Pinellas County forensic lab named one of top 14 in U.S.

Pinellas County forensic lab named one of top 14 in U.S.

LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County Forensic Laboratory has been named one of the top 14 labs in the nation, according to the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors. ASCLD ranked the forensic lab among the best in the nation based on its efficiency in expediting court cases and supporting criminal convictions and exonerations. The lab is credited with ensuring the highest levels of quality analysis. The Pinellas County lab was the o…

Pickleball Kingdom is coming to Pinellas Park

A national indoor pickleball franchise will open a new location in Pinellas Park in 2025.   The 40,125 sq. ft. Pickleball Kingdom facility, at 7300 US Highway 19 N, will have 14 courts.  For franchisees Steve Poborka and Kerrie Forrester, the Pinellas Park club is a way to pursue their love of the game and engage with the community.  The couple started to play pickleball together in October 2023. Soon after, they decided to open up their own clu…