New Port Richey

Racial Tensions Escalate In New Port Richey As Protests Continue

Stephanie Colombini

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Black Lives Matter activists say they're receiving threats from counterprotesters, including white supremacist groups. And they say they can't rely on law enforcement to have their backs.

A New Port Richey police officer talks with counterprotesters at a recent Black Lives Matter demonstration downtown. He was stopping them from following activists as they marched down the block.

Local / State

More Body Cameras Coming To New Port Richey Police Department

Stephanie Colombini

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The desire for more body cameras is one of the few things law enforcement, city leaders and Black Lives Matter activists agree on.

Courts / Law

Former Port Richey Mayor Pursues Stand Your Ground Claim

Tristan Dodd

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Former Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad is attempting to file a stand your ground motion in his attempted murder case.The Tampa Bay Times reports that…

Chasco Fiesta held a street parade Saturday runs through April 6 in New Port Richey.

Arts / Culture

New Port Richey's Chasco Fiesta Returns

Aldo Puccini

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Twenty-five years ago, Patty Deremer was a little girl in the Chasco Fiesta parade in New Port Richey. Now, she’s the sponsorship chair of the festival,…

Local / State

DeSantis Kicks Off 'Thank You Tour' in Tampa Bay

Roberto Roldan

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Governor-elect Ron DeSantis launched his "Thank You Tour" of Florida on Saturday, starting in the Tampa Bay area.His rally at New Port Richey's Spartan…

American Homefront

Pasco Finds Location For New Veterans Clinic

Jessica Barron

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Pasco County will soon be home to a new 114,000-square-foot veteran’s outpatient clinic.The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the new medical…

Local / State

Chasco Fiesta Kicks Off With Native American Festival

Daylina Miller

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A street parade and Native American festival kicked off the 70th annual Chasco Fiesta this weekend in New Port Richey.The event attracts thousands of…