By now, most of Wesley Chapel residents realize that they have waved âso longâ to the old northbound exit ramp for S.R. 56 and welcome two new and improved ramps to Exit 275 from I-75. The new improvements definitely seem to be easing traffic congestion for vehicles entering I-75 from the I-275 interchange, and also allow drivers from both interstate highways swift access to S.R. 56, especially during peak travel hours.Continue reading
Weatherford On New Tampa, Wesley Chapel &âRedistricting
chaâ˘risâ˘ma (n.) : a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader).
If youâve ever spent more than five minutes with State House District 61 Representative Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel), you probably already like him, regardless of your political views or leanings. The fact is that Rep. Weatherford, 31, will soon be the youngest Speaker of the House this great state has ever had. Will also will be the first Speaker from Pasco County in the last 100 or so years.Continue reading
Weatherford On New Tampa, Wesley Chapel &âRedistricting
chaâ˘risâ˘ma (n.) : a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader).
If youâve ever spent more than five minutes with State House District 61 Representative Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel), you probably already like him, regardless of your political views or leanings. The fact is that Rep. Weatherford, 31, will soon be the youngest Speaker of the House this great state has ever had. Will also will be the first Speaker from Pasco County in the last 100 or so years.Continue reading
The Wild Ride Of The âDougherty Gangâ Started Near Wesley Chapel
By Sean Bowes
Some families do everything together, it seems. Unfortunately, for the three Dougherty siblings, family activities ranged from high-speed car chases and police shootouts to a bank robbery and an eight-day, nationwide manhunt, which started on August 2, ended earlier this month.Continue reading
Second Endangered Rhinoceros Thriving At Lowry Park Zoo
By Sean Bowes
For the second time in two years, Tampaâs Lowry Park Zoo is home to a new baby Indian rhinoceros. The endangered Indian rhinoceros (also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros) was born July 13 at Lowry Park Zooâs âRhino Barnâ within the zooâs Asian Gardens exhibit.Continue reading