Top Headlines: Attacks At Author's Home, Staples Closing

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• Attacks at Pagan Author's Home Raise Concerns

Kyrja Withers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is behind a March shooting and April "bombing" at her property.

• Port Richey Staples Closing

The store at 6239 Tacoma Drive shuts it doors May 4.

• City Postpones Talk on $1 Million Windfall

New Port Richey council members did outline some ways they would like to see the money used, including investment in the Hacienda and a community policing program.

• City Exploring Tax Credit Financing for Hacienda

New Port Richey leaders want to see if tax credit incentive programs can help improve the historic downtown property or pay off some of its debt.

• City Leaders Ready to Launch Manager Search

Officials are looking to put an ad out for the city manager position June 1.