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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...
‘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...
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....
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.
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...
Central Florida Armed Kidnapping Suspect Arrested
A Central Florida armed kidnapping suspect has been arrested. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, safely located 25-year-old Jayanna Clark after more than 18 hours of searching throughout the region. Detectives found Clark in the 2200 block of 13th Lane...
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...
Attorney John Trevena speaks after hit-and-run crash left him seriously hurt
LARGO, Fla. - He's used to defending accused criminals, but attorney John Trevena and his wife have found themselves to be victims in a serious hit-and-run crash. It happened on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County. FHP troopers are searching for the driver. It was a scary ordeal for Trevena and...
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...
Pinellas County Injury Crash I-275
A Tesla sedan, driven by a 25-year-old St. Petersburg man, was traveling southbound on I-275 at a high rate of speed. Near the 16 Milepost and approaching the Skyway Bridge, the driver lost control, departed the roadway, entered the shoulder, collided with a drainage pond, and overturned into the mangroves.
Search Underway For 13-Year-Old Port Richey Girl: Pasco Sheriff
PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently searching for Neveah Lamaye, a missing/runaway 13-year-old. Lamaye is 5’4”, around 173 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Lamaye was last seen on July 26 at around 9:50 a.m. in the Huckleberry Dr. area of Port...
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