Top Stories of the Week: Oct. 30-Nov. 5

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Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Lt. Scott Sanford says having firefighters and ambulances respond to the same emergency is time consuming and more costly for taxpayers. He and another firefighter are calling for changes.

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One week ago today, the names of the jurors in the Casey Anthony murder trial were released. Since then, more than 7,700 votes cast were in an unscientific poll on Palm Harbor Patch asking what you thought should have been done.

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After five straight playoff exits against Plant High, the Hurricanes finally blasted the Panthers 3-0 Wednesday in the regional quarterfinals.

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A group of 17 senior citizens were VIP guests at Tuesday's ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand new Palm Harbor McDonald's.

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Palm Harbor University High senior Bansi Savla is one of three volunteers in the country who were honored with the "Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice Award" in San Diego last month.