52 families received a box including turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie....
Pinellas County deputies drop off Thanksgiving meals to dozens of families
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Heritage Village to host Pinellas Folk Festival
LARGO — The Pinellas County Historical Society will turn back the pages of history to present the 2019 edition of the Pinellas Folk Festival, set for Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo.
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Heritage Village to host Pinellas Folk Festival
LARGO — The Pinellas County Historical Society will turn back the pages of history to present the 2019 edition of the Pinellas Folk Festival, set for Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo.
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Off Duty Largo Firemedic Struck by a Vehicle and Seriously Injured While Jogging in Dunedin
Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian crash that seriously injured a man in Dunedin.
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Off Duty Largo Firemedic Struck by a Vehicle and Seriously Injured While Jogging in Dunedin
Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian crash that seriously injured a man in Dunedin.
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Sheriff`s Office to host Discovery Day program for children
LARGO — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will host a Discovery Day program for children, ages 8-13, on Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Sheriff's Administration Building, 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo.
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Sheriff`s Office to host Discovery Day program for children
LARGO — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will host a Discovery Day program for children, ages 8-13, on Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Sheriff's Administration Building, 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo.
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From Tampa Bay filmmaker, women of a certain age find The Magic Hour in Largo
This inspiring documentary reminds all of us what it means to age well. In recognition of the work of the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF), Festivale50 celebrates 50 years of service in transforming Pinellas County for the better.
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From Tampa Bay filmmaker, women of a certain age find The Magic Hour in Largo
This inspiring documentary reminds all of us what it means to age well. In recognition of the work of the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF), Festivale50 celebrates 50 years of service in transforming Pinellas County for the better.
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Fourth murder charge filed in Tarpon Springs triple homicide case
LARGO — Shelby Nealy now faces his fourth murder charge for the first murder he’s accused of committing: the 2018 slaying of his ex-wife. The 25-year-old man learned he had been charged with a fourth count of first-degree murder during his first appearance hearing in court on Friday. He was arrested
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Fourth murder charge filed in Tarpon Springs triple homicide case
LARGO — Shelby Nealy now faces his fourth murder charge for the first murder he’s accused of committing: the 2018 slaying of his ex-wife. The 25-year-old man learned he had been charged with a fourth count of first-degree murder during his first appearance hearing in court on Friday. He was arrested
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Off-duty Pinellas deputy involved in rear-end collision in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG – A 28-year-old Tampa woman suffered minor injuries when an off-duty Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputy rear-ended her vehicle about 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in St. Petersburg.
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Off-duty Pinellas deputy involved in rear-end collision in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG – A 28-year-old Tampa woman suffered minor injuries when an off-duty Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputy rear-ended her vehicle about 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in St. Petersburg.
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A&E news around Pinellas County: Feb. 21
DUNEDIN – Trashy Treasures, an annual art garage sale, will take place Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, at Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. For information, call 727-298-3322 or visit www.dfac.org.
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DUNEDIN – Trashy Treasures, an annual art garage sale, will take place Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, at Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. For information, call 727-298-3322 or visit www.dfac.org.
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Cat found doused in gasoline, shot by air rifle in Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A Pinellas County woman filed an animal cruelty report with the sheriff's office after she found her seven-month-old cat shot in the face and doused with gasoline.
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Cat found doused in gasoline, shot by air rifle in Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A Pinellas County woman filed an animal cruelty report with the sheriff's office after she found her seven-month-old cat shot in the face and doused with gasoline.
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Pinellas Business Notebook: Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber announces annual award winners
ST. PETE BEACH — The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary. The ceremony featured music, food, drinks, fun and many awards. The chamber thanked the outgoing board of 2018 and welcomed the new 2019 board of directors.
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Pinellas Business Notebook: Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber announces annual award winners
ST. PETE BEACH — The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary. The ceremony featured music, food, drinks, fun and many awards. The chamber thanked the outgoing board of 2018 and welcomed the new 2019 board of directors.
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Pinellas County home sales plunged in January to lowest level in at least four years
Tampa Bay's housing market began the New Year with more of a whimper than a bang as homes sales plunged in Pinellas County. Prices barely inched up there and in Hillsborough County.
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Pinellas County home sales plunged in January to lowest level in at least four years
Tampa Bay's housing market began the New Year with more of a whimper than a bang as homes sales plunged in Pinellas County. Prices barely inched up there and in Hillsborough County.
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The Bay Area Renaissance Festival Celebrates 41 Years Of Family Entertainment
First held in 1979 in Largo, The Bay Area Renaissance Festival is a tradition that has lasted 41 years. From its small beginnings, it has grown into one of Tampa’s favorite annual attractions.
