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Cold Case, a Crash Story, Backpack Donations Turned Down and More on Patch

OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights!

1. Dunedin Patch Editor Katie Dolac is writing a weekly series about her experience in the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office's Citizens Academy. This week: A crash story brought back tragic memories, valuable lessons and information worth passing along.

2. A Dunedin man had sex with four girls younger than 12 who were in his care, and he may have other victims, detectives said Tuesday. Darrell B. Lawson, 39, faces six counts of capital sexual battery on a child under 12.

3. Curtis Fundamental Elementary's staff was trying to suggest The Backpack Lady Project donate to another school when a recent donation was turned down, the school's principal said Monday.

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4. Each week, Dunedin Patch will be asking local candidates where they stand on important issues leading up to November's elections. This week we asked mayoral candidates Dave Eggers and Bob Hackworth and city commission hopefuls David Carson and Heather Gracy how their past work experiences would contribute to their service, if elected. Who's getting your vote?

5. Clearwater Police homicide detectives released new details and digitally-enhanced video of man suspected of killing and robbing a taxi driver four years ago Monday at Fat Daddy's Watering Hole in Dunedin.

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