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Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100M from special needs trusts indicted on federal charges

Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100M from special needs trusts indicted on federal charges

Pinellas County businessman, Leo Govoni, and his partner, John Weitek, who are accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, are now both facing over 200 years in jail, according to United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe.

June 23, 2025 3:15pm EDT
Mother, child seriously injured in hit-and-run outside Walmart, suspected driver arrested at motel

Mother, child seriously injured in hit-and-run outside Walmart, suspected driver arrested at motel

Largo police say they've arrested the driver who took off after hitting a mother and her 6-year-old child in a Walmart parking lot, leaving both with serious injuries.

May 9, 2025 5:27pm EDT
Dad feels like 'coolest Papi' while introducing daughter to dolphin pal

Dad feels like 'coolest Papi' while introducing daughter to dolphin pal

A dad in St Petersburg, Florida, said that a friendly dolphin made him "the coolest papi" when he was able to introduce it to his daughter.

April 8, 2025 2:52pm EDT
Man accused of gunning down ex-girlfriend in front of her kids at St. Pete cemetery in 2021 captured in Mexico

Man accused of gunning down ex-girlfriend in front of her kids at St. Pete cemetery in 2021 captured in Mexico

Police say a TikTok post led to the arrest of St. Petersburg’s most wanted criminal who is accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend while she held their baby on her lap and her four-year-old sat nearby in 2021.

December 3, 2024 11:08am EST
More than 100 accused of targeting storm victims in the wake of recent hurricanes

More than 100 accused of targeting storm victims in the wake of recent hurricanes

Nearly 100 people have been arrested in Pinellas County for crimes against vulnerable beach residents and businesses after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

October 24, 2024 7:35pm EDT
Safe and sound: Stingrays removed from Tropicana Field

Safe and sound: Stingrays removed from Tropicana Field

The Florida Aquarium announced they have moved seven male cownose stingrays from Tropicana Field back to their home at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. 

October 14, 2024 4:39pm EDT
Tropicana Field roof ripped off by Hurricane Milton

Tropicana Field roof ripped off by Hurricane Milton

Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays, was set to serve as the home base for thousands of emergency responders who set up camp ahead of Hurricane Milton.

October 10, 2024 2:06pm EDT
St. Petersburg construction crane falls from high rise during Hurricane Milton

St. Petersburg construction crane falls from high rise during Hurricane Milton

A construction crane in downtown St. Petersburg came tumbling down as Hurricane Milton lashed the city. 

October 9, 2024 11:38pm EDT
Teen sought in connection with shooting death of 11-year-old boy in St. Pete: Police

Teen sought in connection with shooting death of 11-year-old boy in St. Pete: Police

Police are searching for a 14-year-old boy after they say an 11-year-old boy was shot and killed late Thursday night in St. Petersburg following an argument.  

August 9, 2024 5:24pm EDT
Rays stadium deal questioned in Pinellas County Commission meeting, vote scheduled

Rays stadium deal questioned in Pinellas County Commission meeting, vote scheduled

Pinellas County Commissioners held their first meeting Thursday on the Rays stadium deal.

July 25, 2024 4:48pm EDT

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