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…

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…