This Week: Why No School Crossing Guards? Deadly Crash, Hungry Deer, Welcome to East Lake Patch

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None of the five people in the pickup truck was wearing a seatbelt when it rolled over, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Two people were riding in the bed of the truck.

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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.

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Traffic can quickly back up on East Lake Road, especially just before school begins and after school lets out. That has some local parents worried about getting their kids to and from school safely.

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Floridians are urged to prepare as The National Hurricane Center monitors Tropical Storm Isaac. The Tampa Bay area is in the five-day cone of uncertainty.

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

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Here's what you can do if you love looking at wildlife in your back yard, but hate the fact that deer eat your landscaping.

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Our pals at East Lake High say the marching band is expanding and they need some more equipment.

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