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Former Pinellas media exec avoids questions about money laundering charges

Former Bluewater Media CFO, Jeffery Crane, avoids questions about facing multiple money laundering charges. He's accused of stealing $2.4m and spending lavishly.
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Pinellas County bans open burning year-round

Open burning of yard waste, construction debris, and household trash is prohibited year-round in Pinellas County under Ordinance Sec. 58-206. Allowed fires include small recreational or cooking fires using clean wood or charcoal, as long as they meet fire safety rules:
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Investigators dismantle Florida synthetic drug ring; potent synthetic opioids seized

TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — An undercover investigation into a synthetic drug operation has led to arrests and the seizure of a substance authorities say is 13 times more potent than morphine. The investigation began with an anonymous tip on Jan. 28, 2026, and led Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies...
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St. Pete firefighter with TBI still recovering after hydrant failure; documents raise broader concerns

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A St. Petersburg firefighter is still recovering months after being injured during a call, as internal documents raise questions about the incident and point to what could be a larger issue involving fire hydrants across the city. The hydrant involved in the incident has since been...
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St. Petersburg Earns Trail Town Status

St. Petersburg received Trail Town status from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Greenways and Trails back in January. This recognition spotlights a three-mile stretch of the Pinellas Trail linking the Warehouse Arts District, EDGE District, Central Arts District, and Waterfront Arts...
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Unsolved Florida: 24 Years since the murder of Jean Ault

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - On March 23, 2002, the peaceful waters of Coquina Key Park became a crime scene. The body of Jean Ault, a retired state employee and beloved aunt, was discovered among the mangroves. She had been bound and beaten. What we know:. Ault was an active woman...
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St. Pete couple brings a taste of happiness with Rita’s Italian Ice

ST. PETERSBURG – When Frank and Valerie Brown opened their Rita's Italian Ice on 66th Street in St. Pete in late July, they weren't just launching another franchise. They were bringing a piece of their childhood to the community with a goal of connecting with families and sharing the comfort of something cold and...
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Deadly house fire investigation in St. Pete

A house fire in the Coquina Key area early Sunday morning has left one teenager dead and two others injured, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
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St. Petersburg man charged with beating Chihuahua to death

ST. PETERSBURG — A man was arrested after he kicked, threw and struck a 7-year-old Chihuahua mix with a chair, killing the dog, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies responded to a report of a verbal domestic disturbance at 5235 78th St. N. on March 14 and found the dog, named Sheba, dead outside the...
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Interview: Sebastian Bach is still living loud, and he’s bringing his birthday concert to...

Some rock stars spend their late-50s apologizing for the ’80s. Sebastian Bach is spending his 58th birthday screaming his way through St. Petersburg. On his actual birthday, April 3, Bach brings his Party Never Ends Tour to Ferg’s Live, a fitting venue for a singer who has never been particularly interested in...

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