Zimmerman Unveils Ice Hockey Plans For Wesley Chapel

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Seven Oaks resident Gordie Zimmerman (left) unveiled his plans for Wesley Chapel’s first ice hockey facility that will feature four ice pads and space for other sports within the building during a press conference on May 29.

By Matt Wiley

It seems that Wesley Chapel is going to be pretty cool in the coming years, as two ice hockey rinks now are in the works for our area, although one of the two is significantly closer to becoming a reality.Continue reading

Hurricane Season Is Here: Get Prepared, Have A Plan!

Photo: NOAA
Hurricane season has begun. Be prepared, have a plan. Photo: NOAA

By Matt Wiley

If you’re reading this, then you probably already know that hurricane season has begun, but it’s never too late (or early) to get prepared. Despite ominous predictions for a busy season with big storms last summer, tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean remained relatively quiet. This year’s predictions call for another slow hurricane season.Continue reading

SAO Wants Bond Barred For Accused Theater Shooter

Accused Grove 16 shooter Curtis Reeves, Jr., appears at his first court appearance following the January 13 incident. Reeves was again denied bond on February 7.
Accused Grove 16 shooter Curtis Reeves, Jr., appears at his first court appearance following the January 13 incident. Reeves was again denied bond on February 7, but has appealed that decision.

By Matt Wiley

The State Attorney’s Office (SAO) officially is recommending that an appeal for bail submitted by accused Grove 16 movie theater shooter and former Tampa cop Curtis Reeves, Jr., should be denied by a Florida appeals court.Continue reading