Beaches Jail Bookings: Feb. 15-19

The following report shows charges associated with residents on the beaches booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 15-19.

Indian Shores Man Arrested in Online Sex Offender Sting

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested 30 people in Operation Intercept II.

Pinellas Deputy Resigns After Encounter With Prostitute, Says Sheriff's Office

A document released by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office details an encounter former deputy Robert Johnson, 42, had with a prostitute, along with several other alleged violations, including giving a prostitute a ride home.

OMG PD: Resort Embezzlement, Jars of Pot, Tax Fraud Evidence in a 6-Year-Old's Backpack

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Detectives: Ex-TradeWinds Resort Employees Embezzled $780,000

Two former employees of the St. Pete Beach resort are accused of creating shell corporations and embezzling thousands of dollars they used to lead "very comfortable lifestyles," according to investigators.

Beaches Police Blotter: Feb. 9-15

A look at recent arrests by local law enforcement in the Pinellas beach communities.

OMG PD: U.S. Marshal Accidentally Shoots Self; School Bus Fight Video

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Elderly Man Dies After Heart Attack While Driving

A 65-year-old South Pasadena man died after suffering a heart attack while driving.

OMG PD: Prisoner Caught at Chuck E. Cheese's; Racial Slurs at McDonald's

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

OMG PD: Naked Man in Dunkin' Donuts, Prisoner Escapes, High School Fireworks

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

OMG PD: Wedgie Bandit, Vacuum Attack, Snoopy Gets Run Over

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Rip Current Risk Elevated Along Gulf Coast, Officials Say

State emergency management officials warned beachgoers in Pinellas and much of Florida's Gulf Coast to remain vigilant Thursday and Friday.

County Approves New 911 Dispatch System

Firefighters and paramedics will no longer both be dispatched to minor 911 calls, such as those about a fall or a sick person.

Passenger Run Over by PSTA Bus

The St. Petersburg man had just stepped off the bus, when he lost his balance, investigators said. The driver was from Indian Rocks Beach.

OMG PD: Ninjas, Bombs and a Samurai Sword

We compile the odd, unusual and ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

300 Confiscated Animals Treated at SPCA Shelter

The nonprofit SPCA Tampa Bay in Largo brought in two veterinarians to assess the menagerie of animals.

OMG PD: Hate Crime, Falling Bullet, Big Cocaine Bust

We compile the odd, unusual and ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Sheriff Coming to St. Pete Beach on Jan. 6

The Pinellas County Sheriff will be taking over jurisdiction of St. Pete Beach on the 6th.

Florida DUIs By the Numbers

Find out how prevalent DUIs are in the state.

OMG PD: Robber Likes His Bud (Light), Bank Robber Gets Away With – Nothing

We compile ‘oh my gosh’ police reports from the Tampa Bay region.

OMG PD: Polite Robber Knocks First, 93-Year-Old Hits Deputy, Fire Captain Arrested – Again

We compile the odd, weird and ‘oh my gosh’ police news from throughout the Tampa Bay region. In Florida, there's no shortage.

Gun Control: What Are People on the Beaches Saying?

Should there be more controls on gun ownership? We asked Florida Gulf beach residents. Feel free to leave your comments below.

$560,000 Embezzled From Condo Associations, Authorities Say

The chief financial officer at a local realty company faces charges of stealing funds from 10 beach condo associations.

Pedestrian Killed in Car Crash in South Pasadena

Margherita Trupiano was struck by a vehicle and killed at the intersection of Pasadena Avenue and Majestic Way.

OMG PD: Robber Bites Man, Soldier Robbed, Water Tower Shot

We compile the odd, unusual and ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

U.S.19 DUI Check This Weekend

All southbound traffic will go through the overnight checkpoint. Find out the details.

Holiday DUI Crackdown Planned

Florida state troopers plan a special enforcement to crack down on impaired motorists who may be out celebrating the holidays and drive while intoxicated.

Belleair Motorist Strikes Pedestrian in Fatal Collision

The 41-year-old victim died from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle as he tried to cross U.S. 19.

New Vehicle Helps With Beach Rescues

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated $16,700 to purchase a vehicle to help rescue people along local beaches.

Suncoast Fire Rescue Receives $16,700 in Equipment

Firehouse Subs has donated a utility terrain vehicle and a Medlite transport system to the Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue.

Madeira Beach Bicyclist Hit and Killed on Duhme Road

David M. Pimentel was struck by a van and killed while crossing Duhme Road on Tuesday afternoon.

Should Manatee Rider Have Been Arrested?

Ana Gloria Garcia Gutierrez was arrested Nov. 24 and charged in connection with an illegal ride on a manatee at Fort De Soto Park in late September.

Alleged Manatee Rider Arrested

Ana Gloria Garcia Gutierrez was arrested Nov. 24 and charged in connection with an illegal ride on a manatee at Fort De Soto Park in late September.

Deputies Deliver Thanksgiving Dinner to 60 Families

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit helped distribute holiday food to families in need.

Child Abuse Suspect Arrested in St. Pete Beach

David Patrick Conway, 23, was arrested in St. Pete Beach for injuring a 4-year-old boy in his care.

What Happens to the St. Pete Beach Police Next?

Now that the vote has gone through, what will happen with the St. Pete Beach Police?

South Pasadena Motorist Hits, Kills Pedestrian in Bradenton

The 38-year-old woman tried to cross the busy road shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday night. She was not using a cross walk.

Three Men Charged with Death of Madeira Beach Fisherman

Kord Lynn Tucker, Timothy Schuyler and Joshua Eugene Shroyer have been charged with the second-degree murder of Michael T. Merrill.

What to Know about Red Tide

Red tide has been found in some spots in Pinellas. Here's what you need to know about it.

Fisherman Dies After Assault Aboard His Boat

Three men snuck aboard a fishing boat owned by Michael T. Merrill.