World's second tallest cat visits New Port Richey

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 26th, 10:24 am

Motsie the Savannah, the world's second-largest cat, is heading to town! The feline, who stands 15 3/4 inches high at the shoulder and weighs 22 pounds, will appear at the Mystical Moon Cat Club show this weekend (Fri 4:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. and Sun 9 a.m.) at the Knights of Columbus Hall (5850 Knights of Columbus Drive) in New Port Richey.

Motsie is a 5-year-old Savannah (1 set of his great grandparents is a serval) and lives in Oklahoma City. He is able to count and open doors, loves sitting in laps, and is described as "very smart." He serves in the Pet Therapy Programs and Reading Programs in Oklahoma City with his owner, Debbie Mallette.

More info on the show can be found at www.tica.org (go to show calendar and click on Mystical Moon Cat Club).

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Mike Fasano: Florida's renegade Republican

Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter

Monday, April 25th, 2011, 11:55pm

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida - He never graduated high school. He doesn't bother to insure his home. He even cheers for the Mets.

State. Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, doesn't do much by the books, but perhaps that's why he's been one of the most popular legislators in the state for nearly two decades.

Fasano, 52, is a lifelong Republican whose office is filled with photos he's taken with Ronald Reagan, Jeb Bush, and George W. Bush. But few legislators in Tallahassee - from either party - clash with conservative leaders like Fasano.

"I speak out," the 17-year veteran of the legislature said. "I don't just follow the leader...if you know what I'm trying to say."

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Motorcycle accident kills one, leaves another in critical condition

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, April 25th, 2011, 10:07am

Motorcycle accident kills one, leaves another in critical condition

New Port Richey, FL -- A Spring Hill man died and his passenger is in critical condition after his motorcycle was hit by an SUV late Sunday night.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 11:28 p.m., 38-year-old Gregory Merrill was riding north on Little Road in New Port Richey on a Honda motorcycle with 22-year-old Amanda Clark, of Spring Hill, when witnesses say he ran the red light at River Crossing Boulevard.

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Give your opinion on Main Street project!

Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter

Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 6:45pm

Give your opinion on Main Street project!

New Port Richey, FL -- Many times construction projects will take place, and people feel as though they have no in put on what is going in their community.

Construction tends to make people upest in some cases because it forces them to go around certain streets or get stuck in traffic.

Here's your chance to speak up and tell you leaders what you think.

A Public Information Workshop regarding the Main Street construction project will be held in New Port Richey's City Council Chambers on Wednesday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m.

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Tell your police chief EXACTLY how you feel!

Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter

Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 6:45pm

Tell your police chief EXACTLY how you feel!

New Port Richey, Florida -- Have you ever wanted to let your city leaders or police chief know exactly what you're thinking?

Sometimes it can be intimidating to go before the city council or even go to the Mayor's office in person.

What if you could have coffee with your leaders in a casual setting?

Well, you're in luck!

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Volunteers pitch-in for park clean up

Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter

Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 5:25pm

New Port Richey, FL -- There's nothing better than getting together for a good cause by opening your hearts and giving your time.

Volunteers had a great time during their clean-up efforts on April 16.

Eighty local residents volunteered for New Port Richey's "Cotee River Clean-Up" to beautify the Cotee River and downtown park areas.

They met at the Sims Park Boat Ramp early that morning.

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Jellybean Jamboree in Pasco County

Submitted by Sherry Ray, Meteorologist/Reporter

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011, 11:54am

Land O' Lakes, FL - Pasco County families looking for some inexpensive Easter fun will get a treat Sunday, April 24, at the annual Jellybean Jamboree being held at the Land O' Lakes Community Center from 10 a.m. until noon.

The event is a community tradition that allows families to enjoy low-cost, Easter activities like the bounce houses, games and a free candy scramble for babies up to children age 10. That event will be broken up into age group.

Families are encourage to bring picnic lunches and take advantage of the many picnic areas on the Community Center's grounds. Snacks can also be purchased for a dollar.

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