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Arrest made two months after pedestrian seriously injured in St. Petersburg crash

Police in St. Petersburg have arrested a man more than two months after a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured in an early-morning crash.
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Highlights the Importance of Florida’s Move Over Law After Deputy’s...

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office recently took to social media to share a stark reminder about the importance of Florida's Move Over Law after a close call involving Deputy Polak. In the post, which details the dangerous encounter, all motorists were urged to follow the safety regulations designed to protect roadside...
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Satirical AND TRUE: Woman claims spider bites led to toe amputations!

The new year just started, and already 2025 is like, “Oh, you thought we were easing into this gently?” No. We’re kicking things off with a headline that sounds like a rejected horror movie: Woman Claims Spider Bites Led to Toe Amputations.
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Pinellas County Traffic Alert: Skyway Bridge And Key Routes Face Major Closures Jan 11-17

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists in Pinellas County should prepare for a week of detours and potential delays as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) rolls out a fresh round of lane closures starting Sunday, January 11, 2026. From the Sunshine Skyway to the busy US 19 corridor, maintenance and...
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Tampa Bay Area To Plunge From 80s To 30s In Wild Weather Week

TAMPA, Fla. – Residents might want to keep both their flip-flops and heavy coats handy this week, as the region prepares for a volatile stretch of weather that will see temperatures swing nearly 50 degrees. The week begins with a taste of early summer, but forecasters warn that a...
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Puppies, dogs left for dead in Largo are happily adjusting to their new ‘furever’...

A heartbreaking case of animal abuse in Largo officially has a happy ending for nine puppies and four dogs rescued from breeders charged with felony cruelty. The last of the puppies, named after Santa’s reindeer and abandoned with two female Shiba Inus, all with Parvo infections, is in his “furever” home.
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Florida Weather Alert: Freeze and Frost Risks Rise Sharply From Panhandle to Tampa January...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tallahassee, Florida – An unusually strong surge of Arctic air is expected to push into Florida beginning Thursday, bringing a significant increase in frost and freezing conditions across much of the state...
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Pinellas County Schools now requires Level 2 background checks on all volunteers

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — With the new year comes some big changes for volunteers in Pinellas County Schools. The district is now requiring all volunteers to go through a Level 2 background screening, costing volunteers anywhere from $75 to $90. Curtis Campogni has two kids in Pinellas County Schools...
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St. Pete luxury high-rise approved, low-income residents facing displacement

A long-debated high-rise is officially moving forward in downtown St. Petersburg despite strong opposition from residents who say they’ll be displaced by the project. The city’s Development Review Commission voted 4–1 to approve a 21-story luxury apartment tower called "The Pelican," clearing the way for demolition...
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Pinellas County, FL – Scam Alert: Fake FLHSMV Texts Target Drivers

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pinellas County, FL – Local drivers are being warned of a new text message scam impersonating the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), according to a statement shared by the...

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