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Driver Charged with DUI in I-4 Crash That Killed Motorcyclist

Johnathon Dujuan Thompson | Florida Highway Patrol | Arrests
He is also accused of leaving the scene of the crash, FHP troopers said. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – A Brandon motorcyclist died this morning (Feb. 22) of injuries he received inRead More

Police: Eighth Grader Said He Would Bring Gun to School

Arrests | Crime | Handcuffs
St. Petersburg police said the threat was not credible but charged the boy with a second-degree felony. ST. PETERSBURG – An eighth grader at Bay Point Middle School has beenRead More

Port Richey Mayor Arrested After Firing Shots at SWAT Deputies

Dale Glen Massad | Pasco Sheriff | Arrests
Pasco sheriff’s deputies were trying to serve a search warrant the mayor’s home. No one was injured. PORT RICHEY – The Port Richey mayor was arrested Thursday (Feb. 21) afterRead More

Driver Arrested in I-75 Crash

I-75 Crash | Florida Highway Patrol | Traffic Crash
The crash closed lanes on I-75 for several hours, FHP troopers said. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – A Riverview woman was arrested in connectionRead More

Wealth Management Group to Move to St. Pete from NYC

Business | Agreement | Handshake
Dynasty Financial Partners will relocate current employees and sourcing talent in St. Petersburg in areas that include business development,  technology,  investments, human resources and legal. ST. PETERSBURG – The NewRead More

Largo Motorcyclist Dies in Fall from I-275 Overpass

Police Lights | Florida | TB Reporter
He was thrown from the motorcycle after losing control, FHP troopers said. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – A Largo man died early this morning (Feb. 21) when he was thrown off hisRead More

St. Pete Puts Paws on the Road to Being Pet Friendly

Dogs | Pets | Animals
Mayor Rick Kriseman announced an initiative to making St Pete a place where pets are happy, healthy and welcome. ST. PETERSBURG – In June 2018, Mayor Rick Kriseman signed aRead More

Dixie Hollins Student Threatened to ‘Shoot Up the School,’ Deputies Say

Isaac Meyers (Myers) | Pinellas Sheriff | Arrests
Pinellas deputies said he told them he made the statements, verbally and in texts, in a “joking manner.” PINELLAS COUNTY – A senior at Dixie Hollins threatened to shoot upRead More

Castor Proposal Seeks to Improve Children’s Health Care

Kathy Castor | U.S. Rep. | Politics
The ACE Kids Act is designed to improve access to care for children on Medicaid who have complex medical conditions. WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor, Gus Bilirakis, andRead More

Pinellas Schools Superintendent Awarded Medal for Good Citizenship

Charles R. Butler | Michael Grego | Sons of the American Revolution
The Silver Medal of Good Citizenship recognizes Michael Grego’s innovative leadership, effective program development, and record of outstanding achievement as Pinellas schools superintendent. ST. PETERSBURG – The St. Petersburg Chapter ofRead More