Crime & Safety

This Week: Car Vandal Sentenced, Woman Drowns, Grocery Store for Pets, Free Movies, $1 Million Lotto Winner, 25-Foot Shark & More

It's been a busy week! In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from July 8-14.

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Palm Harbor resident Ramsey Sheard, 22, pleaded guilty to all charges against him in connection with a vandalism spree that damaged 30 cars in the Deer Run subdivision where he lives.

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Steve Grannan, 56, and Justin Jones, 45, are among 18 people accused of operating companies that targeted victims who owned inexpensive, vacant land throughout the U.S., according to a grand jury indictment.

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Deputies say 83 year-old Barbara Reid was found floating face down in the pool at her home.

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"The sheer size of it was unbelievable," said Brennan Russell, one of two Palm Harbor scuba divers who videotaped a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a 25 foot-long whale shark in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Thomas Josapak, 60, says he plans on buying a Corvette with his winnings.

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The intersection of CR 95 and West Lake Rd. remained under water for nine days after Tropical Storm Debby drenched Palm Harbor. This week, crews will begin repairing West Lake Rd, which is closed because of damage.

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Tougher assessments, higher achievement levels and new performance components figure into school grade results, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Got bored kids? Wanna get out of the house?

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The big day is near! The Centre will be celebrating its grand re-opening and is in need of volunteers for the shindig!

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Healthy Pets Groceries owner Lori Boland believes people should treat their animals like they treat themselves.

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