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Long-awaited widening of Wesley Chapel Boulevard to Old Pasco Road approved for $70 million
Pasco County commissioners were clear on Tuesday that the plan to widen Wesley Chapel Boulevard to six lanes from State Road 54/56 to Old Pasco Road was long overdue. Stalled by redesigns and right-of-way purchase delays, county staff said the increase in traffic capacity was critically needed. That was especially true since the Wesley Chapel area has been ground zero for the county development spurt that has made Pasco one of the fastest-growing places in the U.S., according to census estimates.
Death investigation underway after body found in Lithia woods
LITHIA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found in a heavily wooded area of Lithia. Deputies said they responded just after 1 p.m. Wednesday to reports of a body in the area of Tanagergrove Way. The medical examiner's office is working to...
Already? Forecasters watch ‘small’ tropical disturbance in Atlantic
A small, steady patch of showers and thunderstorms has caught the eyes of forecasters at the National Hurricane Center well before the start of the hurricane season on June 1. In a “special tropical weather outlook” released around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, forecasters pinpointed an area about 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Forecasters called it an area of low pressure that is likely to move southwest at up to 15 mph. However, the little system is likely to reach an area with strong winds Wednesday night and Thursday morning, stunting further development.
Pasco mapping out a plan to combat proliferation of car washes, storage units
WESLEY CHAPEL — The proliferation of car washes in Pasco County is no secret, not even to the people, handcuffed by zoning regulations, who continue to OK their construction. District 2 County Commissioner Seth Weightman sees it, just like you do. He drives around and is mesmerized by the...
Summer 2024 forecast: Here's what to anticipate in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The summer 2024 forecast recently released by NOAA could be summed up in a few words: The heat is on. Last summer was known for its blazing heat and drought across Tampa Bay. Rainfall deficits of 12-18 inches created crunchy lawns and caused the environment to heat up as the sun's full energy could focus on heating the ground rather than evaporation.
Rock on! Here's a look at Tampa Bay area concerts you can enjoy this summer
TAMPA, Fla. — Summer is right around the corner, which means it's time to think of those summertime plans. In the Tampa Bay area, there is no shortage of beaches, pool parties and other fun activities to do. If you're looking to spend your time "rocking out" there are...
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