Oldsmar Man Found with Oxycodone Pill, Deputies Say

Prescribed Burn Today at Brooker Creek Preserve

If you see smoke in North Pinellas county, here's why.

Police: Man Puts Woman In Headlock After Argument Escalates

A local man was recently arrested on a felony charge of false imprisonment.

OMG PD: Makeup Theft, Jail Contraband, Youth Football League Ripped Off

We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

This Week: E. Coli Scare, Paint-and-Sip, Insurance Fraud Arrest, Emergency Responses

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on East Lake Patch from July 28 through Aug. 3, 2013.

East Lake Fire Rescue Seeking Pension Board Applicants

Pension board members serve four-year terms and must be residents of the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire District.

Litter Dumping, Misuse of 911 System, Criminal Mischief: Tarpon Springs Arrests

Find out what arrests were made in the Tarpon Springs area recently.

Falls, Crashes Top List of Emergency Responses in June

East Lake Firefighters responded to 202 emergency calls in June. Here's a breakdown of the types of calls.

Tarpon Springs Police: Man Arrested After Using Cereal Bowl As Weapon

A Tarpon Springs man is awaiting trial after being arrested on a number of felony charges, including battery on a pregnant woman and possession of a controlled substance.

Top 10 July Stories: Lake Tarpon Crocodile, Storm Surge Danger, Drug Arrest

Here's what East Lake Patch readers were clicking on in July.

Palm Harbor Residents Arrested: July 25-28, 2013

These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges including home invasion, burglary, selling insurance without a license, grand theft and more.

4 Questions for New East Lake Fire Rescue Commissioner Randy Burr

New East Lake Fire Rescue commissioner Randy Burr is a 17-year resident of East Lake who has volunteered with ELFR. His background is in the insurance industry.

East Lake Fire Rescue Launches New Website

"We're trying to provide a one-stop shop," said East Lake Fire Rescue Chief Tom Jamison.

OMG PD: Naked Woman on Road; 'You've Just Been Robbed,' Says Robber

We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

This Week: Near Drowning, Barking Dog in Starbucks, Varsity Club Expands, Oxycodone Arrest

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on East Lake Patch from July 21 through 27, 2013.

Palm Harbor Residents Arrested: July 16-21, 2013

These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from July 16-21, 2013.

Police: Walmart Robber Kicks Officer In Genitals

A Walmart loss prevention officer got an unpleasant surprise when he tried to approach a 23-year-old woman after watching her put a number of items in her purse, Tarpon Springs Police said.

Palm Harbor Man Killed in ATV Accident in Alaska

Troy David Deloach was riding an ATV in Bethel, Alaska when he crashed on Thursday evening.

Pinellas Jail Under Review After Inmate Death

After a man was choked to death at Pinellas County Jail, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has ordered a review of inmate booking policies.

East Lake Woman Sold Oxycodone, Marijuana to Undercover Detective, Deputies Say

According to arrest affidavits, Stephanov Nadezhda Poplavski, 23, sold the drugs to an undercover deputy over a two-day period.

Near-Drowning in East Lake Prompts Pool Safety Campaign

"They looked one minute and she was fine. They looked the next minute and she was at the bottom of the pool," said East Lake Fire Rescue Chief Tom Jamison about the family of a 3-year-old girl who nearly drowned at a community pool.

OMG PD: Kid Left in Car at Strip Club; 'Voices' Made Him Steal Shoes

We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

This Week: East Lake's Storm Surge Risk, Scoliosis Support, Empty Shelves at Surf & Turf

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on East Lake Patch from July 14 through July 20.

New Fire Commissioner Announced at Tuesday's Board Meeting

The new commissioner will serve the remainder of Flo Galloway's term which ends in November of 2014. Galloway moved to Ohio to be closer to her family.

Screaming and Pistol Incident Lead to Arrests of Palm Harbor Men at Area Bars, Deputies Say

John Michael Bonanno and Christopher Scott Collins, who are both 25-years-old and Palm Harbor residents, were arrested on June 30 in separate incidents at area bars.

East Lake Fire Commission Backs Chief's Decision to Demote Firefighter

East Lake Fire Chief Tom Jamison demoted Lt. James Finley to driver-engineer on May 24 following a departmental investigation which found that Finley sent racist text messages and made racist comments to another firefighter.

Man Arrested After Attack with Bat

Pasco County Sheriff's Deputies report that violence broke out inside an home in Elfers, which is just north of East Lake. Deputies say Stephen McComsey went to his ex-girlfriend's house and attacked those inside.

Palm Harbor Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

This was the second deadly crash involving a Palm Harbor motorcyclist in one week.

East Lake 911 Calls: June 20- July 11

Are you curious about police activity in your neighborhood?

OMG PD: Wig-Wearing Bank Robber; Rooftop Burglaries

We compile the odd, unusual "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

This Week: 11-Foot Croc in Lake Tarpon, Waterspout Hits Home, Snapchat Sexting

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on East Lake Patch from July 7 through 13, 2013.

East Lake, Palm Harbor Form Council with Other Fire Agencies

The new council was formed in response to the ongoing fire and EMS issues within Pinellas County, according to council members.

Synthetic Pot Raids: Palm Harbor Man Arrested, 18,000 Packages Seized

Authorities say it's the largest amount of synthetic marijuana ever seized by Clearwater Police.

Sheriff: SnapChat Can Lead to 'Sexting'

SnapChat enables users to send out images and video that self-destruct seconds after being viewed.

East Lake Boater Arrested After Refusing Breathalyzer Test, Deputies Say

Carmello T. Depaolo, 46, was piloting a boat near the Memorial Causeway in Clearwater at about 11:37 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 when deputies pulled the boat over.

Fire Commission Finalists to Participate in Public Interview Wednesday

"Of the five finalists, it's going to be a tough decision. I don't think this thing is a slam dunk," said East Lake Fire Commissioner Paul Ferreri of the finalists.

Palm Harbor Paramedic Dies in Clearwater Crash

Clearwater Police say Sunstar paramedic Christopher A. Jennings, of Palm Harbor, died as a result of a motorcycle-car crash Monday afteroon at Keene Road and Gulf to Bay Boulevard.

Pedestrian and Bike Safety High Priority For Patrol

Do you know the state's pedestrian and biking laws?

OMG PD: Cross-Dressing Burglar; Urination in Police Car

We compile the odd, unusual "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Help for Senior Drivers

This special class will be taught by an AARP certified driving instructor.