Man Accused of Killing Guinea Pig

Arrest affidavits say Palm Harbor resident Christopher J. King, 51, killed his sister's pet guinea pig, Rocky, in front of her.

Jason Gennaro Named Firefighter of the Year

East Lake Fire Rescue Chief Tom Jamison presented Lt. Paramedic Jason Gennaro with the Firefighter of the Year award at the Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner.

Red Cross Offers Safety Tips for Fire Prevention Week

Heads up, National Fire Prevention Week begins Monday. The American Red Cross is giving helpful advice to business owners and residents.

Blood, Sweat and Fear Built Haunted Fire House

East Lake Fire Rescue Chief Tom Jamison and his crew created scary encounters throughout the haunted fire house that are designed to make teens think twice about texting and driving.

Longtime Firefighter Retires After 39 Years

Chief May served the East Lake community for more than 39 years. He began his career as a volunteer with the department at age 16.

Detectives Investigating Alleged Attack in Tarpon Woods

Investigators with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office say a woman told them she was attacked while exercising on a road in East Lake's Tarpon Woods subdivision.

Deputies Join Elementary Students for Walk to School Day

Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies will be walking with students at Palm Harbor elementary schools for the annual "Walk to School Day" Wednesday.

Haunted Fire House Opens Friday

The Haunted Fire House is popular with kids and teens and is part of East Lake Fire Rescue's campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving.

Free Car Seat Safety Check Wednesday

Sept. 16-22 is Child Passenger Safety Week.

East Lake Man Burned When Boat Catches Fire in Driveway

The man was taken to the hospital with burns to his torso, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

East Lake Fire Rescue Honor Guard to Participate in September 11 Ceremony

The 9/11 ceremony will take place Tuesday morning at a newly-constructed September 11 Memorial located on the grounds of Curlew Hills Memory Gardens.

Storm Safety: FHP Offers Driving Tips

The Florida Highway Patrol wants to remind drivers to use caution when hitting the road before and after a storm.

Deadly Shooting: State Attorney Still Investigating

Patch has been following the deadly shooting of East Lake resident Brandon Baker prior to the launch of East Lake Patch. Patch has learned that the triggerman, Seth Browning, has returned to his job as a security guard.

East Lake Crime Blotter

Here's a look at the calls Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies responded to in East Lake from Aug. 13-20, 2012.