Wesley Chapel's Ayana Stewart Earns Society Of Professional Journalists Award At UF

Ayana Stewart (right) accepts the University of Florida’s College of Journalism & Communications’ ‘Society of Professional Journalists’ award during a ceremony on April 20.
Ayana Stewart (right) accepts the University of Florida’s College of Journalism & Communications’ ‘Society of Professional Journalists’ award during a ceremony on April 20.

By Matt Wiley

It’s always been challenging to earn a living as a journalist, but one Wesley Chapel native has a bright future ahead of her. You may even have seen her byline on a recent crime story out of our area that appeared in a local daily newspaper. Continue reading

Wesley Chapel Seniors Greet Future At Graduation

By Matt Wiley

Although it happens every spring, it’s a special day for each Wesley Chapel-area high school senior who walks the stage during his or her school’s graduation ceremony. This year’s seniors at both Wesley Chapel (WCH) and Wiregrass Ranch (WRH) high schools walked at the University of South Florida Sun Dome, located off E. Fowler Ave. in Tampa. Continue reading

New Schools Coming To Growing Wesley Chapel

Pasco School Board member Allen Altman addresses the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce during the group's Economic Development Briefing on May 28 at Hoosier's Grille.
Pasco School Board member Allen Altman addresses the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce during the group’s Economic Development Briefing on May 28 at Hoosier’s Grille.

By Matt Wiley

It’s no secret that Wesley Chapel (WC) has seen serious growth the past several years. In fact, the growth has been so significant that the area’s schools once again are struggling to keep up with the amount of students who continue to enroll in them, as more and more families arrive and expect their students to attend specific schools near their homes. Continue reading

Wesley Chapel Chamber Celebrates Education, Gives Away 14 Scholarships

More than 100 students were honored and a record $7,000 in scholarships were given away during the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce’s 16th annual Student Pride Awards Breakfast on April 21 at Wesley Chapel High.
More than 100 students were honored and a record $7,000 in scholarships were given away during the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce’s 16th annual Student Pride Awards Breakfast on April 21 at Wesley Chapel High.

By Matt Wiley

One-by-one, they walk the stage, shaking hands and smiling, their parents beaming proudly from the crowd. Continue reading