031 US-19 in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tarpon Springs

  • Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Tarpon Springs for the Blessing of the Fleet and Epiphany Commemoration (hellenicnews.com)
  • Sydney Thomas & Her Girlfriends Tear Up St. Barts To Kick Off 2026, Cig Memes & Sad Oregon Fans (outkick.com)
  • Top 5 Weekend Events January 9-11, 2026 (paradisenewsfl.com)

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