Local broadcaster Ritchie FM says it is ready to serve Port Richey as a hyperlocal emergency information source

Dec 3, 2025

James Stahl, founder of Ritchie FM 107.9, told the council the station just received final approval to broadcast and is designed to remain operational during extended power outages, offering neighborhood-level emergency updates and low-cost promotion for small businesses.

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James Stahl, founder of Ritchie FM 107.9, told the Port Richey town hall that his hyperlocal station has received final approval to begin broadcasting and is configured to remain on air during extended power outages.

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