Some people have trouble keeping their hobbies down to just one or two things. Derek Jamaal Shaw, 19, a Tampa resident, recently told the Tampa Police Department (TPD) that he is a student at Shear Excellence barber shop. On Twitter, however, he is an aspiring rap artist, and in August, TPD says, he tried his hand at counterfeiting currency and possessing stolen goods taken during a recent burglary in New Tampa.Continue reading
GrillSmith Restaurants Donate Profits For Slain New Tampa Siblings
By Sean Bowes
Thanks to the combined efforts of Col. Parker Schenecker and the six GrillSmith restaurant locations in the Tampa Bay area, a foundation named in honor of Schenecker’s children now has $10,500 in its coffers.
The one-week event began at GrillSmith’s Wesley Chapel location at the Shops at Wiregrass, where Shenecker kicked off the event with 13 of his close family and friends.Continue reading
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