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Issue #688: Pasco Mom Rescues Three Girls, Parrish Develops Disease-Resistant Grass, Plant City Native Reaches ALCS, FSU Freshman Dismissed After 150-MPH Chase

10/14/2026

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Ted Grellner
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In this issue of NewTampa | WesleyChapel Local Pulse

Local News

— Pasco County Mother Steps Up to Rescue Three Girls Left Without Food or Power

Of Interest

— A Greener Future? Parrish Farm Develops Disease-Resistant St. Augustine Grass

Sports

— From Little League to the ALCS: Plant City Native Takes Mound at Tropicana Field

— 150-MPH Chase Ends Florida State Freshman’s Football Career With Seminoles

Pasco County Mother Steps Up to Rescue Three Girls Left Without Food or Power

A Wesley Chapel mother of five opened her home to three young sisters after discovering they had allegedly been abandoned in an apartment without food, electricity or running water.

Jasmine Young learned about the girls' situation through her daughter, who attended school with them. Despite raising five children ages one to 14, Young welcomed the sisters into her home for several weeks.

According to the Pasco Sheriff's Office, the girls' mother, 35-year-old Heather Wizbicki, faces three child neglect charges. Deputies reported finding rotten food, trash and feces inside the apartment, where the children, ages 9, 13 and 14, had been left alone.

The girls are now living with a relative in another state.

Young hopes they can finally enjoy a normal childhood.

Authorities remind residents to report suspected child abuse or neglect to Florida's Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873. Early intervention can protect vulnerable children.

A Greener Future? Parrish Farm Develops Disease-Resistant St. Augustine Grass

A Manatee County sod farm is introducing an innovative grass blend that could help Florida homeowners maintain healthier lawns with fewer pest and disease problems.

Bayside Sod in Parrish has developed Fusion, a combination of four St. Augustine grass varieties designed to improve adaptability and reduce vulnerability to common lawn threats.

Created by University of Florida graduate Nick Greene, the blend accommodates varying amounts of sunlight, shade and foot traffic. Unlike traditional single-variety sod, Fusion's diversity helps protect against widespread damage from pests and diseases.

Early testing has shown no susceptibility to lethal viral necrosis, a destructive disease affecting St. Augustine lawns across Florida. However, the company emphasizes that routine lawn maintenance remains essential.

Commercial harvesting begins in November, with plans to expand production by 50 to 60 additional acres. The family-owned business, representing five generations of agricultural heritage, hopes Fusion will offer Florida homeowners a more resilient landscaping option.

From Little League to the ALCS: Plant City Native Takes Mound at Tropicana Field

Plant City native Parker Messick is preparing for a remarkable homecoming as the Cleveland Guardians pitcher takes the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field.

Messick grew up attending Rays games, including Tampa Bay’s only victory in the 2008 World Series when he was just seven years old. Nearly two decades later, he returns as an opposing postseason starter.

The Florida State University standout, selected by Cleveland in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft, has already faced Tampa Bay twice this season. During a July appearance at the Trop, he pitched 7⅔ innings with six strikeouts in a narrow 1-0 Rays victory.

With Cleveland leading the series after Game 1, Messick will have family and friends cheering from the stands, while hometown supporters gather for a watch party in downtown Plant City.

150-MPH Chase Ends Florida State Freshman’s Football Career With Seminoles

Florida State University has dismissed highly ranked freshman cornerback Chuck Kennon following a police pursuit in Tampa that reportedly reached speeds exceeding 150 mph.

The 18-year-old Sarasota native allegedly fled after an officer clocked his Dodge Durango traveling 79 mph in a 50-mph zone early Sunday. Authorities say Kennon ran a red light, struck a curb and abandoned his disabled vehicle before fleeing on foot.

A female passenger told police she repeatedly asked to exit the SUV during the reckless driving.

Kennon surrendered Monday and faces three charges, including felony aggravated fleeing to elude, felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence.

FSU dismissed Kennon Tuesday for conduct detrimental to the team.

Ranked 51st nationally and sixth among cornerbacks in the 2026 recruiting class, Kennon appeared in just one game this season.

His dismissal comes as the 3-3 Seminoles prepare to face undefeated Miami Saturday.

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