The drive to turn Palm Harbor into a city hit a snag a few weeks ago when the Crystal Beach Community Association objected, saying its members want to remain a part of unincorporated Pinellas County. In response, the Palm Harbor Coalition, the group pushing to create a city of Palm Harbor, decided to wait until next year before asking the Legislature to set up an incorporation referendum. ...more

May 2, 2009

Arson detectives said they are investigating a suspicious fire at a vacant Palm Harbor house. The fire broke out at 10:18 p.m. Wednesday at 3624 Fisher Road. Firefighters from Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Dunedin and East Lake responded. ...more

April 30, 2009

Joan Atkins of Palm Harbor says President Barack Obama is not a good steward of the nation's defense and foreign policies. ...more

April 29, 2009

Justice was served Thursday at the Krispy Kreme doughnut shop on Kennedy Boulevard. The Tampa Police Department horse nosed his way through the drive-through at least twice for an apple-cinnamon-filled doughnut to help kick off the department's annual fundraiser for the Special Olympics. ...more

April 24, 2009

Justice was served at the Krispy Kreme doughnuts shop on Kennedy Boulevard this morning. The Tampa Police Department horse nosed his way through the drive-through at least twice for an apple-cinnamon-filled doughnut to help kick off the department's annual fundraiser for the Special Olympics. ...more

April 23, 2009

A Department of Children & Families staffer was found slain Friday in her Riverview home, DCF spokesman Terri Field said. ...more

April 18, 2009

Attilio Corbo of Palm Harbor says op-ed page columnist James Hibbs should decide whether President Barack Obama deserves praise or criticism. ...more

April 15, 2009

Anthony Comitto of Palm Harbor says op-ed page columnist Rich Lowry has worn out his welcome. ...more

April 15, 2009

Florida banks merging The parent companies of Palm Harbor-based Anderen Bank and Orlando-based First Commercial Bank of Florida will merge, the companies said Monday. The combination of Anderen Financial and FCB Florida Bancorporation will create a bank with a presence in the Orlando and Tampa markets with $850 million in assets, including $100 million in capital. The new bank will keep the name First Commercial Bank of Florida. ...more

April 7, 2009

Gun sales have risen dramatically. More than 600,000 Floridians are licensed to carry guns and they still are applying in record numbers. ...more

April 3, 2009