Online dating surges right around Valentine’s Day, as the holiday’s focus on romance reminds people that they might want to search for their soulmate. But if you get on the apps, remember that what looks like love might turn into someone taking advantage of you and hurting you or your finances.

Detectives assigned to the Robbery & Homicide Unit are conducting a death investigation after a body was found along the shoreline of Jungle Prada de Narvaez Park in St. Petersburg.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri administered the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony today and welcomed 25 new deputies to the agency. This was followed by recognizing 15 newly promoted Sheriff’s Office members.

Detectives assigned to the Robbery & Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in unincorporated Clearwater.

On January 29, 2026, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri held a press conference to discuss the arrest and termination of a corrections deputy after a battery investigation.