Good morning, Hudson. It's National Hunting and Fishing Day, which the calendar puts on the last Saturday of the month and which lands well in a town where half the driveways have a boat on them. The weather is cooperating: 83 today with a low of 65 overnight, the coolest night in the five-day, and dry straight through Monday before storms edge back Tuesday.

Pasco now has a third locally acquired case of dengue, up from two at midweek, and all three Tampa Bay counties are still under emergency orders. Nothing about that changes what you do, which is to empty whatever is holding water in the yard. On a cheerier note, the county wants homeowners to know there is rebate money on six different pieces of a sprinkler system, from $3 a capped head up to $100 for a weather-based controller, as long as you are on potable water rather than reclaimed.

Chello Hollyday plays Sam's Hudson Beach Bar at 6 tonight, and Dented Keg runs day two of its Oktoberfest from noon. Tomorrow is the one to plan for: Diecastarama brings a room full of diecast vendors to the VFW on Drayton Street from 10:30 to 1:30, and that post is in Shady Hills, so it is close to home. Go find the one you had as a kid.

Pasco has a third dengue case
Pasco News (FB Page)
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has confirmed a third locally acquired case of dengue, up from two earlier in the week, and says it is working with Pasco County Mosquito Control on the response. All three Tampa Bay counties are still under seven-day emergency orders, and the statewide count of locally acquired cases is now around 190. The advice has not changed: tip out anything holding water, cover up outdoors, and use a repellent with DEET, Picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Health officials say to get emergency care for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding gums or trouble breathing.
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Six different sprinkler rebates, if you are on potable water
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
The county is pointing homeowners at the Tampa Bay Water Wise rebate program, and the list is longer than most people realize. It pays $5 per high-efficiency rotary nozzle, $10 per pressure-regulated spray body, $3 per capped head, $50 for a rain sensor, up to $100 for a system evaluation, and $100 for a weather-based controller, that last one limited to one per home for life. The catch is worth knowing before you plan a Saturday around it: only single-family homes on potable water qualify, so reclaimed, well and pond water customers are out. The work has to be done by a licensed contractor from the approved list, and you file online with the receipt and a utility bill.
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A storm recovery program for businesses and nonprofits, due in October
Pasco County Government (FB Page)
Pasco has announced a Small Business and Non-Profit Recovery Program under the same Better Future initiative that runs the housing repair money, aimed at businesses and nonprofits hurt by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton. The county says it may fund loans or grants for recovery, workforce development, relocation and other work that keeps jobs in the county. Its own page puts the launch at October, so there is nothing to apply for yet and no award amounts published. Worth a call now if you want to be on the list: 727-228-4936 or [email protected].
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The county is laying 12.79 miles of sidewalk around schools
Bay News 9 (Tampa)
Pasco is building 12.79 miles of new sidewalk around 19 schools this school year under its safe routes to schools program. Commissioner Seth Weightman says the county has pulled in more than $22 million in federal, state and Penny for Pasco money for the work since 2022. The county has not published which 19 schools are on the list.
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It's Seat Check Saturday, and Fire Rescue checks seats year round
Pasco County Fire Rescue (FB Page)
Today is National Seat Check Saturday, which lands on the fourth Saturday of September, and Pasco County Fire Rescue is making the point that three out of four car seats are installed wrong. There is no drop-in event today. What the county does instead is run this year round by appointment: you can book a check or an install through the Car Seat Install Request form on the Fire Rescue page, or by calling 813-929-2750 or writing [email protected].
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Hudson High students went and read to the little ones
Pasco County Schools (FB Page)
Hudson High School students visited Hudson Primary Academy to read picture books to kindergarten and first grade classes, marking Dolly Parton's love of literacy.
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Fivay's Fire Science Academy got new gear from Lowe's
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Lowe's has donated equipment to the Fire Science Academy at Fivay High School, including bolt cutters and gloves for students working through the program.
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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, on Shady Hills Road. 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 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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Spice Corner (Indian)
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 8 AM – 2 PM
Spring Hill United Church of Christ
4244 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Marie & Me Coffee (Coffee)
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 8 AM – 12 PM
Verizon
4106 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Cali Street Tacos, LLC (Mexican, Tex-Mex and Tacos)
Saturday | September 26, 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)
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 11 AM – 6 PM
Four Corners Food Court
11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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La Florizza (Wood Fired Pizza)
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 12 PM – 7 PM
Spring Hill Pink Dinosaur
3275 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
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Kielbasa Bus (Polish Favorites)
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 12 PM – 8 PM
Pine Island Beach
10840 Pine Island Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34607
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Yo Pauley's Pizza Slices (Pizza)
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 4 PM – 9 PM
Weeki Pub
8070 Cortez Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607
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Sandy's Flavor Station (American and Burgers)
Saturday | September 26, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Backyard Tavern
5111 State Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Sunday Breakfast On The Water at Whiskey River
Sunday | September 27, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Whiskey River On The Water
5245 Limestone Dr., Port Richey, FL 34690
Breakfast on the deck over the Cotee River, every Sunday morning.
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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 Dented Keg's Oktoberfest, open from 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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