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
âBye Bye Old Rampâ & Hello To The New S.R. 56 Ramps
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
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
A Wesley Chapel Patriot Re-Enlists On Independence Day
By Sean Bowes
Some Americans take patriotism personally, and U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, and Wesley Chapel resident Robert J. Gorham is no exception.Continue reading
Prescription Drugs Blamed In Two Separate Shootings
This shooting is just the latest in a spree of shootings in Wesley Chapel since June 13. Two other separate instances are believed to involve the sale of prescription drugs, and have yet to result in any arrests. One shooting involved Cesario Acosta III, a convicted felon, who shot Tony Barnes, 20, in the abdomen at the Ashley Pines Community Playground near Smith Rd. and Ashley Pines Pl. Police are still looking for Acosta, who PCSO say should be considered armed and dangerous. Acosta has large tattoos on his neck.Continue reading