Pasco County deputies are urgently requesting public assistance in locating two missing sixteen-year-old residents from New Port Richey who were last seen together near Landsdowne Lane. The city is advancing plans for a $900,000 renovation of its skate park at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, with an expected completion by 2027. Local gas stations have reported E15 fuel prices as low as $2.99 per gallon, representing some of the lowest rates in Pasco County. The Waffle House on U.S. 19 near New Port Richey closed ahead of Hurricane Milton, illustrating the Waffle House Index used by emergency managers. Recent studies rank New Port Richey as the 17th top winter destination for snowbirds nationwide.
Key Points:
- Pasco County deputies are asking for help finding two 16-year-olds last seen Friday night near Landsdowne Lane.
- New Port Richey plans a $900,000 rebuild of its skate park at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, aiming to open in 2027.
- Local gas stations in New Port Richey reported E15 fuel prices at $2.99 per gallon in the week ending October 3.
- New Port Richey ranks 17th nationwide in a study of top winter destinations for snowbirds.
