Pinellas County organizations help families get through tough times

Samantha Richardson Hardy is on a mission to collect items for families in need. Her organization is making sure parents and their babies have everything they need to stay safe and healthy during the pandemic.

Police: Drunk man called for help shortly before being hit, killed by truck

A homeless man, who called police early Saturday morning to say he was drunk and in need of assistance was hit and killed by a truck shortly after placing the call, according to Pinellas Park police.

After nearly 55 years in business, Wagon Wheel Flea Market to close permanently

A landmark flea market in Pinellas Park will not be reopening after the coronavirus shutdown. With "a heavy heart," the owners of the Wagon Wheel and Mustang Flea Markets announced Wednesday that they are closing for good.

Police arrest man accused of hitting, seriously injuring bicyclist

Timothy Manzi, 50, was arrested Friday evening after police say he hit and seriously injured bicyclist John Turley as he crossed US 19.

Salon owner reopens dream business in face of adversity

Renee Patterson owns Vintage 88 Salon in Pinellas Park, and while they only were allowed to reopen on May 11, Patterson knew how to handle the adversity and unknowns that she faced during the shutdown.

Gym owners angry, want green light to reopen

Hair and nail salons have been given the green light, but it’s still a big “no” for Florida’s gyms and fitness centers when it comes to reopening amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Pinellas Park business temporarily closes after owner arrested for violating 'safer-at-home' order

The owner of a store that specializes in card games such as "Magic: The Gathering," "Transformers," and "YuGiOh" was arrested by Pinellas County deputies for violating the county's 'safer at home' order.

Owner of Pinellas Park card game business arrested for violating 'safer at home' order

The owner of a store that specializes in card games -- such as "Magic: The Gathering," "Transformers," and "YuGiOh" --  was arrested by Pinellas County deputies for violating the county's 'safer at home' order.

One dead in Pinellas Park crash

A driver has passed away after a deadly crash at a Pinellas Park intersection Tuesday morning.

Man, 92, dies after electric scooter collides with Jeep in Pinellas Park

A 92-year-old man riding a Razor electric scooter died after colliding with a Jeep in Pinellas Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Diaper donations needed as shoppers hoard supplies during pandemic

On a normal day, this Pinellas County organization helps distribute diapers and other baby items to those who need it most, but in the last two weeks, the need has skyrocketed.

Pinellas Park teen found safe; Amber Alert canceled

Pinellas Park police found a scary scene Friday, putting into an effect an Amber Alert and a frantic search for a missing teenager.

AMI Kids to stop operations, second arrest made after student injured

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is freezing enrollment indefinitely at a school for at-risk youth after a student's skull was fractured, allegedly during an incident with a staff member.