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🌱 Patch AM: How a New Port Richey homicide suspect was tracked across Florida.
Also check out Rated 'M' for MAGIC 18+ Comedy Magic Show (New Port Richey) on the New Port Richey Patch calendar
Morning New Port Richey! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How a New Port Richey homicide suspect was tracked across Florida.
Also on today's calendar: NCOS Annual Orchid Auction and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 79.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Port Richey fatal stabbing suspect arrested at Lake City hotel: LCPD (tampabay28.com) — New Port Richey police say a dispute between two acquaintances turned deadly when a 44-year-old man allegedly stabbed another person in the chest, killing them. The suspect was tracked to a Lake City hotel, where officers safely arrested him on a Pasco County warrant. The homicide investigation remains under the Pasco Sheriff's Office. 
📸 Around New Port Richey
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey
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★ Featured events ★
- Rated 'M' for MAGIC 18+ Comedy Magic Show (New Port Richey) →
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
8:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- NCOS Annual Orchid Auction →
Homosassa Lions Club, 3705 S Indiana Ave, Homosassa
11:00 am - Community Votes, Local Talent Wins: Richey Suncoast Theatre Announces 3rd Annual Tommy Awards →
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
6:00 pm - New Port Richey Business Exchange →
Seafire Grill, 4927 US-19, New Port Richey
11:30 am - JPG - Parent's Night Out for ages 5-12 - New Port Richey, FL 2026 →
James P. Gills Family YMCA, 8411 Photonics Dr, New Port Richey
6:00 pm - The Mighty Van Halen Sound Returns to New Port Richey →
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
8:00 pm - The Social NPR →
The Social NPR, 5650 Main St, New Port Richey
9:00 pm - BLS CPR Training New Port Richey Tuesday September 15th 11:00 am →
In-Pulse CPR, 7115 US-19, New Port Richey
11:00 am - BLS CPR Training New Port Richey Tuesday September... →
In-Pulse CPR, 7115 US-19, New Port Richey
11:00 am
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Florida Concealed Weapon License - New Port Richey →
All American Gunslingers, 4321 US-19, New Port Richey
12:00 pm - 08-20-2026 Selecting and Planting Trees - Right... →
South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday
6:30 pm - 08-20-2026 Selecting and Planting Trees - Right Plant, Right Place →
South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday
6:30 pm - Detroit Mike &Trey Wanvig Dynamic Duo Live... →
Tarpon Springs Distillery, 605 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I live near Mynabird and Mockingbird looking for my cat Bella.
I don't know how she got out. Please let me know if you've seen her. She has a red collar on. (Nextdoor Colonial Hills) - I had my girl spayed at Pet Luv in Brooksville and they were great!
For anyone looking for low cost spay or neuter, vaccines, fleas, tick, and heartworm meds, microchips, here's their price list. My vet quoted over … (Nextdoor Tall Pines At River Ridge)
- Oakview Terrace posted a job opening for Housekeeping in New Port Richey. Apply here.
- The Hari Group posted a job opening for Team Member in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tarpon Springs
- PSTA receives $16.5M in federal funding for new Tampa Bay ferry service (wfla.com)
- Professional Santas, Mrs. Clauses gather in Tarpon Springs for annual workshop (fox13news.com)
Hudson
- Mandy Fackler's legacy inspires new effort to help domestic violence victims reach safety (tampabay28.com)
Palm Harbor
- Jay Collins names running mate for Lieutenant Governor ahead of primary (wfla.com)
- Corporations and Trump love Byron Donalds, but do Florida Republican voters feel the same way? (cltampa.com)
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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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