Groups against gun violence protest in St. Pete against proposed gun laws

Prevent Gun Violence Florida, families of the Parkland school shooting victims and other groups gathered in St. Petersburg Thursday in protest of proposed gun legislation.

Police chief: Clearwater Beach shooting suspect wanted to 'pick a fight'; second suspect arrested

The police chief of Clearwater announced a second arrest stemming from the deadly surf shop shooting during spring break. He also said it appears the suspect and deceased victim - who are both locals - didn't know each other.

Pinellas County deputy fired following DUI arrest

A former deputy with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is facing DUI charges after running a red light early Wednesday morning.  

Safety Harbor Resort and Spa fire extensively damages sauna

Guests at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa were evacuated Monday night after firefighters say a sauna caught fire. 

Sheriff: Suspect who 'ambushed' deputies skipped court hearing; killed by sergeant after wounding K9 handler

A Pinellas County deputy – who the sheriff described as an experienced law enforcement officer with grit – had surgery Monday morning after he was shot in the neck, hand, and leg while responding to a vehicle burglary report. Officials said the suspect was "waiting" for deputies before firing at them.

Deputy injured, suspected car burglar killed in Pinellas Park shoot-out

A suspected car burglar opened fire on Pinellas County deputies and a K9 Sunday night before being shot and killed by law enforcement. 

Thousands of athletes journey across Sunshine Skyway in support of armed forces

Nearly 8,000 runners, walkers and hand cyclists representing all 50 states and several different countries watched the sunrise as they trekked from Manatee to Pinellas County across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to reach the finish line at the annual Skyway 10k Race

86-year-old man arrested in connection with Safety Harbor hit-and-run crash

On Saturday, deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) arrested 86-year-old Timothy Rush in connection with a deadly Safety Harbor hit-and-run crash.

Pinellas County's Bike Your City highlights miles of trails available for all

About 100 people started Friday morning off with a bike ride through Oldsmar as part of Forward Pinellas’ seventh annual Bike Your City event. Pinellas County sheriff’s deputies escorted the group as they rode the six and a half miles.

Pinellas County lawmaker seeks to hold social media accountable for impacts on kids

A Pinellas County lawmaker's bipartisan bill to hold social media companies more accountable for their effects on minors cleared its first hurdle this week.