Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Michael Hartwick was outside of his cruiser when he was struck by a construction truck. The driver fled the scene but was later taken into custody.

The Mental Health for Heroes Foundation hopes to provide around 250 hours of paid counseling a month and other mental health services to first responders and their families.

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.

Sections of roads have been designated in the honor of three law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.

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.

The shooting occurred outside a store in south St. Petersburg after a suspect sought on child abuse charges fired at officers.

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.

Officials at the Pinellas County Jail are dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19.According to a statement from the Sheriff's Office, 13 staff members and…