East Lake News

The 2009 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship is taking over Pinellas County this weekend, and for drivers that means dozens of detours and delays.

Authorities in Florida said sheriff's deputies investigating a suspected home intruder discovered a deer thrashing around the inside of a house.

Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies George Moffett and David Littlejohn saw blood on the kitchen floor and heard banging noises coming from a back bedroom.

Alexander "Zander" Blosser, 18, fidgeted his way into an unusual art form and a young business, Zander's Twist.

Phyllis Remolader, an avid reader, was curious about the Amazon Kindle digital book reader, but with its $279 cost, she was unwilling to risk buying it before trying it.

Dunedin Green Market opens: The sixth season begins at 8 a.m. in Pioneer Park, at Main Street and Douglas Avenue, with a birthday celebration.

Facing more than 100 vocal people holding signs that read either "No" or "Stop Tent City," the Hillsborough County Commission today rejected a proposed encampment for the homeless.

Early last year, the Catholic Charities for the Diocese of St. Petersburg began seeking approval to construct a camp for the homeless in Hillsborough County.

Unemployment is hitting all segments of the economy hard, and churches are no exception.

Paul Cotter admits he was never the most computer savvy guy, but if you have an arrest record online, he says he'll find it.

Pumpkins of all sizes will be available for purchase today through Oct. 31 at the annual Pumpkin Patch at East Lake United Methodist Church, 2801 East Lake Road.

Go ahead, be a party animal this weekend - it's all for a great cause. In Safety Harbor, a three-day Oktoberfest begins this afternoon and continues through Sunday with oompah and pop bands, German food and beer.

A free event from 6 to 11 p.m. along the Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs with Greek music by Odyssey, dancing, dining and free lessons in Greek dance and Tavli .

A 71-year-old East Lake woman who pleaded guilty to 58 counts of animal neglect will not serve prison time or pay restitution under a plea agreement reached with the State Attorney's Office.

A golden retriever was killed by an alligator Saturday night at an apartment complex, authorities said Wednesday.

Eagle Scout candidate Andrew Bogdan on Saturday tends to vegetation he planted at the East Lake Community Library Palm Harbor.

Gov. Charlie Crist's signing of a bill that protects Tierra Verde from piecemeal annexation opened a window of hope to others in Pinellas County who don't want to become part of a city.

On Saturday, October 24th, bring mana s best friend to the East Lake Library in the East Lake area of Palm Harbor.

While townhomes offer great value, Carriage homes are a great alternative. The Carriage home is similar in style, yet is more of a stacked flat.

A year ago Tyler Braun had "no clue" what career he might pursue, "other than it should be engineering-related." "I thought it would be crazy to go into college not knowing what I wanted to do," said Tyler, 17.