We compile the odd, unusual "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Racist text messages, Nazi salutes and discriminatory behavior are among the allegations that will be discussed at Monday evening's East Lake Fire Rescue Commission meeting.
Sgt. Denise Nestor from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office recently shared preventative tips with parents and children to help combat would-be child predators.
Florida Highway Patrol investigators say Axios A. Kazouris, 30, crashed into three other vehicles after he attempted to make a u-turn by driving over the grassy median just north of Nebraska Avenue in Palm Harbor Wednesday.
Two East Lake Fire lieutenants and a fire commissioner are involved in an assortment of accusations against each other that includes racist text messages, discriminatory behavior and Nazi salutes.
"They said the gator was snapping at cars in front of the dentist office," said Pinellas County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Cristen Rensel, referring to the person who called 911 early Tuesday morning.
Lyle Dokken, who suffers from dementia, had left the Harbor Chase Assisted Living Facility at 7 a.m. Monday. He was found early Monday afternoon at the Dunedin Marina, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Jewelry is not a surprising target for thieves, but how about Prilosec and Allegra?
Are you curious about police activity in your neighborhood? Here are the dates and times that Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to East Lake neighborhoods from April 1-17, 2013.
"She was one of the frontrunners, she missed it by about an hour," said Kacy Seynders' mother Denise Seynders, who was relieved her daughter was safe.
"I just want to hear her say she loves me and hug her and hold her, that's it. She's my angel," said Jeremiah Nugent shortly after his daughter Ireland's final surgery.
In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on East Lake Patch from April 7-13.
In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from April 7-13.
Neal Seth Smalbach, 50, who lives in East Lake, was found guilty of grand theft for misrepresenting details of financial products to more than 30 clients who were senior citizens, according to Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater.
"All of the sudden we heard a clunk and wailing like you've never heard in your life," said a neighbor who ran to help 2-year-old Ireland Nugent, who was accidentally run over by a riding lawn mower.
The girl slipped in front of a lawn mower being driven by her father, according to Palm Harbor Fire Rescue officials.
Family members say the 11-month-old boy was still in his walker when he was found at the bottom of the family pool in Palm Harbor.
The Florida Supreme Court has refused to hear any portion of the appeal filed on behalf of convicted killer Larry Eugene Mann.
These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from Saturday, March, 30 through Tuesday, April 2.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputies have been looking for the 2006 GMC since April 3 when they say Joshua Hakken snatched his children from their grandmother’s Lake Magdalene home.
According to FDOT, its goal is to reduce pedestrian fatalities 20 percent by 2015.
When an FHP trooper told Joseph Paoletti that he'd lose his license for refusing to submit to DUI tests, Paoletti allegedly chuckled, saying, "I'll just get a good lawyer, I don't have anything on my record. I'll get my lic
Here's a look at death row living conditions of Larry Eugene Mann, who was convicted in the 1980 murder of 10-year-old Elisa Nelson of Palm Harbor. Mann is scheduled to die by lethal injection on April 10, 2013.
Attorneys for convicted killer Larry Eugene Mann are seeking a review of his case. Mann is scheduled to be executed April 10 for the 1980 murder of 10-year-old Palm Harbor resident Elisa Nelson.
Junn Yan Lai was released from jail after paying more than $27,000 in bonds. Police said Lai kept drugs behind the counter at the Greenwood Food Mart in Clearwater.
The class will be held on April 7 before the Tampa Bay Rays play the Cleveland Indians.
Are you curious about police activity in your neighborhood? Here are the dates and times that Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies were recently dispatched to East Lake neighborhoods.
These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from March 18-21, 2013.
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There will be a few bounce houses for the kids, an automobile extrication demonstration by the East Lake Firefighters, a smoke education trailer for the children, and antique truck rides on their fully restored 1961 American LaFrance fire truck.
Imagine how stressful it would be if your home was listed for sale, you found a buyer for it, then the home caught fire. That's what recently happened to an East Lake couple.
These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17, 2013.
A bill under consideration in the Florida House would enable school principals to arm select teachers.
Dylan Roundtree,18, faces three counts of felony dealing in stolen property and other charges, according to an arrest affidavit. He was released from the Pinellas County Jail after posting $45,000 bond.