New Tampa Woman, 23, Killed By Neighbor’s Exhaust Fumes

By Sean Bowes

At our press time, charges had not been filed against Andrew Grywalski, 22, a New Tampa man who, police say, forgot to turn off the ignition in his car, which left one of his neighbors dead from what the Tampa Police Department (TPD) says was most likely a “terrible accident.” Family members and co-workers at Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) are grieving over the death of Rebecca Hawk, 23, an “always smiling” child protection investigator for HCSO who died from carbon monoxide poisoning when Grywalski left his car running overnight in the garage of his Vista Grande apartment in Tampa Palms.Continue reading

Wesley Chapel Chamber Awards Banquet Rocks Saddlebrook!

Gary,

Thank you for your dedication to our community!!! We thank you for your sponsorship, you auction donations and your year-round support and coverage 
 all is greatly appreciated!!!

Christine Hope, Dir. of Marketing

Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce

Introducing : The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) 2011-12 Board of Directors!Continue reading

WRH Students Mourn Former Coach Chris Bounnell’s Passing

By Sean Bowes

The students and staff at Wiregrass Ranch High (WRH) are still in shock over the unexpected death of Chris Bounnell, a popular sports coach and science teacher who touched the lives of many of his students. A crisis intervention team has been made available to provide counseling to any students or teachers at the school to help cope with their loss.  Continue reading

Expelled Student Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ For Plans To Bomb Freedom

By Sean Bowes

The attorney for expelled former Freedom High student, Jared Michael Cano, 17 (who was described as a “quiet loner” by his peers), has pleaded “not guilty” for his alleged plans to kill Freedom students and staff members on the first day of school. If convicted, the teenager could face up to 35 years in prison. The State Attorney’s Office is charging Cano, 17, as an adult.Continue reading