Police: Street performers tug on heartstrings for tips, but the music and story aren't real

Pinellas Park PD says the next time you hear beautiful music coming from a street performer who claims to have fallen on hard times, be wary. The story and the music are usually fake.

No injuries after Pinellas Park apartment units damaged by fire

Although firefighters have not yet determined an official cause of the fire, neighbors believe something caused two propane tanks to explode.

Observant motorcycle salesmen help snag suspected identity thief

"He didn't care about interest rates. He didn't care about monthly payments. I'm like, ‘Something is not adding up,’" the Pinellas Park salesman recalled.

Pinellas Park police search for driver who crashed into church; 1 motorcyclist killed

Pinellas Park police are investigating a crash into a church that left one person dead. They are still searching for the driver who fled after slamming into the building.

Gunman kills woman in Pinellas Park; 1 other person hospitalized

A gunman killed a woman in Pinellas Park and left one other person hospitalized, before turning the gun on himself, police said Monday.

You can take a swing at MMA at this Pinellas training facility

MMA – mixed martial arts – is the world's fastest-growing sport and Florida is home to one of the biggest MMA training facilities, American MMA.

Mosque youth director engaged in sexual acts with minors at Pinellas Park home, police say

Pinellas Park police said he met his victims while volunteering as the youth director at a Bay Area mosque. They identified at least five victims, but believe there could be more.

Pinellas Park High's Robert Gunn, III lands lifelong dream offer from Clemson

Pinellas Park High's prized kicker went from not being sure he'd play in college to getting offers from Texas A&M and Clemson. That's why when Dabo Sweeny made him an offer, his reaction was pure emotion.

Pinellas Park police mourn passing of K9 Luuk

Pinellas Park police are mourning the loss of one of their K9s. The agency says K9 Luuk passed away June 1, after more than 6 years of service.

Artists recycle junk to build sculptures in Pinellas Park

An artist in Pinellas Park started a neighborhood street art program, leading other artists and volunteers in creating junk art made out of metal and other scraps. He teaches people how to do it for free as long as they agree to give it away.

St. Pete officer accused of using stolen credit card loses job

A probationary officer with St. Petersburg police is out of a job after investigators say he was arrested for trying to use a Texas woman's credit card information to make purchases from Walmart.