This Week: Wandering Gator, 4-Car Crash, Racism Claims, 50 Legs

1) Racism Allegations: East Lake Fire Chief Wants Independent Investigation

Two East Lake Fire lieutenants and a fire commissioner are involved in an assortment of accusations against each other that includes racist text messages, discriminatory behavior and Nazi salutes.

2) Wandering 10-Foot-Long Gator Caught in East Lake

"They said the gator was snapping at cars in front of the dentist office," said Pinellas County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Cristen Rensel, referring to the person who called 911 early Tuesday morning.

3) 4-Car Crash Closes Northbound U.S. 19 for 2 Hours

Florida Highway Patrol investigators say Axios A. Kazouris, 30, crashed into three other vehicles after he attempted to make a u-turn by driving over the grassy median just north of Nebraska Avenue in Palm Harbor Wednesday.

4) East Lake Gator Turned Over To Trapper

The 10-foot gator was captured on Tuesday.

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Former pro wrester and amputee Steve Chamberland is founder of the 50 Legs prosthetics charity which recently had a golf tournament at Tarpon Woods Golf Club. 8-year-old Kylie Smith is one of the charity's beneficiaries who attended the tournament.

6) New Homes For Sale in East Lake This Week

Find homes for sale in East Lake on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

7) YMCA Honors Volunteers of the Year

Congratulations to those awarded. Find out how you can become a volunteer at the Y in this article.

8)  Mock Drunk Driving Crash Aims to Educate Teens

East Lake Firefighters and other agencies staged a mock drunk driving car crash to educate teens about the dangers of drinking and driving.

9) 'Elvis' Sighted in East Lake

Elvis Presley and a friend who looked a lot like Marilyn Monroe stopped by the East Lake Rotary Club Car Show held at John Chesnut Sr. Park on Saturday, April 27.

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