By Gary Nager
Wow, assistant editor & Neighborhood News photographer Matt Wiley and I were overwhelmed by our recent tour of what is still today called Pasco Hernando Community College (PHCC)’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch. However, as explained to us by high-energy Provost Stanley Giannet, Ph.D., the brand-spankin’-new campus located off S.R. 56 at Mansfield Blvd. will soon officially have a new name — as will all five PHCC campuses.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
As the New Tampa area gets into the heart of the dry season, increased water restrictions now are in effect from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, or “Swiftmud.”Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
The Hillsborough County Medical Examiner (HCME) office has confirmed that the man responsible for a rash of local home invasions and sexual batteries in September was, in fact, under the influence of drugs that could have contributed to his violent behavior.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
A Zephyrhills High student has died, following a December 13 stabbing in Wesley Chapel.Continue reading
By Gary Nager
It’s BAAAAACK…The Rotary Club of New Tampa and five other local Rotary Clubs (see below) will host the 10th annual Rotary PigFest on Saturday, February 22, noon-8 p.m. These local Rotary Clubs will be raising funds through fellowship and tasty food for local charities. The PigFest has morphed over the years from a small event exclusively for members of the New Tampa Rotary Club (which meets Fridays at 7 a.m. at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club) to a larger, more inclusive community event held at different venues in New Tampa.Continue reading