Published on 5 September 2012 by Gary Nager in News
New Tampa residents were stunned to see the closing of Lee Roy Selmon’s on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., one of the more popular restaurants and bars in the New Tampa area.
Published on 30 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
Traffic on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. can sometimes feel like it’s at a standstill during the busy commuting hours in the early morning or afternoon. However, this morning, August 30, traffic actually stood still after an accident knocked down power lines and closed all four lanes of the busy road.
Published on 26 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
Beginning this afternoon and into the evening, New Tampa and Wesley Chapel will begin to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Isaac as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico. Due to the strong winds, rain and storm surge that the storm will bring, a tropical storm warning has been issued for our area and Hillsborough County schools will be closed on Monday.
Published on 24 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
With Tropical Storm Isaac bearing down on the Caribbean islands, all eyes are on the storm’s projected path, which currently leads it on a collision course with Florida, and could affect whether or not New Tampa and Wesley Chapel schools will be open Monday.
Published on 24 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
Drivers beware, a possible sinkhole has closed down a section of Kinnan St. and a detour has been put in place.
Published on 23 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
The world is getting warmer, but is the climate changing? Is it mankind’s fault? Do we have enough fresh water to keep using at the rate that we do? How high will sea level reach in 100 years? Most people would just shrug their shoulders, but the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Florida Water Science Center is set on finding the answers to these questions, many of which could be discovered through research being done at the Center’s new headquarters in Wesley Chapel.
Published on 22 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
Rain continues across Tampa Bay today, and considering the amount of rain the area has seen over past several days, it’s pretty saturated out there. For this reason, a flood watch has been issued for Hillsborough County.
Published on 21 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
There is no freedom in sight for Jared Cano, who is accused of attempting to build and discharge a bomb at New Tampa’s Freedom High School, after a Hillsborough County judge upheld the charges against him on August 20.
Published on 20 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
A New Tampa middle school teacher is facing possible termination after reports of watching pornographic material during class, and in full view of his students.
Published on 8 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
Just weeks after being released, controversy has erupted over Florida’s elementary and middle school grades. Several districts, including Hillsbor- ough, have schools that should have scored higher. Luckily for New Tampa, nine of the ten elementary and middle schools in our area can’t score any higher — they each already scored an “A” and no New Tampa-based public elementary or middle school scored lower than a “B.”
Published on 8 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
Since it opened in 2008, the New Tampa Recreation Center has been an incredibly popular destination for the youth of the New Tampa and nearby communities. The city is currently in the design phase of adding an additional 14,000 sq. ft. that will provide more gymnasium space, more locker rooms, multi-purpose rooms, fitness and wellness spaces and, most important, more storage.
State House Dist. 63 Democratic Candidates Square Off In Aug. 14 Primary!Published on 8 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
Following a small hiccup in issuing correct absentee ballots, the Florida House District 63 primary election is fast approaching and two Democrats have their eyes set on the seat currently held by District 60 Rep. Shawn Harrison (R-New Tampa), but they will have to defeat one another first.
Published on 8 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
Located on Morris Bridge Rd., just north of the intersection at Cross Creek Blvd., the mosque, or Masjid, serves as the meeting place for the Islamic Society of New Tampa (ISONET), and invites anyone who is interested to come and learn about Islam with other Muslims in the New Tampa community.
Published on 8 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
From sporting events to the Republican National Convention (RNC) that will invade Tampa later this month, the U.S. flag is presented at events at many events to honor those who fight and have fought for the freedom of our nation. One color guard group, lead by a Meadow Pointe resident, carries not only Old Glory, but also hope and inspiration for wounded vets and amputees, alike.
Published on 8 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
According to the Tampa Police Department (TPD), 29-year-old Kevin Ellison has been charged with multiple felonies, including several counts of kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and robbery/ home invasion. Detectives say they do not believe that Ellison’s actions were random acts of violence.
Published on 8 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
A Wesley Chapel man is dead following a July 19 head-on collision on I-275 near downtown Tampa that closed all of the northbound lanes of the interstate for several hours.
Published on 8 August 2012 by Michael Murillo in News
The home team takes the court to cheers in the stands as fans celebrate the pro league's best basketball team. Crisp passing, aggressive defense and accurate shooting leads to a title-clinching victory, and the crowd leaves happy after watching their team earn the league championship.
Published on 8 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, just before midnight on July 20, Benjamin Lee Powell, 25, was arrested and charged with second degree murder in the July 19 stabbing death of 18-year-old Grant Woodham in the Pebble Creek community of New Tampa, where Powell also is a resident.
Published on 8 August 2012 by Gary Nager in News
Published on 8 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
Well-known local land developer J.D. Porter of the Porter Family Trust, which is developing the Wiregrass Ranch Development of Regional Impact (DRI) in Wesley Chapel, was arrested on domestic violence charges on July 4.
Published on 8 August 2012 by Matt Wiley in News
If construction continues at its current pace, the so-called New Tampa Gateway Bridge could be completed by the end of the calendar year. The $12.4-million, 0.7-mile bridge project that will connect Commerce Park Blvd. in Tampa Palms to New Tampa Blvd. in West Meadows is on track for a December completion, almost six months ahead of the original contracted end date of May 2013.