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The Bay Area Renaissance Festival Celebrates 41 Years Of Family Entertainment
First held in 1979 in Largo, The Bay Area Renaissance Festival is a tradition that has lasted 41 years. From its small beginnings, it has grown into one of Tampa’s favorite annual attractions.
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Largo Motorcyclist Killed When Thrown Off I-275 Overpass
TAMPA, FL -- A 51-year-old Largo man was killed Wednesday, Feb. 21, when he was thrown off his motorcycle and fell off the Interstate 275 overpass at Lois Avenue in Tampa. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at about 2:50 a.m. Verlon John McDonald was riding his 2007 Suzuki motorcycle south on
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Largo Motorcyclist Killed When Thrown Off I-275 Overpass
TAMPA, FL -- A 51-year-old Largo man was killed Wednesday, Feb. 21, when he was thrown off his motorcycle and fell off the Interstate 275 overpass at Lois Avenue in Tampa. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at about 2:50 a.m. Verlon John McDonald was riding his 2007 Suzuki motorcycle south on
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Window on Pinellas, Feb. 20
TARPON SPRINGS – Tarpon Springs Police officers responded to a shooting at approximately 2:15 a.m., Feb. 13, at the 400 block of East Oakwood Street. A call to the department indicated that multiple gunshots were heard. Responding officers eventually made contact with a subject who stated that while
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Window on Pinellas, Feb. 20
TARPON SPRINGS – Tarpon Springs Police officers responded to a shooting at approximately 2:15 a.m., Feb. 13, at the 400 block of East Oakwood Street. A call to the department indicated that multiple gunshots were heard. Responding officers eventually made contact with a subject who stated that while
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Pinellas Trail bridges in Palm Harbor reopen to public
PALM HARBOR — Enthusiasts of the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail in Palm Harbor have reason to celebrate. After a successful final inspection, Pinellas County reopened the pedestrian bridges over Alternate U.S. 19 and Orange Street on Feb. 15.
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Pinellas Trail bridges in Palm Harbor reopen to public
PALM HARBOR — Enthusiasts of the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail in Palm Harbor have reason to celebrate. After a successful final inspection, Pinellas County reopened the pedestrian bridges over Alternate U.S. 19 and Orange Street on Feb. 15.
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Forward Pinellas sets annual targets for safety measures
CLEARWATER — Roadway safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists is considered at federal, state and local levels. The Federal Highway Administration requires a “performance-based, outcome-driven planning process for developing transportation projects and monitoring infrastructure performance,”
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Forward Pinellas sets annual targets for safety measures
CLEARWATER — Roadway safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists is considered at federal, state and local levels. The Federal Highway Administration requires a “performance-based, outcome-driven planning process for developing transportation projects and monitoring infrastructure performance,”
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Elderly Pinellas Sex Offender Arrested For Indecent Exposure
Pinellas Park,Fl.(NewsRadio WFLA)-A registered sex offender is in trouble again for an incident involving children in Pinellas County. 89-year-old Edward Boelsche of Clearwater, allegedly exposed and fondled himself in front of children in Pinellas Park.
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Elderly Pinellas Sex Offender Arrested For Indecent Exposure
Pinellas Park,Fl.(NewsRadio WFLA)-A registered sex offender is in trouble again for an incident involving children in Pinellas County. 89-year-old Edward Boelsche of Clearwater, allegedly exposed and fondled himself in front of children in Pinellas Park.
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Pinellas transportation leaders hope to reduce fatal crashes by 17 percent
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Fatal crashes are on the rise in Pinellas County, increasing 3.6 percent over the past five years. Now, transportation leaders are on a mission to save lives. The group Forward Pinellas just set a new goal to reduce fatal crashes by 17 percent over the next two years.
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Pinellas transportation leaders hope to reduce fatal crashes by 17 percent
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Fatal crashes are on the rise in Pinellas County, increasing 3.6 percent over the past five years. Now, transportation leaders are on a mission to save lives. The group Forward Pinellas just set a new goal to reduce fatal crashes by 17 percent over the next two years.
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Michael Drejka, charged in parking lot shooting, can’t find house in Pinellas. Judge lets him move.
CLEARWATER — Michael Drejka, accused in the fatal Clearwater parking lot shooting, was back in court Friday asking a judge to let him leave Pinellas County. Drejka, 48, is facing eviction from his Pinellas County home, his attorneys said in court.
