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Drug trafficking and dog fighting ring busted in Pinellas County
LARGO, Fla. — Authorities in Pinellas County announced the arrest of nearly two dozen people over charges related to drug trafficking and dog fighting. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and St. Petersburg Police announced a crackdown on the crimes impacting multiple counties in the Tampa Bay Area. Dubbed "Operation...
‘Selfless’: Family of woman who died in I-10 traffic collision says she was retrieving a chair from the road
LOXLEY, Ala. (WALA) - A Seminole woman has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 10. Authorities have identified the victim in the traffic collision as 57-year-old Donna Steagall. Donna’s family says she had an open door, open refrigerator policy and that her favorite thing to say was...
Family of teen lightning strike victim gives update on son
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The family of 17-year-old Miguel Smet said he was doing well physically one day after being struck by lightning in downtown St. Petersburg. They told Spectrum News he was focused on the recovery of a friend who remained hospitalized after she was also hit by the bolt.
SEMINOLE MAN, 20, REMAINS HOSPITALIZED AFTER HE’S STRUCK BY BOAT WHILE LOBSTERING IN LOWER KEYS
A 20 year-old Seminole, Florida man snorkeling Wednesday morning was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a boat operated by a Key West man, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said Thursday. At 8:09 a.m. on July 24, FWC officers responded to a...
Largo Fire Rescue Tackles House Fire On Smoketree Circle
LARGO, Fla. – Largo Fire Rescue responded to a house fire on Smoketree Circle Friday morning around 10:56 AM. Upon arrival, crews found a large single-story home engulfed in flames and heavy smoke. Firefighters quickly initiated tactical measures, successfully controlling the blaze. All residents were safely evacuated from the...
Tampa Police Officer Relieved of Duty Following Arrest in Central Florida
An officer of the Tampa Police Department has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest for Battery Domestic Violence in Central Florida. Cornelius Young was arrested this month in an off-duty incident at Cortaro Drive in Sun City, following a reported verbal argument with an adult female victim known to him that turned physical. According to law enforcement, the victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the altercation.
St. Pete police searching for driver in deadly crash
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help locating a man they say was involved in a deadly crash earlier this week. Investigators say 26-year-old Herbert Jones was driving a blue Toyota Corolla eastbound on 22nd Avenue South at a high rate of speed around 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14.
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