Pinellas County use-of-force task force made up solely of Pinellas County law enforcement officers
Four law enforcement agencies within Pinellas County announced the creation of the Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force, which they say is part of an effort to build community trust and reduce any perception of a conflict-of-interest during investigations involving law enforcement officers.
Four law enforcement agencies within Pinellas County announced the creation of the Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force, which they say is part of an effort to build community trust and reduce any perception of a conflict-of-interest during investigations involving law enforcement officers.
Family hopes someone finds dog floating in Tampa Bay after falling off boat near Bahia Beach Reef
A family hopes there's a happy ending to the story of their beloved dog after he fell off his owner's boat Saturday just before midnight.
A family hopes there's a happy ending to the story of their beloved dog after he fell off his owner's boat Saturday just before midnight.
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.
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.
16-year-old boy shot in Tarpon Springs, police say
A teenager in Tarpon Springs is expected to survive after he was shot Sunday night.
A teenager in Tarpon Springs is expected to survive after he was shot Sunday night.
St. Pete will resume city's utility non-payment fees and shutoff policies
For residents living in the city of St. Petersburg, officials will begin penalizing people for late payments.
For residents living in the city of St. Petersburg, officials will begin penalizing people for late payments.
Inmate death at Pinellas county Jail under investigation
Detectives from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s robbery/homicide unit are investigating a death at the Pinellas County Jail.
Detectives from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s robbery/homicide unit are investigating a death at the Pinellas County Jail.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium releases sea turtle hatchlings found in storm drain back into the Gulf
After a health assessment by Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff, 87 sea turtle hatchlings “disoriented” after being found in a Florida storm drain, were released back into the ocean overnight on July 15.
After a health assessment by Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff, 87 sea turtle hatchlings “disoriented” after being found in a Florida storm drain, were released back into the ocean overnight on July 15.
St. Petersburg Pier splash pad helps families beat the heat
If you’re looking to beat the heat this summer, then the new pier in St. Petersburg has something for you.
If you’re looking to beat the heat this summer, then the new pier in St. Petersburg has something for you.
Driver hospitalized after being shot in St. Petersburg
A 21-year-old man was shot while driving near downtown St. Petersburg early Saturday morning.
A 21-year-old man was shot while driving near downtown St. Petersburg early Saturday morning.
Rehabilitation center for human trafficking victims to open in Pinellas County
Human trafficking is still a growing problem in the sunshine state. Florida ranks third in the nation for the most reported potential cases.
Human trafficking is still a growing problem in the sunshine state. Florida ranks third in the nation for the most reported potential cases.
Florida in 'red zone' of COVID-19 case growth, report shows
A report compiled for the White House Coronavirus Task Force shows 18 states, including Florida, are in the "red zone" for growing numbers of COVID-19 cases.
A report compiled for the White House Coronavirus Task Force shows 18 states, including Florida, are in the "red zone" for growing numbers of COVID-19 cases.
Lake County lawmaker suing Pinellas County over mask ordinance
State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-District 32) says he is filing lawsuits against multiple Florida counties and cities for mask mandates he says are unconstitutional and an invasion of privacy.
State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-District 32) says he is filing lawsuits against multiple Florida counties and cities for mask mandates he says are unconstitutional and an invasion of privacy.
St. Petersburg couple sets up little libraries to promote literacy during pandemic
Many Tampa Bay area public libraries remain closed to customers, due to concerns over COVID-19. That makes access to a good book difficult for a lot of people.
Many Tampa Bay area public libraries remain closed to customers, due to concerns over COVID-19. That makes access to a good book difficult for a lot of people.
Tampa Bay Rays to fill ballpark with cardboard cutouts of fans
Even though Ray’s fans can’t cheer on their favorite team in person, their smiling faces can still be in the stands at Tropicana Field.
Even though Ray’s fans can’t cheer on their favorite team in person, their smiling faces can still be in the stands at Tropicana Field.
COVID-19 spreading through Pinellas County though percentage of positive cases is down, health official says
Pinellas County leaders met this morning to assess the spread of COVID-19 in the county.
Pinellas County leaders met this morning to assess the spread of COVID-19 in the county.
Nonprofit to host virtual concert to raise money for Pinellas County senior citizens
Sheri Gruden is spending her time putting plans together for an event to help seniors in need of financial help.
Sheri Gruden is spending her time putting plans together for an event to help seniors in need of financial help.
Vehicle crashes into Dunedin home
Deputies say four teenagers were in an SUV when it crashed into part of a home this morning.
Deputies say four teenagers were in an SUV when it crashed into part of a home this morning.
Pinellas deputies arrest twin brothers on drug, firearm charges
Pinellas County deputies arrested Antonio and Mason Aponte, 19, on drug and firearm charges.
Pinellas County deputies arrested Antonio and Mason Aponte, 19, on drug and firearm charges.
Man dies in fire at Seminole senior living complex
Detectives are investigating the cause of a fire at an apartment building in Seminole that left a 65-year-old man dead. The fire began around 4 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Seminole Gardens apartments on 110th street North.
Detectives are investigating the cause of a fire at an apartment building in Seminole that left a 65-year-old man dead. The fire began around 4 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Seminole Gardens apartments on 110th street North.
Teachers across several Tampa Bay counties to protest school-reopening plans
As Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Michael Grego gave the school board a thorough breakdown of the district's reopening plan, dozens of teachers and staff protested the plan.
As Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Michael Grego gave the school board a thorough breakdown of the district's reopening plan, dozens of teachers and staff protested the plan.