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St. Petersburg Police Officer Disciplined Following Domestic Incident, Policy Violations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Petersburg Police officer has been disciplined following a review of allegations related to a domestic incident and departmental policy violations. Chief Anthony Holloway convened a Command Review Board to examine the case involving Officer John Antoine. On August 27,…

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Violent St. Petersburg Robbery: Suspect Bites Victim's Finger To Steal Rings

Violent St. Petersburg Robbery: Suspect Bites Elderly Victim’s Finger To Steal Rings

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who violently robbed a 65-year-old woman at knifepoint on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on January 27th near the intersection of 17th…

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Pedestrian Dies Following Dali Boulevard Crash In St. Petersburg; Driver Faces More Charges

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Paul Miller, the 37-year-old pedestrian struck on Dali Boulevard near Bayshore Drive Southeast on the night of January 22nd, has tragically died from his injuries. Mr. Miller passed away at 3:18 a.m. today, January 28th, at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in…

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The City of Tampa contributed $2 million to Casa Bel Mar, which includes one and two-bedroom units.

Casa Bel Mar Opens Doors, Providing Affordable Housing To Tampa Residents

TAMPA, Fla. – Just 18 months after breaking ground, Casa Bel Mar, a new affordable housing development, is set to open its doors this week, offering high-quality housing to hundreds of Tampa’s low-income residents. The 100-unit complex, featuring one and two-bedroom apartments, is the result…

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Largo High School Student Arrested In Maryland For Threatening To Shoot Up High School

LARGO, Fla. – A Largo High School student was arrested on Saturday, January 25th, after making a threatening post on Instagram. The 14-year-old student, identified as Nour Said, was taken into custody out of state in Maryland on Sunday and charged with Threatening Communications or…

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Diangelo Arevalo

Pasco Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing/Runaway Port Richey Teen

PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Diangelo Arevalo, a 15-year-old who has been reported missing/runaway. Arevalo was last seen on January 25, 2025, around 2 PM in the Portage Dr. area of Port Richey. Arevalo is described as…

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Head-On Collision In Winter Haven Claims One Life, Leaves Another Seriously Injured

Head-On Collision In Winter Haven Claims 1 Life, Leaves Another Seriously Injured

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A tragic head-on collision in Winter Haven early Saturday morning has left one man dead and another seriously injured. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fatal crash on State Road 60, east of Logistics Parkway, around 4:25 AM. According…

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