Clearwater K-9 retires from police department after six years on the job
The Clearwater Police Department bid adieu to one of its K-9’s Friday afternoon as he trades in his badge for belly rubs.
The Clearwater Police Department bid adieu to one of its K-9’s Friday afternoon as he trades in his badge for belly rubs.
Holiday man facing DUI charges in fatal hit-and-run
Troopers arrested Cheddy Herland Lewis, 33, of Holiday, for driving under the influence after they say he hit and killed a man running across US-19 and fled the scene early Saturday morning.
Troopers arrested Cheddy Herland Lewis, 33, of Holiday, for driving under the influence after they say he hit and killed a man running across US-19 and fled the scene early Saturday morning.
St. Petersburg City Council to explore preventing further rent increases
The city of St. Petersburg will explore new options to put the brakes on skyrocketing rent prices after mayor-elect Ken Welch is inaugurated, along with new city council members, on January 6.
The city of St. Petersburg will explore new options to put the brakes on skyrocketing rent prices after mayor-elect Ken Welch is inaugurated, along with new city council members, on January 6.
Florida man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
A Largo man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 63 months in prison. It's the longest prison sentence yet for a participant in the insurrection.
A Largo man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 63 months in prison. It's the longest prison sentence yet for a participant in the insurrection.
Daughter of fallen Pinellas County deputy to literally carry father’s legacy as she follows in his footsteps
When Katherine Shoulta's father, Deputy Jason Shoulta, died in an off-duty crash in 2012, she knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps. At her swearing-in, she was given his original handcuffs by her new employer -- the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
When Katherine Shoulta's father, Deputy Jason Shoulta, died in an off-duty crash in 2012, she knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps. At her swearing-in, she was given his original handcuffs by her new employer -- the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Man shot during ‘road rage situation’ in St. Pete, police say
A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries Thursday afternoon in an apparent road rage situation, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries Thursday afternoon in an apparent road rage situation, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Pinellas Park police arrest nurse accused of raping 69-year-old patient
Pinellas Park police have arrested the male nurse who they say was caught sexually assaulting a “vulnerable” female patient. They believe there could be more victims.
Pinellas Park police have arrested the male nurse who they say was caught sexually assaulting a “vulnerable” female patient. They believe there could be more victims.
70-year-old pedestrian in crosswalk hit, killed by DUI driver in Seminole, deputies say
Pinellas County deputies arrested a driver for DUI after she crashed into a pedestrian who was in a crosswalk, they said.
Pinellas County deputies arrested a driver for DUI after she crashed into a pedestrian who was in a crosswalk, they said.
Anclote River development gets go-ahead from commissioners despite pending lawsuits
Despite a vote from commissioners to move forward, the fight over land along the Anclote River isn’t over for concerned neighbors in Tarpon Springs who have filed three lawsuits to stop an apartment project from being built on 74 acres of green space.
Despite a vote from commissioners to move forward, the fight over land along the Anclote River isn’t over for concerned neighbors in Tarpon Springs who have filed three lawsuits to stop an apartment project from being built on 74 acres of green space.
'He's dangerous': Neighbor hopes Pinellas Park police locate nurse accused of raping 'vulnerable' patient
Pinellas Park police are searching for William Cease Jr., a nursing home employee accused of sexually battering a 69-year-old female patient. Detectives say they believe there are more victims.
Pinellas Park police are searching for William Cease Jr., a nursing home employee accused of sexually battering a 69-year-old female patient. Detectives say they believe there are more victims.
Largo man apologizes for role in Capitol riot, hopes for leniency
In a handwritten letter, Robert Palmer said he now realizes that former President Trump lied about the election results, writing, "little did I realize that they were the tyrannical ones desperate to hold on to power at any cost."
In a handwritten letter, Robert Palmer said he now realizes that former President Trump lied about the election results, writing, "little did I realize that they were the tyrannical ones desperate to hold on to power at any cost."
PSTA rides will be free for county students, teachers starting in 2022
Pinellas County leaders have come up with a creative solution to the county’s school bus driver shortage. Once 2022 rolls around, students and teachers can ride for free on all PSTA buses.
Pinellas County leaders have come up with a creative solution to the county’s school bus driver shortage. Once 2022 rolls around, students and teachers can ride for free on all PSTA buses.
Clearwater company helps the world taste better
Everyone loves the flavors of the season. From peppermint and gingerbread to hazelnut and cinnamon, many of the flavorings inside your favorite holiday drinks and food are actually developed in Clearwater.
Everyone loves the flavors of the season. From peppermint and gingerbread to hazelnut and cinnamon, many of the flavorings inside your favorite holiday drinks and food are actually developed in Clearwater.
Charity says volunteer wrote $79K in checks to herself, her business
Pinellas County deputies arrested a Largo woman this week and accused her of stealing funds from a charity for brain cancer research, where she volunteers.
Pinellas County deputies arrested a Largo woman this week and accused her of stealing funds from a charity for brain cancer research, where she volunteers.
John's Pass Village could become 'wet zone' under new proposal
There's a new proposal for those who like to hang out in John's Pass Village that would allow people to legally walk around with an alcoholic beverage.
There's a new proposal for those who like to hang out in John's Pass Village that would allow people to legally walk around with an alcoholic beverage.
7-foot beehive removed from St. Pete home, revealing 100 pounds of honey behind bathroom wall
A beekeeper was requested at a St. Pete home, where she found a 7-foot behive behind the shower wall. She believes there was around 100 pounds of honey and up to 80,000 bees living in there.
A beekeeper was requested at a St. Pete home, where she found a 7-foot behive behind the shower wall. She believes there was around 100 pounds of honey and up to 80,000 bees living in there.
97-year-old man dies following crash in St. Pete, police say
St. Pete police say an elderly man involved in a crash was taken to a hospital with minor injuries but passed away the next day.
St. Pete police say an elderly man involved in a crash was taken to a hospital with minor injuries but passed away the next day.
Pinellas deputies go on shopping spree to purchase presents for families in need
Dozens of Pinellas County Sheriffs Office deputies, volunteers, and community members were up early Tuesday morning to load shopping carts with toys and basic necessities for those in need. This year, deputies shopped for over 200 families and 500 kids in the county.
Dozens of Pinellas County Sheriffs Office deputies, volunteers, and community members were up early Tuesday morning to load shopping carts with toys and basic necessities for those in need. This year, deputies shopped for over 200 families and 500 kids in the county.
Bicyclist killed in crash with motor vehicle, Pinellas Park police say
The Pinellas Park Police Department is investigating a crash Saturday night left a bicyclist dead.
The Pinellas Park Police Department is investigating a crash Saturday night left a bicyclist dead.
Police: Suspect arrested after body of man thrown overboard during fight found floating offshore
Clearwater police arrested a man they say threw another man off a boat in the Intercostal waterway. The body of the man thrown overboard was found 1.5 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.
Clearwater police arrested a man they say threw another man off a boat in the Intercostal waterway. The body of the man thrown overboard was found 1.5 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.