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Happening soon: Free Celsius on Sundays in December on the New Port Richey Patch calendar

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Good day New Port Richey! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How New Port Richey’s new storm plan could cut your flood costs
  • How a New Port Richey man’s online posts led to federal charges

Also on today's calendar: Free Celsius on Sundays in December and 4 more events.

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

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Report to shape how city approaches storm preparedness, outreach (suncoastnews.com) — New Port Richey’s City Council has adopted a new storm-preparedness outreach report aimed at improving how residents get information before and after hurricanes and floods. The plan supports the city’s Community Rating System score, which already helps lower local flood insurance premiums and could lead to even bigger discounts if New Port Richey reaches a higher rating in the next review cycle.
   

• ‘Shots will be for her': New Port Richey man admits to threatening U.S. officials on social media (wfla.com) — A 79-year-old New Port Richey resident has pleaded guilty to federal charges after investigators say he posted violent threats against unnamed U.S. political figures on social media. The case, investigated in part by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, could bring up to 10 years in prison, underscoring how online threats from local residents can lead to serious federal consequences.
   

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    LOST DOG FOUND - EMERALD SPRING LOOP NEW PORT RICHEY BETWEEN SR 54 and MADISON and GAINER SPRINGS RD, I found a very cute, very friendly dachshund… (Nextdoor Colonial Hills)
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