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Things to do around Pinellas: July 18-24
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier. 615 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Indulge in delectable ice cream this National Ice Cream day at the Pier. With 25 vendors, unique and classic ice cream flavors, live music and family friendly activities, a day full of sweet treats and fun awaits. www.tampabayicecreamfest.com.
FLUFF Animal Rescue celebrates grand opening of Pinellas Park facility
PINELLAS PARK — FLUFF Animal Rescue founder Kimmy Chandler’s life-changing moment came back in 2016 in a pet store parking lot, where she saw a group of women giving away dogs that would be put down otherwise. “That was the first moment,” Chandler said. “I knew that if...
Suspected DUI driver arrested after fiery Seminole chain-reaction crash kills 1, injures 1
SEMINOLE, Fla. - A deadly multi-vehicle crash in Seminole is under investigation. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, several vehicles were stopped at a red light in the eastbound lanes of Bay Pines Boulevard at 100th Way North shortly after 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday. That’s when deputies say...
Driver arrested for deadly fiery vehicle crash in Seminole on Bay Pines Boulevard
Deputies assigned to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team responded to a deadly crash Tuesday evening. The crash occurred at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, on Bay Pines Boulevard and 100th Way. A witness to the crash indicated that the driver of a...
Pinellas attorney John Trevena seriously injured in hit-and-run crash
John Trevena felt his knees explode with pain as he was thrown against the dashboard of his car. Then he felt nothing. Trevena dialed 911 from inside the smashed Volkswagen Beetle. “I think I’m paralyzed,” he told the dispatcher. Trevena, a Pinellas County lawyer who has tried a...
First look at Pinellas budget has lower tax rate, raises for county employees
An early version of Pinellas County’s next budget proposes lowering the property tax rate for the third time in four years while also meeting goals on infrastructure, beach renourishment, public safety and short-term rental enforcement. The $4.3 billion preliminary budget, highlights of which were shown to commissioners at their...
Pinellas detention deputy who resigned faces additional child pornography charges
A former Pinellas Sheriff’s Office detention deputy who was arrested in that county on child pornography charges earlier this month now faces additional charges in Hillsborough County after investigators there found more pornographic material, officials said. On July 1, Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office detectives obtained a search warrant for a...
Report: US 19 in Pinellas County is deadliest road by county in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A new report ranks U.S. Highway 19 in Pinellas County as the deadliest road by county in Florida. Consumer Affairs, a journal of consumer research, published a study that compared traffic deaths across the state. Researchers found that U.S. 19's stretch in Pinellas County is the deadliest road by county with 94 fatalities since 2020.
Robert Blackmon rescinds Vince Nowicki endorsement, backs David Leatherwood in Pinellas Commission race
Former St. Petersburg City Council member Robert Blackmon has rescinded his endorsement for Vince Nowicki and is instead backing David Leatherwood. Nowicki and Leatherwood are facing each other in the GOP Primary for District 1. The winner will take on incumbent Democrat Charlie Justice. Blackmon first endorsed Nowicki last July,...
Fatal Crash Closes Seminole Intersection: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County Deputies are currently investigating a fatal crash at the intersection of Bay Pines Boulevard and 100th Way North in Seminole. The intersection is expected to be closed for several hours. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Updates will...
Kitty litter in classrooms? Pinellas schools candidate insists it’s true
Pinellas County school board candidate Erika Picard insists that students who identify as cats are seeking special treatment in schools. As part of her campaign, the Palm Harbor University High guidance counselor regularly refers to students requesting litter boxes in their school restrooms. This week was no exception. Explaining her...
Homeless toddlers inspired the child welfare laws
The idea of toddlers being homeless ignited three local Florida leaders to draft one of the first pieces of legislation to advocate for children. The intense drive for change started in 1945 when troubled and dependent minors and children as young as three and four years old were housed in adult jails with no place to go. A judge, an attorney, and the founder of the St. Petersburg Junior League put their minds together to champion legislation to protect children in need of someone to look out for them.
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