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Saturday, April 18, 2026

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Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →New Port Richey High School Athletics Department Receives Generous Donation for Facility Upgrades
New Port Richey High School's athletics department received a $25,000 grant from the New Port Richey Community Foundation for facility upgrades, including the weight room and new equipment for football and soccer.
Apr 18
New Port Richey Public Library Begins Search for Next Director
Apr 18
NatGeo Just Named This Florida City One of the Most European Places in America
Apr 18
New Port Richey Residents Opt for Local Getaways Over Crowded Florida Beaches
Apr 18
Mrs. Spier’s Kindergarten Class to Appear on ONN
Apr 18
Community Sports
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Transfer Portal Frenzy Reshapes College Hoops as Deadline Looms
With the 2026 college basketball transfer portal open until April 21, powerhouse programs are landing elite talent to reload for next season. Top-ranked Flory Bidunga headlines moves to Louisville, while Michigan continues its championship blueprint through savvy acquisitions. Teams like Indiana and Texas A&M are stacking rosters in this high-stakes game of musical chairs.
Apr 18
Utah Lands Elite Buckeye Guard Taison Chatman in Portal Coup
Apr 18
Aviators Shock Undefeated Renegades 28-14 for First Win
Apr 18
Rangers Dominate Mariners 5-0 in Series Opener at T-Mobile Park
Apr 18
Guardians-Orioles Rubber Match Ignites Progressive Field
Apr 18
Schools & Kids
Read Section →New Port Richey High School Athletes Reminded to Submit Paperwork for Fall Sports
New Port Richey High School reminds student-athletes to submit all required paperwork for fall sports to ensure eligibility for upcoming practices and tryouts.
Apr 18
J.W. Mitchell High School Shares Updates from February 15th Weekly Call
Apr 18
Highlights from the Weekly JWMHS Call for the Week of February 22nd
Apr 18
J.W. Mitchell High School Shares Weekly Updates for March 22nd
Apr 18
JWMHS Weekly School Call Highlights for the Week of March 8th
Apr 18
Daily Fun
Read Section →Diamonds, Did You Know: A Look at New Port Richey's Hidden Gems
New Port Richey holds many hidden gems, from the historic Hacienda Hotel's past to the serene Cotee River and the enduring legacy of local family businesses.
Apr 18
Unlock Your Inner Harmony: Embracing the Fibonacci Sequence in Daily Life
Apr 18
Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact
Apr 18
Streaming Services: The New Network TV or Something More?
Apr 18
Streaming Services: Are We Nearing Peak Content?
Apr 18
National
Read Section →Tornado Ravages Lena, Illinois, Sparing Schools in Close Call
A powerful tornado tore through Lena, Illinois, on April 17, leaving a trail of destruction just miles from Rockford. Dramatic videos captured the storm's fury as it shredded buildings and uprooted trees around 5 p.m. CDT. Miraculously, reports of school damage with students inside remain unconfirmed amid ongoing assessments.
Apr 18
Iran Slams Shut Strait of Hormuz After Trump Vows Blockade
Apr 18
Trump Vows to Keep Iran Port Blockade Despite Strait Reopening
Apr 18
The Price of Free: Are "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Worth It?
Apr 18
The Tipping Point: Does the Future of Service Lie in Automation?
Apr 18
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