Good morning, Hudson. It's National Quesadilla Day, and Cali Street Tacos is parked at Four Corners from 9 to 5 if you want to mark it properly. The weather is holding: 86 today, then 84 and dry on Saturday, the coolest of the five days ahead. Enjoy the run while it lasts, because storms edge back into the forecast Tuesday.

Hillsborough and Pinellas both declared dengue emergencies yesterday, so all three Tampa Bay counties are now under one at the same time. The local numbers have barely moved, with Pasco still at two cases against Hillsborough's 134, and the orders are mostly about letting mosquito control spend and act without the usual paperwork. Closer to the kitchen: the county wants you to know that milk cartons, juice boxes and glass all belong in the trash, not the recycling bin.

Shady Hills Elementary finally put a day on its color run, and the day is today. Elevated Fusion pulls into Craft Life at 5, Southbound 75 plays Circle S at 7, and Sam's has live music tonight and again Saturday. Sunday brings Diecastarama to the VFW on Drayton Street. Here's your Friday.

Hillsborough and Pinellas join Pasco under a dengue emergency
Bay News 9 (Tampa)
Hillsborough and Pinellas declared local states of emergency over dengue on Thursday, joining Pasco and putting all three Tampa Bay counties under one at the same time. Each order runs seven days unless lifted sooner. Pasco's lets the County Administrator and Emergency Management Director waive routine procedures; Hillsborough's opens a path to federal reimbursement; Pinellas gives County Administrator Barry A. Burton authority to approve mosquito control spending quickly. The case numbers have not moved much locally. Pasco still has two locally acquired cases against Hillsborough's 134. What officials want from residents is unchanged: drain anything holding water, use an EPA-registered repellent, and keep your screens in one piece.
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Milk cartons, juice boxes and glass all go in the trash here
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco does not recycle milk cartons or juice boxes, and it does not recycle glass either, which catches most people out. The curbside bin takes aluminum cans, cardboard, metal food cans, paper, and plastic bottles and containers numbered 1 through 5 and 7. That is the whole list, and the county says the reason is simple: the sorting machines are built for those items and nothing else. Anything else in the bin has to be pulled back out. Questions go to 727-847-8123 or [email protected].
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The Sheriff's Office is looking for school crossing guards
Pasco Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Sheriff's Office is looking for School Crossing Guards to work the busy streets around schools in the New Port Richey and Port Richey area, helping students and families get across safely.
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The Shady Hills color run is today
Shady Hills Elementary School (FB Page)
After a month of countdown posts, Shady Hills Elementary says its color run happens today. The school has been posting details as graphics rather than text, so the start time is on its Facebook page rather than here.
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Westside Elementary School Fundraiser
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 1 PM – 11 PM
1329 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
A treat-night fundraiser for the Westside Tigers, held the last Friday of every month. Mention the school when you order.
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Flea Market and Plant Sale at Springstead High School Theatre
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 8 AM – 2 PM
3050 Landover Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34608
A fundraiser for the Springstead boys basketball team. Vendor spaces are $10 and include two parking spaces.
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Yard and Market Sale at Faith Community Church
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Faith Community Church
16902 Shady Hills Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Crafts, food, a yard sale and a farmers market. Vendors are welcome.
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Meet Local Author Jessica Zeigler
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 12 PM – 3 PM
Paperback Exchange Bookstore
6412 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Part of the bookstore's monthly series with local authors.
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Spring Hill Showcase #30
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 1 PM
13485 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
Seventy-four vendor tables of sports and non-sports cards, Pokemon, One Piece, signed memorabilia and Funkos. Vendor tables are sold out, but the show is open to shoppers.
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Diecastarama at VFW Post 8681
Sunday | September 27, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
VFW Post 8681
18940 Drayton St, Spring Hill, FL 34610
A toy car show with a room full of diecast vendors, Hot Wheels and Matchbox included. The Drayton Street post is in Shady Hills, so this one is close to home.
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Marie & Me Coffee (Coffee)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 6:45 AM – 12 PM
Verizon
4106 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Cali Street Tacos, LLC (Mexican, Tex-Mex and Tacos)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Four Corners Food Court
11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Cheese Dreams, LLC (Gourmet Grilled Cheese)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 11 AM – 6 PM
Four Corners Food Court
11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Charm City Eats (Maryland Cuisine)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
14000 Fivay Road, Hudson, FL 34667
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La Florizza (Wood Fired Pizza)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 12 PM – 7 PM
Spring Hill Pink Dinosaur
3275 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
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Kielbasa Bus (Polish Favorites)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 12 PM – 8 PM
Pine Island Beach
10840 Pine Island Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34607
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Spice Corner (Indian)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 4 PM – 10 PM
Tidal Brewing Company
14311 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Elevated Fusion Street Food (Burgers and Health Food)
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Craft Life Brewing Company
6810 Tower Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
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Dentobeerfest 2026 at Dented Keg Ale Works
Oktoberfest
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 5 PM – 11 PM
Dented Keg Ale Works
5500 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Dented Keg's Oktoberfest celebration, running Friday and Saturday.
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Dinner with John T. at Oasis
John T.
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Songs you know and the occasional one you do not, every Friday, with the full Oasis menu available.
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Actual Bank Robbers at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Actual Bank Robbers
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music at the beach bar.
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Lisa Kay and the GoldTop Band at Fraternal Order of Eagles 3153
Lisa Kay and the GoldTop Band
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Fraternal Order of Eagles
5446 Leisure Lane, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Southbound 75 at Circle S BBQ
Southbound 75
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 7 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
The band says it is back home in Hudson with new songs from an upcoming release. Tickets are $5 at the door.
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Karaoke at Mermaids Lounge & Eatery
Karaoke
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 9 PM – 1 AM
11024 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34669
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Dentobeerfest 2026 at Dented Keg Ale Works
Oktoberfest
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 12 PM – 11 PM
Dented Keg Ale Works
5500 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Day two of the Oktoberfest celebration, opening at noon.
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Agent Bonds at The Dirty Mullet
Agent Bonds
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
7751 Grand Blvd., Port Richey, FL 34668
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Chello Hollyday at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Chello Hollyday
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music at the beach bar.
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Saturday Night Karaoke and Dance Party
Karaoke
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 10 PM
VFW 7845 Post & Auxiliary
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve from 6:30 to 10, with food available.
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Fat Tractor at Dented Keg Ale Works
Fat Tractor
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 7 PM
Dented Keg Ale Works
5500 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Back at Dented Keg, on the Oktoberfest weekend.
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Karaoke at Southern Axe House
Karaoke
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
10507 Hearth Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34608
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