Ireland Nugent's Mom Teams With Lawmaker to Promote Lawn Mower Safety

"Somebody's got to take the first step," said Nicole Nugent, who started a lawn mower safety petition on Change.org and is working with State Rep. Carl Zimmermann to raise awareness about lawn mower safety.

Woman Threatened Neighbor With Shotgun During Spat, Deputies Say

Ksenija Rajcevic, 44, of Palm Harbor said, "I'm loading it now and I'm a very good shot," as she loaded shells into her shotgun, according to an arrest affidavit.

Palm Harbor Residents Arrested: July 16-21, 2013

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

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.

Stratford Court Raises $2,363 for Palm Harbor Fire Rescue

The staff at Stratford Court raised $2,363 for Palm Harbor Fire Rescue by hosting a spaghetti dinner.

Jail Gets High-Tech Body Scanner

All inmates will be screened using a new SecurPass body scanning system before they are booked into the jail. The system can detect metals, pills, plastics, drugs, and other unusually-shaped items that inmates might conceal.

This Week: Motorcyclist Killed, Empty Shelves at Surf & Turf, Bar Arrests, Free Ice Cream

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from July 14 through 20, 2013.

Woman Wanted By FBI, Accused of Sex Trafficking Teenage Girls

F.B.I. investigators say Keosha Renee Jones, 21, engaged in the commercial sex trafficking of two 14-year-old girls.

Palm Harbor Men Accused in Burglaries

19 charges were filed against Anthony Joseph Kirtos III, 27, in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries. Robert Triebell, 26, was charged with two counts of burglaries in connection with a theft at a home.

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.

Celebration of Life Service Sunday for Paramedic Christopher "C.J." Jennings

Christopher "C.J" Jennings, 33, of Palm Harbor, was killed in a motorcycle crash on July 8. He was one of the paramedics who helped Palm Harbor toddler Ireland Nugent, when she was accidentally run over by a lawn mower last April.

Palm Harbor Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

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

Firefighters Donate $3,000 to Palm Harbor Library

The donation will help fund the library's S.T.E.A.M. kits, which are kits that contain books, dvds and hands-on-activities to help kids learn more about science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.

Zimmerman Case Not Over Yet? What Do You Think, Palm Harbor?

With protests continuing in the Tampa Bay area and across the nation, the U.S. Justice Department is reviewing evidence in the case for possible new charges. We’d like to hear your thoughts, Palm Harbor!

Palm Harbor Residents Arrested: July 10-14

These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from July 10-14, 2013.

School Resource Officer Identifies Teens Accused in Palm Harbor Burglaries

Pinellas County Sheriff's Detectives thought a local school resource officer might be able to help identify the young suspects spotted in surveillance video from the neighborhood. It turns out, their hunch was correct.

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: Paramedic Dies in Crash, Lake Tarpon Croc, Burrito Bus

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

Palm Harbor, East Lake 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.

Robo Call Complaints Prompt Warning from Sheriff's Office

The Pinellas County Sheriff's office says it received at least a dozen calls from residents who said they received automated phone calls asking for personal information like a credit card number or bank account number.

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.

Thief Used Shopping Cart to Steal Beer, BBQ Supplies, Deputies Say

Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies say Christopher Thomas Cirello, 34, of Palm Harbor stole a shopping cart of items from a Walmart Neighborhood Market.

Palm Harbor Teen Involved in Crash that Injured Deputy, Says FHP

The impact of the crash caused a 2005 Jeep Wrangler driven by Tina Marie Sturm, 19, of Palm Harbor, to spin and then land on its side.

Palm Harbor Paramedic Dies in Clearwater Crash

Christopher A. Jennings, of Palm Harbor, was one of the Sunstar paramedics who helped toddler Ireland Nugent when she was accidentally run over by a lawn mower at her Palm Harbor Home in April.

Pedestrian and Bike Safety High Priority For Patrol

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

Palm Harbor Residents Arrested: July 3-7, 2013

These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from July 3-7, 2013

Palm Harbor Man Accused in U.S. 19 Road Rage Incident

Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies say that Kevin Lawrence Kuhr, 58, of Palm Harbor was driving 55 miles-per-hour when he used his 2003 Chevy pickup to try to force a 2011 Volkswagon Jetta off U.S. 19.

OMG PD: Cross-Dressing Burglar; Suspect Urinates in Police Car

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

Officials Offer Free Home Security Checks For Vacationers

Feel more secure when you leave town.

This Week: Kidnapping Arrest, Shoplifter Injures Guard, Flammable Sunscreen

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

10 Pinellas Deputies Promoted to Sergeant

Teen Hides in Closet, Calls For Help During Home Burglary

An Arcadia Drive 13-year-old was unharmed, and "career criminal" William C. Wilson was caught, authorities say.

Clearwater Police Lt. Resigns Amid Investigation Involving Palm Harbor Woman

Lt. Richard Crean searched hundreds of names on a special state driver license database including friends, co-workers and some celebrities with no legitimate law enforcement reason, according to the investigation.

Palm Harbor Residents Arrested

These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from June 28-30, 2013.

Deputies: Palm Harbor Man Kidnapped, Raped Teen He Met on Bus

Shoplifting Suspect Dislocated Shoulder of Beall's Security Officer, Deputies Say

Deputies say Richard Scott Morgan, 44, of Palm Harbor, stuffed two pairs of shorts and two shirts in his jeans and walked out of the Beall's store located at 3140 Tampa Road.

OMG PD: Thieves Grab Lawnmowers, Golf Carts, Steak, Crane Parts

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

Palm Harbor Seeking Firefighter-Paramedics

Palm Harbor Fire Rescue is seeking Florida state-certified firefighter/paramedics to join their team.

Telemarketing Ring: Palm Harbor Men Plead Guilty, Avoid Jail

Palm Harbor residents Stephen Grannan, 57, and Justin Kirk Jones, 45, were among 18 people accused of bilking more than $2.8 million from people in 41 states, according to the Ohio Attorney General's Office.