Despite the rain that usually accompanies winterâs cold fronts, annual rainfall in our area still is well below normal levels. Due to the lack of precipitation, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (aka Swiftmud) has increased its water restrictions across Tampa Bay â New Tampa and Wesley Chapel included.Continue reading
Hess Leaving Gas Game, Selling Retail Locations
Hess gas stations are still a staple stop on morning commutes for many New Tampa and Wesley Chapel residents, despite a recent announcement of Hessâ departure from the retail market.Continue reading
Lin Sentenced To 40 Years
Just weeks after a jury found him guilty of beating his wife (a New Tampa business owner) to death, a Lutz man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.Continue reading
2 Fatal Motorcycle Accidents Occur Within AâFew Hours
Itâs always important to keep an extra eye out for motorcylces and to be especially cautious while riding one, as two fatal motorcycle accidents in our area on March 16 go to demonstrate yet again.Continue reading
Morning Crash Closes I-75 For 12 Hours
If it seems you received less âjunkâ mail than usual last week, it could be due to an early morning crash involving a postal truck on I-75 at S.R. 56 that erupted into flames on March 21.Continue reading