Ax Handle Attack, Local Views on Texting While Driving Ban and Holiday Shopping Guide

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist made waves this week when he publicly announced, via Twitter, his party-swap from Independent to Democrat. 

Tarpon Springs Patch readers shared their personal photos from last weekend's 'There's Snow Place Like Tarpon Avenue' event.

The Tarpon Springs Yacht Club and Bayshore Cove Mobile Home Park teamed up to take in donations for the Toys for Tots program, yielding 8 new bikes and large number of toys.

A simple dish from Tarpon Tavern was featured as this week's A Taste of Tarpon.

Tarpon Springs Patch is hosting a photo contest this month with a 'We Are Tarpon Springs' theme.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced that he is moving a new captain to oversee the North District Station, which serves Tarpon Springs.

The Tarpon Springs Police Department underwent a three-day assessment as the first step toward accreditation.

A confrontation between two homeless men, which involved an ax handle left one hospitalized and one facing attempted murder charges, according to officials.

Flu statistics for Florida are showing a higher rate of cases this year than in 2011.

A recent article about a possible ban on texting while driving drew comments from locals. Here's what they had to say.

As 2012 nears its end, we want to hear from you. What was your favorite story from 2012 on Tarpon Springs Patch? Vote here.

One way to give back to Tarpon Springs this holiday season is to shop local. To make it easier, we created this stellar guide to local holiday shopping.

A 12-12-12 Sandy concert was a hit, nationwide. Check out these video clips from the show.

SAT scores from Tarpon Springs High School were ranked among the best in the area.

Tarpon Springs is decked out for the holidays. Have you seen the decorations around town? Check them out in this photo gallery.