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23 Arrested In Operation Targeting Drug Trafficking And Dog Fighting In Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla.- Detectives from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, along with the St. Petersburg Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, have successfully apprehended 23 suspects involved in drug trafficking and dog fighting operations. The arrests were the culmination of two separate investigations launched...
14-year-old charged with murder after shooting in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 14-year-old was charged with first-degree murder after shooting and killing a woman at random, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened just before 11 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of 27th Street North and 59th Avenue North. Deputies arrived to find...
Teenager in Critical Condition After Shooting in St. Petersburg, Police Seek Public's Help
A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a shooting incident in St. Petersburg. The young victim found himself enmeshed in sudden violence near the crossroads of 20th Ave. S and 44th St. S, around the afternoon hour of 3:45 p.m. He quickly sought refuge in a nearby house to solicit help, following the shots fired by an unidentified group. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, the teen was subsequently rushed to the hospital and remains in a critical but stable condition.
Fatal Shooting in St. Petersburg: 50-Year-Old Man Dies After Accidental Discharge of Gun (emphasizes the fatal nature of the incident)
Fatal Shooting in St. Petersburg: Man Killed While Handling Guns Tragic Weekend Incident – St. Petersburg Man Dies in Accidental Fatal Shooting I read the news from True Crime News about a tragic incident in St. Petersburg over the weekend. It’s heartbreaking to hear that a 50-year-old man lost his life due to a shooting. […]
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.
Lightning strikes: Bay area doctor explains impacts after a person is struck
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 16-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was one of four teenagers injured by a lightning strike in St. Petersburg on Thursday, and a pediatric doctor shared how lightning impacts your body. Lightning is a part of living in Florida, especially in the Tampa...
‘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...
Madeira Beach Community Mourns After Drowning Incident Claims Life of Local Swimmer
A tragic drowning incident unfolded off the coast of Madeira Beach earlier this week. On the evening of July 22, deputies rushed to the scene near 12960 Gulf Boulevard after receiving reports of a distressed swimmer, later identified as 31-year-old Hector Colon. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Colon was struggling in the water with his roommate, Angel Nunez, during an unexpected surge in the current. The official statement notes that, while Nunez managed to swim backwards to safety, Colon was seen calling for help before he was pulled under by the waves.
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.
Bradenton Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
U.S. District Judge William Jung sentenced Pierre C. Marc, a 37-year-old resident of Bradenton, to 30 years in federal prison for his role in a major drug distribution operation in the Middle District of Florida. Marc was found guilty by a jury on April 9, 2024, of conspiracy to distribute...
Clearwater men plead guilty to federal firearm and ammunition charges
TAMPA, Florida — Two Clearwater men have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the possession of firearms and ammunition by convicted felons, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Robert Pugh, 33, and Leon Williams, 35, both of Clearwater, face significant prison time after admitting to the charges....
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