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🌱 Have you seen this 11-year-old boy in Wesley Chapel?
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Good morning to you Wesley Chapel! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this 11-year-old boy in Wesley Chapel?
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Wesley Chapelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Missing Child Alert: 11-Year-Old Boy Missing From Wesley Chapel (bocapost.com) — An urgent Florida Missing Child Alert is in effect for 11-year-old Kaleb Cohen New, last seen on Bright Ray Place in Wesley Chapel and possibly riding a black electric scooter with a yellow front wheel. Residents are urged to watch for his described clothing and pink backpack and to immediately contact the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office at 727-847-8102 or call 911 with any information.
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Find out what's happening in Wesley Chapelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Entrepreneur/Small Business Consulting Services
Plant City Chamber of Commerce , 118 W. Reynolds St. , Plant City
9:00 am - Last Thursday of Every Month at Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille
Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille , 8448 N 56th St , Temple Terrace
7:00 pm - Last Friday
Downtown Plant City
9:00 am - Parent's Night Out - Plant City, FL 2025
Plant City Family YMCA , 1507 YMCA Pl , Plant City
4:00 pm - Shimmering Lights Winter Walk-Thru
Sun-Kissed Acres , 2302 N Dover Rd , Dover
6:30 pm - Swim Lessons - School Age - Intermediate
North Brandon Family YMCA , 3097 S Kingsway Rd , Seffner
11:40 am - The 2026 Freedom Shift: Escape the Trap & Build Your Legacy
410 N Kingsway Rd , Seffner
3:45 pm - Shimmering Lights Winter Walk the Lights
Sun-Kissed Acres , 2302 N Dover Rd , Dover
6:30 pm - EL POZON DE TAMPA
Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill , 4235 W Waters Ave , Tampa
9:00 pm - Cornhole Tournament at Beef O'Brady's Dade City & Dade City Tap House & Spirtis
Beef 'O' Brady's , 14136 7th St , Dade City
12:00 pm - Community Free Food Pantry
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce , 402 West English St. , Plant City
6:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is this anyone’s cat?
It has come by my house everyday for a week. Very sweet cat. (Nextdoor Quail Hollow)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Wesley Chapel. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Wesley Chapel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wesley Chapel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Land O' Lakes
- News Briefs (12/24/25): GoPasco launches new bus route (lakerlutznews.com)
- Sports Notebook: Central boys basketball team is a perfect 10-0 (hernandosun.com)
Lutz
- Swig Plans Fort Myers Location as Fourth Florida Dirty Soda Shop (96krock.com)
- Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot at $1.7 billion. Florida ticket wins big (heraldtribune.com)
Zephyrhills
Ok Wesley Chapel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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