Man steals, burns 2 Clearwater post office flags: affidavit
A man was seen stealing an American Flag and POW/MIA flag from a Clearwater post office before he set them both on fire at a gas station across the street, according to a Pinellas County affidavit.
A man was seen stealing an American Flag and POW/MIA flag from a Clearwater post office before he set them both on fire at a gas station across the street, according to a Pinellas County affidavit.
Man accused of stealing $663K from City of Dunedin after posing as contractor
A Utah man faces grand theft charges after investigators say he emailed the City of Dunedin posing as a contractor and stole more than $663,000.
A Utah man faces grand theft charges after investigators say he emailed the City of Dunedin posing as a contractor and stole more than $663,000.
Vaporized gold helping solve crimes in Pinellas County
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is using vaporized gold to help investigators solve crimes.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is using vaporized gold to help investigators solve crimes.
Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100M from special needs trusts indicted on federal charges
Pinellas County businessman, Leo Govoni, and his partner, John Weitek, who are accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, are now both facing over 200 years in jail, according to United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe.
Pinellas County businessman, Leo Govoni, and his partner, John Weitek, who are accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, are now both facing over 200 years in jail, according to United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe.
Governor DeSantis signs condo relief bill in Clearwater
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills at Clearwater’s Island Way Grill on Monday morning that will impact condo owners.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills at Clearwater’s Island Way Grill on Monday morning that will impact condo owners.
Dozens of 'critically missing' Florida children recovered, 8 suspects arrested in Operation Dragon Eye
Federal, state and local agencies partnered to safely recover 60 "critically missing" children throughout the Tampa Bay area in what U.S. Marshals call the most successful missing child recovery operation in American history.
Federal, state and local agencies partnered to safely recover 60 "critically missing" children throughout the Tampa Bay area in what U.S. Marshals call the most successful missing child recovery operation in American history.
Largo man arrested on child porn and bestiality charges: affidavit
A Largo man has been arrested for sexual activity involving animals and possession of child pornography, according to a St. Petersburg Police arrest affidavit.
A Largo man has been arrested for sexual activity involving animals and possession of child pornography, according to a St. Petersburg Police arrest affidavit.
'The Resilient' performs at Jannus Live with mission to help wounded veterans
"The Resilient" performed a concert at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg Friday night and they’re all about getting their mission out there.
"The Resilient" performed a concert at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg Friday night and they’re all about getting their mission out there.
Florida man convicted of decapitating his dog ‘Dexter’ wants out of jail
The attorney representing the Pinellas County man convicted of killing and dumping a rescue dog days after adopting him was back in court on Friday, asking a judge to let him out of jail on bond while he appeals his conviction.
The attorney representing the Pinellas County man convicted of killing and dumping a rescue dog days after adopting him was back in court on Friday, asking a judge to let him out of jail on bond while he appeals his conviction.
Young St. Pete racer turning heads, breaking records in Italy
With the IndyCar Series racing across FOX on Sunday afternoons, a St. Petersburg teenager is on the fast track to be right there with them one day or racing in the F1 series. He's breaking records as one of the youngest in the world driving professionally and already one of the fastest.
With the IndyCar Series racing across FOX on Sunday afternoons, a St. Petersburg teenager is on the fast track to be right there with them one day or racing in the F1 series. He's breaking records as one of the youngest in the world driving professionally and already one of the fastest.
Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100M from special needs trusts won't face criminal contempt charge
A federal bankruptcy judge declined to recommend a criminal contempt of court charge for Leo Govoni, but the Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from the trust funds of people with disabilities is still in plenty of trouble.
A federal bankruptcy judge declined to recommend a criminal contempt of court charge for Leo Govoni, but the Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from the trust funds of people with disabilities is still in plenty of trouble.
Summer camps at Dunedin Fine Art Center
Each year, around 1,300 to 1,500 kids attend summer camps at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Each year, around 1,300 to 1,500 kids attend summer camps at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Man taken to hospital after Pinellas Park shooting
A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening after a shooting in Pinellas Park, according to officials.
A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening after a shooting in Pinellas Park, according to officials.
Mosquito surge in Tampa Bay tied to hurricane aftermath, abandoned lots
Residents across coastal Tampa Bay, especially in areas like Treasure Island, are swatting more than usual this summer — and it’s not just the heat that’s rising.
Residents across coastal Tampa Bay, especially in areas like Treasure Island, are swatting more than usual this summer — and it’s not just the heat that’s rising.
Tarpon Springs Police Officer Nicholas Wood dies at age 29, chief says
A 29-year-old Tarpon Springs police officer has died after a non-work-related medical issue, Police Chief Jeff Young announced on the department's Facebook page.
A 29-year-old Tarpon Springs police officer has died after a non-work-related medical issue, Police Chief Jeff Young announced on the department's Facebook page.
Treasure Island Vice Mayor faces resignation calls after anonymous Facebook posts
Vice Mayor Tammy Vasquez of Treasure Island is under fire for anonymously posting Facebook comments aimed at residents—comments she now admits to writing. The controversy came to a head at a heated city meeting Monday night, with multiple residents demanding her resignation.
Vice Mayor Tammy Vasquez of Treasure Island is under fire for anonymously posting Facebook comments aimed at residents—comments she now admits to writing. The controversy came to a head at a heated city meeting Monday night, with multiple residents demanding her resignation.
Pinellas County approves $125M sand dune project after devastating hurricane season
Sand dunes along the Pinellas County coast took a hard hit during last year's hurricanes. They play a huge role in providing protection against storm surge. Now, the county is putting millions into restoring them.
Sand dunes along the Pinellas County coast took a hard hit during last year's hurricanes. They play a huge role in providing protection against storm surge. Now, the county is putting millions into restoring them.
Former hospital to become affordable housing for seniors
A hospital in St. Pete, that has sat vacant for a decade, is getting a second life.
A hospital in St. Pete, that has sat vacant for a decade, is getting a second life.
Shootout leads to 2 arrests, Pinellas Park police searching for 3rd suspect
Two men were arrested and a third is wanted after Pinellas Park police say a shootout left two other people hurt.
Two men were arrested and a third is wanted after Pinellas Park police say a shootout left two other people hurt.
Man dies after being pulled from water on Sand Key: Clearwater officials
A man has died after being pulled from the water just north of the Clearwater Sailing Center on the Intracoastal Waterway, according to the City of Clearwater.
A man has died after being pulled from the water just north of the Clearwater Sailing Center on the Intracoastal Waterway, according to the City of Clearwater.