Largo lawyer murder: Blood, firearms, $280,000 cash found in search of surgeon's vehicles, home, police say

A Pinellas County plastic surgeon may have been planning to harm or kill a lawyer for days before he showed up at Blanchard Law, P.A. in Largo on March 21, 2023, according to information in documents filed with Pinellas County courts. 

Largo lawyer's disappearance and alleged murder: Timeline of events

Court documents provide a detailed and disturbing timeline of events in the case of a missing Largo lawyer who is presumed dead – allegedly murdered by a Tarpon Springs surgeon.

Vietnam veterans honored for their service at Dunedin celebration

One by one, the Vietnam veterans were given a lapel pin, honoring their service. It was a small but important piece of gratitude – something they didn't get when they returned from the war 50 years ago.

FHP: St. Pete man hit, killed by van in Lealman

A St. Petersburg man lost his life Wednesday morning after troopers say he stepped into the path of a van. 

Disney film 'Ruby Bridges' temporarily pulled from one Pinellas County school after parent complaint

A Disney film about Ruby Bridges is causing a stir at one Pinellas County school and is now under review after a parent complained. Because of it, North Shore Elementary has temporarily pulled the film, sparking outrage among some education advocates.

1 killed in Clearwater hit-and-run crash, police say

The Clearwater Police Department is searching for the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday morning. 

Clearwater fire damages 2 homes, 4 vehicles and a carport

The American Red Cross is helping Clearwater residents who need a place to stay after their homes caught fire early Tuesday morning. 

Local group fundraising to buy 14-acre land in Pinellas County to protect rare plant, animal species

Along Klosterman Road near Tarpon Springs is a fence with thousands of green ribbons hanging on it. The ribbons represent the people who have donated money for the land behind the gate. 

Clearwater City council appoint former Mayor Brian Aungst Sr. to be interim mayor

By a unanimous vote, the Clearwater city council appointed a familiar face to fill the role of mayor after Frank Hibbard made a jaw-dropping exit last week after announcing his resignation. 

Largo attorney murder: Surveillance captures man exiting law firm pulling large cart; surgeon arrested

On the day a Largo attorney disappeared, a man was seen entering the main lobby of a law firm and walking out about two hours later, pulling a large cart, according to an arrest affidavit. Later, forensics showed a "large quantity of blood" was cleaned up in the building's bathroom.

Teenage babysitter arrested for Child Abuse in Pinellas County

Detectives from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 17-year-old Naledi Roberts on one count of Felony Child Abuse after she recorded herself placing a lit marijuana cigarette in the mouth of a one-year-old. 

Arrest made in stabbing murder of St. Petersburg woman

A week after the body of 34-year-old Jona Waller was found in an alley in St. Petersburg, police said they arrested the man for her death.