This Week: Crash Near School, Double-Shooting, Classroom Door Locks, Hundreds of Animals Seized From Home

1) Vote to Change 911 Dispatch is Jan. 15

Under the proposed change, firefighters and paramedics, or "first responders" would no longer both be dispatched to minor 911 calls like calls about a fall or a sick person. East Lake Fire Chief Tom Jamison is against the change.

2) Freshman Palm Harbor Lawmaker Drafts School Security Bill

Teacher Carl Zimmermann has drafted a bill to keep students and teachers safe during situations like a school shooting. It's one example of how he's using his experience in the classroom in his new role as legislator.

3) Crash Near Cypress Woods Elementary Prompts Email From School

If you received an email from Cypress Woods Elementary about a car crash in front of the school, you might be wondering what happened. We contacted the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and got the details.

4) New Effort Underway to Incorporate Palm Harbor

"We want to be able to control where our tax money goes," said longtime Palm Harbor resident Norm Atherton, who is spearheading a movement to incorporate Palm Harbor.

5) Nearly 300 Animals Seized From Home

Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies say they discovered the animals when responding to a 911 call about a missing child.

6) 'Worst Influenza Outbreak in Several Years' Hits Florida

The American Red Cross is urging folks to get their flu shot as soon as possible.

7) Double-Shooting Suspect Arrested in Palm Harbor

Robert William Bisplinghoff, 19, is charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder.

8) Epiphany 2013 Photos: Pride and Tradition

If you've ever been to Epiphany, you know it can be difficult to see the entire celebration because of the large crowd. Our camera caught what you may not have been able to see if you were watching from the spectators' area surrounding Spring Bayou.

9) Free Social Security Workshops at East Lake Library

The free workshops will explain all of the options and strategies available when it comes to Social Security.

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