This Week: Scary Crime Trend, Pets and Back To School Info

Here are the top stories this week on New Tampa Patch. We hope this help you keep up with what's going on in the neighborhood. If we miss something, please let us know by posting in the boards.

‘It’s OK’ to Adopt Pets Despite Illness, County Says
Hillsborough County officials wanted to squelched rumors of a parvovirus “outbreak.”

What You Must Know If Your Kid Rides A Bike To School
Randy Myhre, owner of Oliver's Cycle Sports in New Tampa, offers advice.

Cappy's Pizza Opening Pushed Back
The restaurant will be located in Tampa Palms.

Motorist Strikes Teen Cyclist, Flees Scene, Deputies Say
A 52-year-old Wesley Chapel man struck a bicyclist with his vehicle and then fled the scene, according to authorities.

Variety of New Jobs Posted This Week
Verizon, Macy's and local hospitals all posted new jobs this week on Patch.

Burglars ‘Make Themselves at Home’ While Residents Are on vacation
Read about this unnerving new crime trend in New Tampa.