This Week: Stolen Gun Under Mattress, Holiday Parade Photos, Chase Ends With Crash, Deadly Deer Encounters

1) Deadly Deer Encounters Traumatize Palm Harbor Drivers

"There's a lot of blood on the road. You drive on the road and you see all the blood and it doesn't speak well for our community," said Barb Walker, a Palm Harbor resident and mother of two children.

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On Monday, Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Michael A. Grego sent the following letter to Pinellas County Schools staff regarding school safety in response to the deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

3) Assault Weapon Ban: Is it Time?

One Tampa Bay area lawmaker says yes. What do you think Tampa Bay?

4) Car Chase Leads to Arrest of Pharmacy Robbery Suspect

Did you see all the Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputy cruisers on a side road of U.S. 19 Thursday? It was a chase involving an armed robbery suspect. Here's what happened.

5) Photos: Palm Harbor Middle Beats Firefighters in Basketball Fundraiser

A large crowd turned out to watch Wednesday night's exhibition game which benefitted the Palm Harbor Panthers Boys Basketball Team.

6) Police: Woman Found Stolen Gun Under Daughter's Mattress

A Largo mother's discovery in her daughter's bedroom led to the arrest of a Palm Harbor man, according to police.

7) Photos: 2012 Palm Harbor Christmas Parade

It was great to see everyone at the annual holiday parade! We snapped lots of photos of the parade and crowd. A picture of you might be included in this photo gallery. If not, please add your own photos!

8) Prince Twins Aimed at Unseating Brandon Wrestlers

The Palm Harbor University Hurricanes have a pair of twins that are dominant in their weight classes.

9) Dustin Seabolt Named Palm Harbor Firefighter of the Year

Veteran firefighter Dustin Seabolt was honored for his heroic efforts rescuing two people from life-threatening situations in Palm Harbor; a woman whose townhome had caught fire and a teen who was swept-up by Tropical Storm Debby's floodwaters.

10) Palm Harbor Resident Joins PHCSA Board

Holly Bird will serve as the "county-at-large" member on the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency (PHCSA) Board of Directors. Bird will represent the interests of Pinellas County.

11) Floridians Choose Favorite State License Plate

Voting for four designs took place over a three-week period.