About Wesley Chapel Record

Wesley Chapel Record is dedicated to delivering high-quality, independent local journalism that informs, engages, and strengthens our community. We cover the people, institutions, businesses, schools, and events that shape life in Wesley Chapel, FL and the surrounding area. We believe strong local journalism helps residents stay informed, hold public officials accountable, and participate more fully in civic life.

Wesley Chapel Record is part of Tampa Bay, a network of local news publications committed to expanding access to trusted community reporting across the Tampa Bay area. Our editorial decisions are made independently and are guided by the principles of accuracy, fairness, transparency, and public service.

To help us cover more local news and make information more accessible, we combine the work of experienced journalists and editors with advanced technology. Some reporting, research, drafting, and production processes are assisted by artificial intelligence tools, while human editors oversee story selection, fact-checking, editing, and publication decisions. Every story published by Wesley Chapel Record is subject to editorial review and quality standards designed to ensure accuracy, relevance, and value to our readers.

Our mission is simple: provide reliable local news that helps residents stay informed about the issues and events that matter most in their community.