WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - A deadly hit-and-run in Wesley Chapel has troopers searching for a driver who fled the scene after striking a pedestrian and leaving him to die along Boyette Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 7 p.m. Sunday. Investigators say an SUV, possibly a Toyota 4Runner, hit a 39-year-old man walking along the southbound edge of Boyette Road just north of Vienna Woods Lane. Instead of stopping, the driver sped off. The victim’s b

SAN ANTONIO, FL - Residents across Dade City, San Antonio, and northern Wesley Chapel, particularly those around the Mirada community should plan for some early-morning detours tomorrow Sunday, November 16 , as a major triathlon moves through local roads. Intermittent closures are expected from 7 a.m. to noon while athletes compete around the Mirada Lagoon area. The Game On Florida Lagoon Triathlon is set to bring a large turnout, with racers expected from across the region.

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — A major retail development along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard is moving closer to reality, with pending building permits now filed and updated site plans confirming  Whole Foods Market  as the anchor tenant. The project, located just south of State Road 56 and directly across from Target, will bring one of the nation’s most recognizable premium grocery brands to the heart of Wesley Chapel. According to the plans submitted to Pasco County, the upcoming plaza wi

MIRADA - A Halloween party in the Mirada community of Wesley Chapel spiraled out of control late Thursday night, drawing a massive law enforcement response after gunfire erupted in the street. According to multiple online accounts and social media posts, the incident occurred at a home at 10718 Ironwood Tree Way, where neighbors say the residents hosted a party that attracted an estimated 150+ young people, many believed to be between 16 and 21 years old. Witnesses reported

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - If you’ve heard fireworks echoing across Wesley Chapel over the past few nights and wondered what’s going on, you’re not alone. Many Wesley Chapel residents have been surprised by the bursts of light and sound, but what you’re hearing is part of a long-standing cultural celebration, Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. Diwali is one of the most important holidays in Indian culture, celebrated by millions of people around the world, including many

If you’ve lived in Wesley Chapel for more than a few months, you’ve probably heard it, or maybe even said it yourself:  “Why does the county keep approving more apartments, storage units, and car washes?”  It’s one of the most common frustrations among residents watching new developments rise on nearly every corner. But the truth is, in most cases, those projects aren’t directly “approved” by the county in the way many people think. Almost all of the new construction popping