New Tampa’s N’Jhari Jackson Earns Eagle Scout, National Volunteer Award

New Tampa resident & Eagle Scout N’Jhari Jackson (right) was honored by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts as one of the nation’s top youth volunteers at the Prudential “Spirit of Community” Awards ceremony on May 3 in Washington DC.
New Tampa resident & Eagle Scout N’Jhari Jackson (right) was honored by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts as one of the nation’s top youth volunteers at the Prudential “Spirit of Community” Awards ceremony on May 3 in Washington DC.

By Matt Wiley

N’Jhari Jackson loves to help people. So much so, in fact, that the 12-year-old soon-to-be New Tampa Eagle Scout and volunteer’s efforts have helped earn him recognition as one of the country’s top youth volunteers. He also just wrapped up his culminating Eagle Scout project at the tender age of 12. Jackson is an active Boy Scout in Troop 142, which meets at St. James United Methodist Church (located off Bruce B. Downs {BBD} Blvd. in Tampa Palms). On May 13, Jackson completed and submitted his Eagle Scout project, entitled “NJ’s Love To The Rescue.”Continue reading

Tampa’s First Female Police Chief Officially Retires, Successor Announced

TPD's new chief Eric Ward
TPD’s new chief Eric Ward

By Matt Wiley

After more than 30 years in the Tampa Police Department (TPD), the city’s first female police chief — Jane Castor — has officially retired and her successor has been announced. During her time in the agency’s top job, Castor replaced former Chief Stephen Hogue and ushered in an era of a dramatic drop in crime throughout the city, including parts of New Tampa.Continue reading