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Michael Drejka, charged in parking lot shooting, can’t find house in Pinellas. Judge lets him move.
CLEARWATER — Michael Drejka, accused in the fatal Clearwater parking lot shooting, was back in court Friday asking a judge to let him leave Pinellas County. Drejka, 48, is facing eviction from his Pinellas County home, his attorneys said in court.
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Dixie Hollins Student Threatened to ‘Shoot Up the School,’ Deputies Say
PINELLAS COUNTY – A senior at Dixie Hollins threatened to shoot up the school after he failed to win a “senior superlative” award, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
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Dixie Hollins Student Threatened to ‘Shoot Up the School,’ Deputies Say
PINELLAS COUNTY – A senior at Dixie Hollins threatened to shoot up the school after he failed to win a “senior superlative” award, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
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County departments present annual updates to commissioners
CLEARWATER — Six departments kicked off a series of annual presentations to Pinellas County commissioners during a Feb. 12 work session. The presentations provide an overview including number of employees in each department, as well as an update of projects done, those in process or recently complet
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County departments present annual updates to commissioners
CLEARWATER — Six departments kicked off a series of annual presentations to Pinellas County commissioners during a Feb. 12 work session. The presentations provide an overview including number of employees in each department, as well as an update of projects done, those in process or recently complet
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County To Celebrate 25th Birthday Of Brooker Creek Preserve
TARPON SPRINGS, FL -- Pinellas County will celebrate the 25th birthday of the Brooker Creek Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 23 with guided hikes, kids' crafts, presentations and birthday cake starting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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TARPON SPRINGS, FL -- Pinellas County will celebrate the 25th birthday of the Brooker Creek Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 23 with guided hikes, kids' crafts, presentations and birthday cake starting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Exit Interview: Straight talk from Mark Puente as he heads off to L.A. Times
Click the arrow above to listen to Catalyst publisher Joe Hamilton’s conversation with Mark Puente, accountability reporter for the Tampa Bay Times. As a three-time Pulizer Prize winning reporter, Mark Puente’s specialty is accountability. When Puente made his return to the Tampa Bay Times in 2016,
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Exit Interview: Straight talk from Mark Puente as he heads off to L.A. Times
Click the arrow above to listen to Catalyst publisher Joe Hamilton’s conversation with Mark Puente, accountability reporter for the Tampa Bay Times. As a three-time Pulizer Prize winning reporter, Mark Puente’s specialty is accountability. When Puente made his return to the Tampa Bay Times in 2016,
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USF leads nation in producing Fulbright Scholars
In the 1980s, Matt Mularkey jumped out of military planes. These days, he’s a Fulbright Award winner. The Largo native, St. Petersburg resident and University of South Florida professor was informed on Feb. 6 that he won a Fulbright Scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year. That only enhances USF’s
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USF leads nation in producing Fulbright Scholars
In the 1980s, Matt Mularkey jumped out of military planes. These days, he’s a Fulbright Award winner. The Largo native, St. Petersburg resident and University of South Florida professor was informed on Feb. 6 that he won a Fulbright Scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year. That only enhances USF’s
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Woman Who Drowned At Jewish Community Center Identified
TAMPA, FL -- Tampa Police have identified a woman who was found dead in an apparent drowning at the Jewish Community Center pool. Police say the woman is Tiffany Marie Jones, 33, of Largo. An employee discovered Jones' body in the swimming pool at 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, at about 7 a.m. on Sunday
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Woman Who Drowned At Jewish Community Center Identified
TAMPA, FL -- Tampa Police have identified a woman who was found dead in an apparent drowning at the Jewish Community Center pool. Police say the woman is Tiffany Marie Jones, 33, of Largo. An employee discovered Jones' body in the swimming pool at 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, at about 7 a.m. on Sunday
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Largo Police Release Names Of 2 Women Killed At Avalon RV Resort
LARGO, FL -- Largo Police have released the names of two women found dead in a burned-out mobile home on Feb. 8. However, there is still no news on how the women died. Largo Police say Diane Marie Morrocco, 52, and Carol Ann Benton, 50, were found dead at 16860 U.S. 19 in the Avalon RV Resort after
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Largo Police Release Names Of 2 Women Killed At Avalon RV Resort
LARGO, FL -- Largo Police have released the names of two women found dead in a burned-out mobile home on Feb. 8. However, there is still no news on how the women died. Largo Police say Diane Marie Morrocco, 52, and Carol Ann Benton, 50, were found dead at 16860 U.S. 19 in the Avalon RV Resort after
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