Girl Scouts Celebrate S'mores; My NFL Protest 2; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Love Westchase? Share Your Stories, Reach Your Neighbors

Become a Patch Mayor: The best way to share stories and celebrate the unique place you call home.

Drivers Can Use Express Lanes On Veterans Expressway On Saturday

Motorists on the Veterans Expressway can use the express lanes between Hillsborough and Gunn Highway on Saturday at no extra charge.

Westchase Neighborhood: Don't Close Our Starbucks

The neighborhood Starbucks in West Park Village is closing and a new coffee shop is opening about a mile away in a shopping center.

Tampa Residents Seek Supplies As Hurricane Irma Targets Florida

Tampa area businesses are finding it difficult to keep supplies of bottled water, plywood and gasoline in stock as Irma aims for Florida

5 Rare Baby Skunks On The Mend At Owl’s Nest

The Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife is helping five orphaned eastern spotted skunks find their way in the world.

Florida’s Best Suburbs Ranked: ICYMI

Niche.com has ranked Florida’s best suburbs to live in for 2017 based on crime, schools and other factors. Is your community on the list?

Hillsborough County Launches Targeted Redevelopment Program

Four areas are specified, and qualified business or property owners are encouraged to apply for the available grants.

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Keep up with what's happening around town and across the state by joining Westchase Patch on Facebook!

Too Cute! Baby Raccoon Rescued After Fall From Tree

An injured baby raccoon is on the mend thanks to concerned residents in Odessa and a Hillsborough County deputy.

Traffic Alert: Hillsborough County Announces Lane Closures

Lane closures will take place on SR-589, Veterans Expressway, during the week of November 27.

Hillsborough County Dog Park to Feature Area Firsts

The new Hillsborough County Dog Park will be the first in the area with artificial turf and agility training equipment.

Rescued Bobcat Now Calls Upper Tampa Bay Home

Hillsborough County has announced the successful rehabilitation and release of a male bobcat named Kitchi.

Attention Shutterbugs: Patch Wants Your Awesome Westchase Photos!

Patch wants to see Westchase through your eyes!

100 Best Places In Florida To Raise A Family

Where’s the best place to raise a family in Florida? A new ranking offers its insights on the Top 100 places. Do you agree?

How To Share Your News On Patch

Talk to your community via Patch.com.

Benefit Set For Injured Firefighter

Proceeds from a Sunday family celebration in the Westchase area will help Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Lt. Eric Valdes.

Daylight Saving Time 2016: When Does It Begin In Westchase?

It’s almost time for Florida residents to spring those clocks ahead one hour.

So You Think You Can Bake, Westchase?

Food Network is casting bakers and pastry chefs for upcoming seasons of bake-off TV shows. Go for it! Or tell a friend.

Adore Your Veterinarian, Westchase? Nominate Him Or Her For National Hero Award

Last year's winning American Humane Association Hero Vet was from Florida. Let's make it two years in a row! Vet techs can be nominated, too

Girl Scout Cookies On Sale: Find A Booth Near Westchase

There's still time to load up on Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos and other favorites at booths nearby. Here's where to find them.

2nd Rabies Alert Issued In Northwestern Hillsborough

A cat has tested positive for rabies, prompting health department officials to issue an alert.

Healthy Cooking Demo: Seasonal Seasonings

Join us for a free cooking demo on healthy seasonings!

Sweetwater Farm Tour

Come take a fun and informative tour of Sweetwater Organic Community Farm

Couple's 'Hollywood' Movie Romance Scores Free Wedding

The groom is credited with helping save the prospective bride’s brother’s life following an I.E.D. attack.

Free Farm Tour at Urban Farm

Learn about seasonal vegetables, how a small farm operates, and attend a local farmers market!

Free Farm Tour

Learn about your local organic urban farm!

New Year's Celebrations, 'Time Travel' Fail, DUI Wolfpacks

Cold front, heroin burrito, bobcat snags shark and other stories from Florida Patch.

27 New Laws, $2 Billion Settlement, Sapp Pleads Guilty

West Nile virus in Hillsborough, 2016 Python Challenge, deputies collide and other stories from Florida Patch.

'Horrific' Crash, Zombie Deputies, Ozzie's Final Flight

Stand your ground, Disney magic on ice, George Takei coming to Tampa and other stories from Florida Patch.

Florida's Richest People, Gator Wrangling, Jail Break Foiled

George Zimmerman’s controversial retweet, artist gives back, better weather and other stories from Florida Patch.

Flood Watch, Mail-Eating Monkey, Lightning Corn Maze

Turtle riding arrest, 55 jobs, lawmakers try minimum wage on for size and other stories from Florida Patch.

Knocking Raccoon, 91-Year-Old Jailed, Slithering Sunbather

Deli brawl, armed robbery spree, ‘drunkest cities’ and other stories from Florida Patch.

Flooding, 'Super Lice,' Lightning at Nude Beach: Summer's Best

Kayaker flipped by shark, piano man, sheriff nabs suspect and other stories from Florida Patch.

Shark Swarm, Jogger Attacked, Florida's 'Drunkest' Cities

Kitten rescued, family fed, 64 arrests and other stories from Florida Patch.

Python on a Beach, Deli Brawl, DUI Wolfpack

Protecting and ‘serving,’ robbery spree arrests, Free Museum Day and other stories from Florida Patch.

Armed Robbery Spree, Matchbox Pizza, Endless Love

Atlanta Braves, stolen puppies, a deputy’s death and other stories from Florida Patch.

Knocking Raccoon, Mysterious Death, Nazi Art

Toy grenade creates stir, lunar eclipse, Super Boat National Championship and other stories from Florida Patch.

2 Shark Attacks, Political Punches, 60 Jobs

91-year-old charged in attempted murder, convicted sex offender jailed again, new barbecue joint and other stories from Florida Patch.

Heroin at Daycare, 10 Manatees, Gator Traps Kids

Homeless piano man, restaurant inspections, puppy thrown in trash and other stories from Florida Patch.