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Cats · LargoRelated video: A teen was charged with animal cruelty after shooting a dog in the face in Tampa. LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — A Pinellas County man is behind bars after dropping off five dead cats and two in critical condition to an animal shelter after he got tired of caring for them, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Pinellas County Animal Services told deputies that seven cats, all under 18 months old, were surrendered at the SPCA, …See the Story
5 cats found dead in sealed bin at Largo shelter after man got ‘sick of caring for them’: PCSO
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Pinellas County · Pinellas CountyMore than 18,000 Florida teachers left their districts last school year. Nearly half of teachers rated their salary on a 1-5 scale, a dismal 1 to 5. Teachers are leaving because of a lack of parent accountability and student respect. Teacher: "Students are NOT the priority of school districts"See the Story
Exit interviews reveal 'brutal' truth behind why teachers are leaving Florida classrooms
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Cats · SeminoleDeputies from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36-year-old Ian Bender of Ozona and charged him with seven counts of Animal Cruelty. According to court documents, Bender brought 7 cats to the SPCA at 9099 130th Avenue n to surrender them. Five cats were in a plastic bin with the lid on, and two were in a small zipped-up suitcase. No holes were cut in the bin or suitcase to allow airflow for a living animal. 5 of the cats were dead u…See the Story
Man arrested after 7 cats surrendered at the SPCA in a sealed bin and zipped-up suitcase, 6 dead upon arrival
Seminole, Florida · SeminoleOn Sunday, March 24th, 2024, at approximately 11:10 a.m., the Safety Harbor Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 3406 Enterprise Rd E, Safety Harbor. The house is nestled within a secluded wooded area just northeast of where the railroad track intersects Enterprise Rd. Kelley Gard, who had been squatting in the abandoned house, had a companion, 55-year-old Robert Thompson, stay at the home overnight. Kelley revealed that…See the Story
Pinellas deputies investigate a squatting dispute turned arson in Safety Harbor
Taxes · SeminoleSeminole City Council votes to amend budget schedule. Council cites conflict with release of Pinellas County Property Appraiser's Office's tax revenue information. Officials say revised dates will improve the efficiency of the budget presentation process. Council also approves execution of statewide mutual aid agreement.See the Story
Seminole sets new budget schedule
Redington Beach · Redington BeachJoanne Kennedy led her last meeting as mayor of the barrier island community on March 12. Next month, incumbent commissioner Denise Houseberg will replace Kennedy, who stepped down to run for County Commission. A swearing-in of the newly elected officials is set for Tuesday, April 9, beginning at 6 p.m.See the Story
Transition underway on Indian Rocks Beach commission
Clearwater, Florida · ClearwaterRobert John Thompson, 55, was staying the night with the woman at an abandoned Safety Harbor home. On Sunday morning around 11:10 a.m., the victim said she woke up to Thompson yelling, before he punched her in the left eye. Thompson was arrested on Monday for an open felony battery case.See the Story
Clearwater man sets home on fire, tried burning dogs after assaulting woman: affidavit
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Largo, Florida · LargoLARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — A Largo man was arrested Sunday afternoon after getting involved in a crash while under the influence, according to police. An arrest affidavit from the Largo Police Department said Matthew David Kimery, 48, of Largo crashed his vehicle in the area of Keene Road and Forest Parkway at about 1:20 p.m.
Breeze Airways adds 2 more nonstop routes from Tampa Police said Kimery had several signs of impairment "including the …See the Story
Pinellas County man accused of driving drunk nearly 4 times legal limit
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