Bob Gualtieri

Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said the county has begun removing the neglected boats, which had become an "eyesore" and pose a safety threat to swimmers and boaters.

Eckerd Connects, a contractor under the Department of Children and Families, is being investigated for housing abused, neglected children in its office spaces where several have been hurt.

“That a use of force is justified does not shield the identity of the person using it from public view,” Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri’s attorneys wrote in the document.

Law enforcement agencies could use drones to survey crowds, assist in traffic management, and collect evidence at a crime scene or traffic crash. That's under a proposal that passed a Senate vote and is heading for a House vote. But some lawmakers have raised concerns over how the bill could impact someone's privacy.

A Bradenton man faces charges including first-degree murder and DUI manslaughter following a crash that killed Deputy Michael Magli, believed to be the first Pinellas County deputy to be killed in the line of duty.

Authorities say a cyber intruder tried to poison Oldsmar’s water supply last week.

County officials are urging businesses to follow mask orders, warning of fines and legal action as coronavirus cases reach dangerous heights.

The move to place deputies at all five early voting locations in Pinellas County was prompted by complaints of potential voter intimidation.

Crimes involving those suffering from mental health issues "are not true criminal acts," Gualtieri said.

The change is intended to ensure the safety of law enforcement, citizens and offenders.

She spent 11 days in the county jail after missing a court date to address unpaid traffic tickets.

Pinellas County’s sheriff has tested positive for the coronavirus, the agency announced on Saturday.Sheriff Bob Gualtieri’s symptoms were mild and began…