This Week: Wandering Gator, U-Turn Preceded 4-Car Crash, Homes for Sale, Free Gaming

1) 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 attempted to make a u-turn by driving over the grassy median just north of Nebraska Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

2) 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.

3) PHOTOS: 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 Spokesperson Cristen Rensel, referring to the person who called 911 early Tuesday morning.

4) Toddler Injured in Lawn Mower Accident Going Home This Weekend

Ireland Nugent, the spunky Palm Harbor toddler whose ankles were severed in a freak lawn mower accident on April 10, is scheduled to be released from the hospital this weekend.

5) Pedestrian Struck on Alt. U.S. 19

Amanda Chakos, 28, is in critical condition after she was struck while trying to cross Alt. U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor late Saturday. Chakos was thrown into a second pedestrian, who was also injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

6) Palm Harbor Entrepreneur Launches Free Gaming Website

The site is loaded with free internet-browser games that Tony Giallourakis, 52, of Palm Harbor, has handpicked and tested himself. He describes the site as a directory of free games that you won't find anywhere else.

7) New Homes For Sale in Palm Harbor This Week

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

8) High School Softball: Palm Harbor's Lady Hurricanes Advance to Regional Finals

Palm Harbor University High's Lady Hurricanes beat the defending state champion Durant High Cougars 1-0 in Tuesday evening's regional semi-finals.

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