After three violent robberies, including kidnapping and a carjacking in New Tampa, the Tampa Police Department (TPD) reports that a teenage suspect is in custody. Continue reading
Study Under Way For Realignment Of S.R. 54/BBD Intersection

By Matt Wiley
If you travel through Wesley Chapel along Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., you’re probably familiar with the 3.5-mile stretch between S.R. 56 and S.R. 54. However, the north end of BBD at 54 could be changing, as development continues inside the Wiregrass Ranch Development of Regional Impact (DRI).Continue reading
Wiregrass Ranch Commercial Development Update: Chase Coming, Publix Moving

It’s been nearly a year since the new Walmart opened along S.R. 54 in the Wiregrass Ranch Development of Regional Impact (DRI) in Wesley Chapel, and it’s no secret that more development would follow.
Since Walmart opened last August, Chili’s opened its doors out front in February, a new Advanced Auto Parts store has sprouted, along with a new Bank of America branch that’s scheduled to open sometime in July. However, the latest news about that section of Wiregrass Ranch is much bigger.Continue reading
Fool Me Once On BBD, Shame On Me…But Fool Me Twice Or 3 Times?

I have now owned and edited this publication for more than 21 years, which means that I have been waiting for Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. to be widened for oh…let’s say…at least 20 of those years.Continue reading
FDOT: I-75 Widening To Wrap In Early Summer
After years of construction, I-75 may soon finally be rid of the orange cones and barrels in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel in just a few months.Continue reading