Abandoned Boats to be Cleared out of Madeira Channel

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will be starting a clean up operation in a channel that houses numerous abandoned boats.

Manatee Rider Turns Herself In

Ana Gloria Garcia Gutierrez claimed that she didn't realize riding a manatee is illegal.

(VIDEO) Domestic Violence: 'Stop the Cycle,' Victims, Advocates Urge

Artwork created by victims of domestic violence is displayed in the lobby of the Pinellas County Jail.

Illegal Manatee Ride Prompts Search for Suspect

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman seen riding and handling a manatee, an endangered species.

St. Pete Beach Police Collect Over 18 Pounds of Medications

St. Pete Beach Police helped collect unused medications during the 8th Operation Medicine Cabinet in Pinellas County.

Two Personal Watercraft Crash Off Madeira Beach

Both were driving at a high rate of speed when the accident happened.

St. Pete Beach Police to Collect Unused Medications

Drop off unused and unwanted medications safely and with no questions asked on Saturday, Sept. 29 in St. Pete Beach.

Man Pulled From Water on St. Pete Beach

Rescuers pulled an unconscious man from the waters off St. Pete Beach Wednesday afternoon.

Police K9 Captures Fleeing DUI Suspect

A Largo man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after crashing his Mercedes in a median on south Clearwater Beach, according to police.

Six Rescued From Sinking Boat

Three couples were diving off the Florida coast when their boat started to take on water and the pump failed.

Man Who Impregnated 11-Year-Old Is Killed by Deputies

He was shot at a Treasure Island motel. He also was a suspect in a knifepoint robbery in Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg.

1 Dead in Treasure Island Shooting; Deputy Involved

Sheriff's deputies are at a motel/apartment complex investigating the shooting.

Madeira Beach Fundamental Crossing Guard Injured

A two car crash in front of Madeira Beach Fundamental left two injured.

Madeira Beach Man Saves Teen in Car Accident

Terry Stiles of Madeira Beach helped save a teenage girl after her car drove off an exit ramp on I-75.

Concern Grows for Missing Pregnant Teen

Morgan Martin stepped out of her St. Pete house to talk with her boyfriend, and no one has seen her since, say family members.

Kayaker on Shell Island Saved by Coast Guard

a 49-year-old kayaker was rescued by the Coast Guard after being separated from his brother-in-law.

Small Plane Crash Victims Identified

The private, single-engine plane crashed at takeoff from Albert Whitted Airport just before 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Beach Crime Report: July

Here are crimes reported on St. Pete Beach, Madeira Beach and Treasure Island through July 25.

Spice Lab Raided on Redington Beach

A private home was raided in a region-wide drug bust that targeted makers of synthetic marijuana.

Is Your Neighbor Growing Marijuana?

A detective offers tips for figuring out whether a neighbor may harbor an indoor pot-growing operation in a house or apartment. Hint: It's the smell, not whether he or she is running out at all hours to buy junk food to satisfy the alleged "munchies."

Six DUI Arrests in Wolf Pack Patrol

The Pinellas County weekend operation lasted eight hours, targeting drunken and aggressive driving.

Girl Killed When Raft Hits Dock

The 15-year-old St. Petersburg girl was thrown from the raft, which was being towed by a motor boat. The teen driving the motor boat did not have permission to use it.

Teens Hurt in Boating Crash

Two teenagers were ejected from a raft in Redington Shores after a boat pulling them got too close to a dock.

Flooding on Duhme Road Takes Out Two Vehicles

Water from today's rain flooded the area by Madeira Beach Fundamental and the Tom Stuart Causeway.

Madeira Beach Man Killed in I-75 Crash

The driver was ejected from his truck after a tire blew out and the vehicle hit the embankment to the Erie Road Overpass.

Sheriffs Receive more Money for Pedestrian Safety Grant

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office received $70,000 to continue a pedestrian safety grant that began in 2010.

Investigation of John's Pass Bridge Underway

After two have fallen from the bridge, barricades are in place and the Florida Department of Transportation is investigating the safety of the bridge.

Seven-Year-Old Drowns at Pass-A-Grille

The young boy was found floating in the water Sunday evening.

Madeira Beach Woman Injured in Scooter Crash

The 55-year-old driver was not wearing a helmet when her scooter crashed on Duhme Road, near 48th Avenue North.

Gulf Boulevard Closed between 150th and 135th

A piece of aluminum roofing that fell has caused a closure of Gulf Boulevard between 150th and 135th Avenues.

11 Victims, 2 Dead in Alleged Rampage

A former school principal is questioned tonight in connection to a group home stabbing and a hit-and-run in Lealman, where the driver plowed into a porch.

Warm Weather Brings Out Alligators

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding Floridians and visitors to be cautious when in and around the water because of increased alligator activity.

Elderly Driver Strikes, Kills 12-Foot Gator on I-275

The 80-year-old St. Petersburg woman's Kia collided with an alligator that had wandered on to the Interstate.

Unsung Hero Rescues Three People in Two Days

"He didn't want any thanks," Lt. Joel Granata said to describe Gus Hertz' second water rescue.

74-Year-Old Pilot Crashes Ultralight Plane Near Skyway Bridge

Neither the pilot nor his 55-year-old passenger was seriously hurt.

Man Drowns off of North Redington Beach

A 56-year old Indiana man drowned of off North Redington Beach this Sunday.

Jet Ski Rider Sucked Out to Sea after Overturn

A jet ski rider was unable to return to an overturned watercraft because of strong currents on Sunday.

Vehicle Crashes into Hurricane, Injures One

A car crashed in the Hurricane in Pass-A-Grille and pinned one of the diners.

Beaches Crime Map

The Beaches Crime Map shows criminal complaints on St. Pete Beach, Indian Rocks Beach and other Gulf Coast communities in Pinellas County.

Boating Patrols Arrest 17, Issue 20 Tickets

The Marine Patrol of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office was out in force over the Memorial Day weekend, making hundreds of stops.