Guilty: Schenecker Convicted In Murders Of Her Children

Julie Schenecker (right) closes her eyes as the guilty verdict is read on May 15, confirming that she will spend the rest of her life in prison for the 2011 murder of her two children.
Julie Schenecker (right) closes her eyes as the guilty verdict is read on May 15, confirming that she will spend the rest of her life in prison for the 2011 murder of her two children.

By Matt Wiley

Following a nearly three-week-long trial, the verdict is in: Julie Schenecker is guilty in the first-degree murder of her children Calyx and Beau in their Tampa Palms home on January 27, 2011.Continue reading

S.R. 54/56 Toll Road Proposal Officially Axed

A concerned Pasco resident expresses opposition to the proposed S.R. 54/56 elevated toll road during a public meeting at Sunlake High School in March.
A concerned Pasco resident expresses opposition to the crowd and Pasco Administrator Michele Baker (left) about the proposed S.R. 54/56 elevated toll road during a public meeting at Sunlake High School in March.

By Matt Wiley

After months of speculation, negotiation and apparent opposition throughout Pasco County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officially has pulled the plug on the proposed S.R. 54/S.R. 56 (54/56) elevated toll road plan that would have linked U.S. 301 in Zephyrhills to U.S. 19 in New Port Richey along the 54/56 corridor (just a few miles north of New Tampa).Continue reading

Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber Honors Students At ‘Pride’ Breakfast

The 12 recipients of Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce scholarships with their oversized checks.
The 12 recipients of Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce scholarships with their oversized checks.

By Matt Wiley

It’s no secret that the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) takes pride in the education provided to students at the 12 different elementary, middle and high schools in our area. After all, this year was the milestone 15th annual WCCC Student Pride Awards Breakfast, held on April 29 at the packed Performing Arts Center at Wesley Chapel High (WCH), located on Wells Rd., where 140 students were recognized for their excellence in academic achievement.Continue reading