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Inside Hudson, Issue #18
September 19, 2026
Good morning, Hudson. It's 89 today with a scattered storm possible, and the rain chances climb from here, so today is the drier half of the weekend.
Pasco County Fire Rescue has given its Distinguished Service Award to Chief Brian King, who is retiring after a long career on the job. In less cheerful news, the Sheriff's Office is warning about debit card PIN scams and has posted a short list of precautions worth two minutes of your time.
Today: a free native plants seminar at 10 on Hays Road, the Kiwanis comedy night fundraiser at 6 at the Elks Lodge on Denton, Mustang Mafia at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar, and two food trucks after 5. Tomorrow the Bucs open at home against Cleveland, and Pasco schools are flying the flags for it.
Hudson, FL Area Weather
Local News and Information
Local Government & Community News
Chief Brian King is retiring after a career in public service
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue has presented its Distinguished Service Award to Chief Brian King, who is stepping down after a long career in public service.
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Public Safety News
The Sheriff's Office is warning about debit card PIN scams
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Pasco Sheriff's Office says debit card PIN scams are circulating and has posted a short list of precautions for anyone who uses a card at a terminal.
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Local School News
Pasco schools are flying Buccaneers flags this week
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools is raising Buccaneers flags ahead of Tampa Bay's first home game of the season, against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
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I Almost Threw Out My Keurig. It Wasn't Broken.
Every cup from my Keurig started tasting weak, flat, stale — so I unplugged it and stuck it in a closet. Then I learned the dirty secret of grocery store K-Cups: by the time a pod reaches your kitchen, it's usually spent months going from factory to warehouse to truck to shelf. The flavor oils are long gone. Some brands even over-roast to hide it.
The fix wasn't a new machine. It was fresh pods from Angelino's, a family-owned L.A. roastery that roasts, packs, and ships within 3–5 days — straight to your door, from 39¢ a cup. Over 1,000,000 happy customers. 50+ flavors, no subscription required, and 15% off your first order, applied automatically at checkout.
Local Event & Happenings
FREE SEMINAR: Native Plants for Pasco Gardens
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 10 AM – 11 AM
14543 Hays Rd, Hudson, FL 34669
A free hour on choosing native plants for a Pasco landscape, built around the Florida-Friendly principle of right plant, right place. Presented by Kate Kaste of UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County.
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Sunday Brunch Market
Sunday | September 20, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
15506 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34610
A day of local vendors and browsing, built for people who would rather not think about Monday.
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Local Food Trucks
Elevated Fusion Street Food (Burgers and Health Food)
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Craft Life Brewing Company
6810 Tower Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
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Glorious Pies (Desserts and Coffee)
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Heritage Lake
9151 Heritage Lake Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
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Local Business Spotlight
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Local Restaurant Specials
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Local Live Entertainment
8th Annual Comedy Night at Aripeka Elks Lodge #2520
Comedy
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 6 PM
Elks Lodge 2520
9135 Denton Ave, Hudson, FL 34667
The Kiwanis of Pasco-Hernando's 8th annual comedy night fundraiser, with a lineup of comedians including Carmen Vallone.
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Mustang Mafia at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Mustang Mafia
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
Live music at the beach bar.
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