One of the ways that the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) continues to build interest in the nearby community of Wesley Chapel is through its many meetings, events and ribbon cuttings.Continue reading
New Tampa Still Participating In ‘National Night Out’ Events
By Sean Bowes
It is a great thing to see neighborhoods unite with each other for a good cause, and few communities pull together with as much class, and even flash, as those in the New Tampa area. On August 3, at least three local communities participated in the 28th annual “National Night Out Against Crime” event to strengthen neighborhood spirit, and take a stand against criminal activity in our area.Continue reading
It’s All About The Kids At Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran School
By Sheryl Young
It’s enrollment time at Christ Our Redeemer (COR) Lutheran School in nearby Temple Terrace. With the new fall semester starting on Wednesday, August 17, parents in the New Tampa and Wesley Chapel area who are looking for a good private school still have time to enroll their children.Continue reading
The New Tampa Chamber Wants To Know What You Think!
The New Tampa Chamber of Commerce focuses on helping our member businesses thrive, giving residents a voice and pushing New Tampa in a clear direction for the future. Our success depends upon input from our members and from our community.Continue reading
Wesley Chapel Boy Survives BB Buried Into Brain
An accidental shooting has left a young Wesley Chapel boy with a BB in his brain that will never be removed.
Jamey and Tommy Gallagher, ages 9 and 12, were playing in upstairs in their Wesley Chapel home when it happened. Jamey fired a BB gun, one that the family believed to be unloaded and broken, reports say, and hit Tommy with a BB. The small pellet traveled under his left eye, through his sinuses and into his brain.
Initially, Tommy and his parents did not know that the BB had done any damaged besides a small bit of blood and what looked to be a small dent near his eye, but Tommy then experienced some trouble moving his limbs on his left side. Doctors at Tampa General Hospital have treated Tommy, but according to an article by The St. Petersburg Times, he will have to live with the BB in his brain, which will eventually form a membrane around the pellet.
Reports say Tommy may miss the beginning of his 7th grade school year at Dr. John Long Middle School, but he is looking forward to a great and speedy recovery.