Candidates for Judge and Sheriff to Talk at Forum

Sheriff and judicial candidates will talk about their qualifications for the elected positions they seek at the July 2 Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition meeting.

Fireside Pizza Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

The downtown eatery is hosting a party on Saturday to show appreciation to its customers.

Stratford Court Donates $3,472 to Fire Dept.

The money was raised during an annual "Italian Bistro Night" dinner hosted by Stratford Court.

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned at Clearwater High

Pinellas County sheriff's deputies plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint at Clearwater High School Friday night.

Cat Recovers from Gunshot Wound, Ready to Find New Home

Palm Harbor Patch is proud to help the Suncoast Animal League find a new home for this great pet.

Project Childsafe Helps Get Special Needs Kids Home Again

A new countywide program assists law enforcement in returning lost children who cannot communicate effectively home.

Family Dollar Store Zoning Denied

Many residents attended a county commission meeting Tuesday to voice their concerns about safety at the busy intersection where the Family Dollar Store would have been built.

Ozona 4th of July Parade, Fireworks Saturday

Whoo hoo! It's a 4th of July community celebration!

Debby Damages Steps at Crystal Beach

Tropical Storm Debby has moved on, but not without leaving a mark on Crystal Beach.

Obituary: Carol Barbara Windsor Swope

Carol Barbara Windsor Swope, 56, was a loving wife and mother, and a talented artist and crafter.

PHUH Students Win Top Awards

Way to go! Two Palm Harbor University High students won top awards at the Health Occupations Students of America National Leadership Conference, which was attended by more than 7,100 students from across the country.

Bob Gualtieri on the Patch Podium: Spending

Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — what he would do with the sheriff's office if budget restraints were lifted.

Greg Pound on the Patch Podium: Spending

Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — what he would do with the sheriff's office if budget restraints were lifted.

Scott Swope on the Patch Podium: Spending

Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — what he would do with the sheriff's office if budget restraints were lifted.

Sheriff's Race: Candidates Weigh in on Spending

This week, each of the four candidates for Pinellas County sheriff took the Patch Podium to explain what he would do if budget restraints were lifted. Follow along each week as we get ready for the sheriff candidates' debate July 17.

Everett Rice on the Patch Podium: Spending

Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — what he would do with the sheriff's office if budget restraints were lifted.

Debby's High Tides Impacting Lake Tarpon Water Levels

Water levels in the lake are usually three to four feet higher than water levels in Old Tampa Bay. But, because of Tropical Depression Debby, there's only about a six-inch difference in water levels, leaving very little room to release water from the lake

Debby Weakens As Storm Crosses Florida

Now a tropical depression, Debby lost steam after making landfall Tuesday, but not before the storm caused more flooding across the Tampa Bay area.

Beware of Storm Damage Repair Scams

Many areas in the county have incurred property damage as a result of Tropical Storm Debby. Pinellas County's Department of Justice & Consumer Services reminds citizens to be cautious when hiring a contractor.

Restaurant Review: Fairway Pizza

Fairway Pizza offers some solid pizza choices for hungry diners.

Debby Wreaks Havoc Across Bay Area

Reports of flooding, closings and wind damage from Tropical Storm Debby have come in from Sarasota all the way north to Pasco County.

Suncoast Animal League Saves Animals With Dog Wash Fundraiser

Does your dog need a good wash? Checkout the Suncoast Animal League Dogwash at Fairway Pizza every 4th Saturday of the month.

Floodwater's Depth Can Be Deceiving

These photos are the perfect example of why you should never drive into floodwater.

Debby Floods Condo Complex Lake

Residents in Palm Harbor's Wedgewood Condo Complex are dealing with high water in their community.

Debby's Floodwaters Damage Road

Crews are scrambling to repair Lake St. George Drive, which suffered a washout caused by heavy flooding from Tropical Storm Debby.

Latest Updates on Debby's Impact on Palm Harbor

Here is everything you need to know.

Coast Guard: Stay Out of the Water

The Coast Guard is strongly urging boaters and swimmers to stay off, and stay out of, ocean waters along the Florida coastline until Tropical Storm Debby has passed and sea conditions return to normal.

Tarpon Springs Residents Asked to Avoid Driving

Tarpon Springs Police say they're concerned about flooded roadways and residents' safety while we're feeling the impact of Tropical Storm Debby. They're asking people to stay off the roads.

Palm Harbor Flooded Roads to Avoid

Tropical Storm Debby is expected to continue to bring rain to Palm Harbor. If you know of a road that is flooded, or closed because of downed trees or wires, please add the info in the comments section below. You're welcome to add photos, too!

Update: Roadways Flooded as Debby Soaks Palm Harbor

Rough seas, gusting winds and a good drenching. Tropical Storm Debby makes her presence known in Palm Harbor on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Debby Floods Part of U.S. 19

Rain from Tropical Storm Debby drenched North Pinellas County Sunday. The flooded roadways created dangerous driving conditions as these photos show.

Tornado Warning Issued for Palm Harbor

The National Weather Serivce has isssued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Pinellas County until 4:30 p.m.

Send Us Storm Photos, Updates!

Grab your cell phone and send us your photos of the storm. Is it flooding in your neighborhood?

Neighbors Fight Proposed Family Dollar Store

The vacant Patriot Bank at Virginia Ave. & Alt. 19, which is across from the Palm Harbor Post Office, would be torn down to make way for a Family Dollar Store. Neighbors worry the discount store would bring additional traffic and safety problems.

Tropical Storm Debby Floods Sunderman Fields

On Sunday, Tropical Storm Debby flooded 8th St. and the playing fields at the Sunderman Recreation Complex.

Tropical Storm Debby: Flooding Closes Tampa Rd.

High water covered a section of Tampa Rd. Sunday afternoon, trapping one car.

Pets of the Week: Meet Luke & Mimi

Palm Harbor Patch is proud to help the Suncoast Animal League find forever homes for these great pets.

This Week: Caylee Anthony, Layoffs, Lottery Winner, Alligators & More

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from June 17-23

2 Dead Rabbits, Malnourished Dog Found at Apt.

A manager at the Boot Ranch West apartments called the SPCA about the animals, which were left behind on a sun porch without shade, food, or water when the resident moved out, according to the SPCA Tampa Bay.

What is the Worst Intersection in Palm Harbor?

No doubt, if you live or work in Palm Harbor, you've been stuck in traffic at some point in time. It's no secret that we've got plenty of super-busy intersections here, but which one is the worst?