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How dozens of golf carts started vanishing around Pinellas County
The golf carts started vanishing in early January, one after another. Among the first to go was a black cart with a deep-tinted windshield, alligator leather seat cushions and a polished wood steering wheel. It was furnished with a lift kit, which meant the driver and up to three passengers towered above other carts.
Drunk Clearwater captain fell off boat while 30 people were attending tour: Police
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A 53-year-old boat captain was arrested and charged with boating under the influence on Friday afternoon, according to the Clearwater Police Department. Witnesses told law enforcement that John Edward Beckwith, the captain of the Clearwater Fun Boat, was impaired to the point where he fell off the vessel just before 2 p.m. Police say when they spoke to employees on the boat they were told that Beckwith arrived at work stumbling and had food all over his face.
Largo man accused of fatally stabbing woman, granddaughter faces trial
Prosecutors presented gruesome new details Wednesday in the case of a Largo man accused of breaking into a home and stabbing a woman and her granddaughter to death in 2021. During opening statements, prosecutors said Sage Curry, now 22, snuck into the home through an unlocked window and killed Zhaneta Dindi, 78, and her granddaughter, Hera Dindi, 17.
Sofers sell Cody’s Roadhouse
BELLEAIR BLUFFS — When Suzy Sofer and her father, Stan, decided a year and a half ago they were ready to exit the restaurant business after owning the popular Cody’s Roadhouse restaurant for 18 years, they had hoped to host a farewell party with free food, drinks and gifts for their loyal staff and customers.
Retired Largo police K-9 dies
LARGO, Fla. — The Largo Police Department announced the passing of one of its beloved retired K-9s. Murphy worked with his handler Officer Pat Newbill for nine years and racked up more than 100 arrests and detained more than 650 suspects. The police department announced his death in a Facebook post on Sunday.
How loud is too loud? Safety Harbor businesses, neighbors clash over live music noise levels
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. - Downtown Safety Harbor businesses and some residents are butting heads over live music noise levels. Saturday night, BarFly on Main St. received its first ever noise violation citation at 9:17 p.m. during its Reggae Night from Pinellas County deputies. "We’re in the downtown cultural center, the...
Septuagenarian Florida man allegedly pummeled his wife of 55 years because she would not let him drive
"The victim advised that this had started because the defendant wanted to drive their vehicle," an affidavit filed in the case reads. The post ‘He was not supposed to drive’: 78-year-old Florida man allegedly pummeled his wife of 55 years in the head until she bled because she would not let him get behind the wheel first appeared on Law & Crime.
Belleair town employee accused of pocketing cash from water bill payments
A government employee in the small Pinellas County town of Belleair is accused of pocketing nearly $5,000 in cash from residents’ water bill payments. Town police arrested Jelani Gorham, 47, last week, according to court records. He faces a charge of scheming to defraud, a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
Award-winning Safety Harbor hot spot combines seafood market and restaurant
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. - The Tides Seafood Market and Provisions is a market and restaurant offering locally based products. "Our goal is to shine the light on all the great things that are in and around Tampa Bay," said co-owner and head chef, Jon Walker. The restaurant half of The...
Pinellas schools to offer day care for district employees starting in July
LARGO — Pinellas County school district employees with young children soon will have a new, more affordable option for their day care needs. The district is expanding its scope to include daylong child care services for kids ages 12 months to 48 months, beginning in late July. “Right now...
Florida man arrested after allegedly pelting roommate with pizza dough
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested earlier this month after he allegedly pelted his roommate with pizza dough because he was making coughing sounds he didn't like. Joseph Tresselt, 32, was charged with criminal mischief and simple battery after the incident that unfolded at a St. Petersburg...
Florida has Bob Graham to thank for the Skyway's safety measures. Here's why.
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla — The Sunshine Skyway Bridge looms large over Tampa Bay as the connector between Pinellas and Manatee counties as its impressive arches reach up to the sky over one of the busiest ports. The impressive height of the bridge isn't just a pretty design choice —...
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