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Plane Crashes and Explodes in Wesley Chapel Neighborhood

A small plane has reportedly crashed inside the Grand Oaks community in Wesley Chapel, drawing a large multi-agency emergency response that remains active at the scene. Details are limited as crews continue to work the area.

Whataburger Opens Thursday at Sierra Center Boulevard After Year-Long Buildout

Whataburger will open its new Lutz location at 25340 Sierra Center Boulevard on Thursday, April 16, at 11 a.m., bringing the Texas-based chain back to the Wesley Chapel corridor after nearly two decades away from Tampa Bay.

The Demographics of Wesley Chapel, Florida: A Detailed Look

From a rural settlement of fewer than 10,000 residents at the turn of the century to a booming suburban hub approaching 80,000 people, Wesley Chapel’s transformation is written in the numbers. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of who lives here, what they earn, how they’re educated, and what the data says about the community’s future.

Fifteen Years and Counting: The Raymond James Campus Wesley Chapel Was Promised

Fifteen years after one of the biggest economic development deals in Wesley Chapel history was first announced, the promised Raymond James Financial campus near State Road 56 remains an empty 65-acre parcel—and residents are still waiting for answers.

Wesley Chapel School Report Card: Where Local Students Are Thriving and Where More Work Is Needed

A look at the highest-performing and most-challenged public schools across the Wesley Chapel community, based on state test data and independent ratings

Everything Pasco Residents Need to Know About Reclaimed Water

The Hub at Lexington: Wesley Chapel's Newest Dining and Entertainment Destination Is Almost Here

Four Hospitals in One Community: How Wesley Chapel Became Tampa Bay's Next Healthcare Hub

Wiregrass Ranch Update Signals More Retail, Restaurants and Momentum for Legacy Project

ALERT: Emergency Search Underway Near SR 56 and Mansfield Boulevard in Wesley Chapel

A large law enforcement search was underway Saturday evening, April 4, 2026, in the area of State Road 56 and Mansfield Boulevard as the Pasco Sheriff’s Office worked to locate three missing...

Brush Fire Near Mirada Brings Large Response in San Antonio

A fire that began at a structure on Tyndall Road in San Antonio quickly spread into a large brush fire Saturday afternoon near the Mirada subdivision, based on a review of public safety activity in...

Golf Cart Carrying Family of Eight Overturns After Crash on Elam Road in Wesley Chapel

A serious crash involving a golf cart and a passenger vehicle left multiple people hurt Saturday, March 14, 2026 in the evening in Wesley Chapel, according to information released through a review of...

Thousands Expected as the Kumquat Festival Returns to Downtown Dade City Today

Residents across Pasco County and the Tampa Bay area are heading to historic downtown Dade City today for the return of the annual Kumquat Festival, one of the region’s most unique and beloved...

Skydivers Set to Splash Down at Mirada Lagoon Saturday Morning in Scheduled Demo

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2026) , If you are near Mirada Lagoon on Saturday morning, Feb. 14, do not be surprised if you see parachutes drifting toward the water.Event information shared with our...

Breaking News: Major Fire Sends Smoke Above Wesley Chapel

A large fire is reported this afternoon in the Quail Hollow community of Wesley Chapel, near Old Pasco Road. At approximately 2:20 p.m., residents across the area reported seeing a thick column of...

Why some Wesley Chapel utility bills are suddenly raising eyebrows

A wave of local posts this week is putting a spotlight on something most homeowners feel right away, monthly utility bills that do not seem to match a normal season or a normal-sized home.The biggest...

Whataburger planned for former Aussie Grill site in Wesley Chapel area

A new Whataburger restaurant is in the works for the Wesley Chapel area, with plans tied to the vacant building that previously operated as Aussie Grill. A review of Pasco...

Will It Snow in Pasco County This Weekend? Here’s What Residents Should Know

As an unusually cold air mass settles over Pasco County this weekend, many residents are asking the same question, could it actually snow in the Tampa Bay area. The short answer is that measurable...

Walmart’s drone delivery is heading to Pasco County

PASCO COUNTY, FL - Walmart is moving closer to bringing drone delivery to several Pasco County stores through its partnership with Wing, a drone delivery company owned by Alphabet. The service is...

New Walmart Planned for State Road 56 and Morris Bridge Road in Wesley Chapel

A new Walmart is set to rise at the corner of State Road 56 and Morris Bridge Road, marking another major retail addition to Wesley Chapel’s fast-growing east side.According to public development...

Saddlebrook’s new owners map out major changes for Wesley Chapel landmark

Saddlebrook Resort has been in the middle of a reset that started with a change in ownership and is now moving into a new phase of upgrades and new development. The 480-acre property in Wesley Chapel...