New Port Richey East News

A huge 135-foot swing, Serengeti Flyer, arrives at Busch Gardens this spring

Busch Gardens is set to debut a brand new swing this spring. The Serengeti Flyer is 135-feet-tall and hits speeds of 68 miles per hour. Think back to those afternoons […] The post A huge 135-foot swin...

Largest pumpkin in Florida arrives at Bearss Groves in Tampa this week

It’s the super duper massive great pumpkin, Tampa. Bearss Groves in North Tampa is set to feature a 969 pound pumpkin in celebration of the season. This is a family-run […] The post Largest pumpkin in...

Money names Tampa one of the best places to live

Tampa continues to be recognized as one of the best places to be in the country. Our food scene continues to earn accolades, and a few of our restaurants received […] The post Money names Tampa one of...

Food and music-centric Rocktober Fest events announced in Tampa area

It’s Oktoberfest season in the Tampa Bay region, and two major multi-day music and food fests are set to celebrate the season. Paragon Festivals, an organization known for crafting some […] The post F...

Pasco proposes closing Locke Elementary, citing low enrollment

For the second time in four years, Pasco County school district administrators are recommending the closure of Mittye P. Locke Elementary School in New Port Richey.

It’s zombie hunting season in downtown New Port Richey Saturday

Who in their right minds goes looking for zombies?

Free food distribution to take place Oct. 13

A free food distribution event will be at the Moore-Mickens Education Center on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 9 a.m.

Pasco School Board candidates stay cordial while their supporters attack

On the few times Al Hernandez and James Washington have appeared together, the rivals for the Pasco County School Board District 1 seat have had mostly positive interactions.

Florida Pioneer Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 8

Make your own scarecrow at the Florida Pioneer Museum & Village from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8.