Crime & Safety

This Week: Best Ice Cream, 2 New Restaurants, Vet Tech Arrested, 8 Job Openings

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from July 28 through Aug. 3, 2013.

Joseph T. Jordan, 50, of Palm Harbor is one of five people arrested in an insurance fraud case investigated by the Florida Department of Financial Services.

2) Vet Technician Accused of Stealing Hydrocodone, Tramadol

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Deputies say Danielle Betty Childers, 27, of Palm Harbor, stole more than 2,000 pills from the medication safe at Animal Emergency and Urgent Care.

3) Customers Review New Burrito Bus Restaurant

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Palm Harbor's Burrito Bus Cantina and Margarita Bar is the latest offering from veteran restauranteur Chris Fragale. The Mexican-themed restaurant opened for business on Sunday, July 28, 2013.

4) Top 10 July Stories: Trouble at Surf & Turf, 11-Foot-Long Crocodile, Screaming and Pistols

Here's what Palm Harbor Patch readers were clicking on in July.

5) 8 New Job Openings in the Palm Harbor Area

Check out some of the latest job openings within 5 miles of Palm Harbor.

6) Ozona Tavern to Open at Former J.C. Craver's Location

"Our concept has changed. It's more of a cute, quaint community tavern, that's the aim that we're going for," said Vince LaMattina, founder of J.C. Craver's, who co-owns the new Ozona Tavern with his wife Kelly.

7) 2013 Florida Sales Tax Holiday: What You Need to Know

It's back-to-school time already! Here's everything you need to know about Florida's 2013 Sales Tax Holiday.

8) Palm Harbor Residents Arrested: July 25-28, 2013

These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges including home invasion, burglary, selling insurance without a license, grand theft and more.

9) Detectives: Inmates Used Rope to Hoist Drugs to 6th Floor of Jail

Two inmates smuggled drugs, cigarettes and other items into the Pinellas County Jail using a rope and the help of a man outside of the jail, investigators say.

10) Which Ice Cream is Best? Palm Harbor Kids and Parents Disagree

Here in Palm Harbor, ice cream is a popular way to cool down from the steamy summer heat. But when it comes to favorite flavors, kids and parents just don't agree.

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