911 caller showed deputies his pot

UPI - Mon Nov 30

Authorities in Florida said a man who called 911 with a bogus domestic dispute claim showed authorities his marijuana and told them to arrest him.

Timeshare dealer files for Chap. 11 again

Tampa Bay Business Journal - Mon Nov 30

A vacation timeshare company in Redington Shores is back in bankruptcy court six years after it originally filed for Chapter 11 reorganization.

Pinellas physician sues Washington Post over story

Tampa Bay Online - Mon Nov 30

A Pinellas County doctor who served as Iraq's minister of health is suing the Washington Post, accusing the newspaper of libel for a story describing allegations of corruption against the physician when he headed the Iraqi Red Crescent.

Car burglaries reported

Tampa Bay Newspapers - Sun Nov 29

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating several Nov. 18 burglaries on 20th Avenue.

Share the SpiritPinellas provides for needy

Tampa Bay Newspapers - Sun Nov 29

Each year Pinellas County comes together as one big family to make sure people in need have a little something extra for the holidays.

Daughter finds dad homeless in St. Petersburg

Naples Daily News Online - Sun Nov 29

Jenna Lombardi searched her mind for memories, scoured public records, pleaded on the Internet.

Historical mansion is on market at $18 million

Tampa Bay Online - Sat Nov 28

Got $18 million to spare for new digs? That's the asking price for a historical 1920s-style mansion that sits on Snell Isle and has a panoramic view of Tampa Bay.

Pinellas County Administrator LaSala's first-year grades good, but incomplete

St. Petersburg Times - Sat Nov 28

As Pinellas County Administrator Bob LaSala wraps up his first year at the helm, many credit him with steering the county through deep spending reductions with only minor stumbles.

Pass-a-Grille mellows as Sunset Beach parties on: Blame it on the alcohol

St. Petersburg Times - Sat Nov 28

Both Sunset Beach in Treasure Island, shown, and Pass-a-Grille in St. Pete Beach have gentrified, but part of Sunset Beach remains in party mode, irritating many homeowners.

Oxycontin addict fools pharmacists, cops say

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg - Fri Nov 27

Paul Rigakos looked like any other shopper. He was dressed nicely in a polo shirt and khakis.