Sunday, December 16, 2012
Did you miss this week's top stories? Check out our "Week in Review."
Video: Son Killed in Benghazi Attack Honored by Vietnam Veteran Dad: Vietnam veteran Ray Smith learned about his son's Sept. 11 death on TV. Finally, he is able to say goodbye. Gulfport Post Office Saved!: The old-fashioned Gulfport Post Office – inside the Gulfport Beach Bazaar – will not be stamped out, after all. ATM Robber Bits Man Trying to Help Elderly Victim: A man was bitten when he tried to stop a robber from grabbing cash from a 70-year-old woman at the Wells Fargo ATM. The thief got away. What's Next for RV Regulations?: City leaders are trying to sculpt an ordinance that would allow people to keep recreational vehicles. Jail Bookings Report: Dec. 1 - 9: The following people were arrested between December 1 - 9. The information …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
All southbound traffic will go through the overnight checkpoint. Find out the details.
It's never a good idea to drink and drive. Those who take the risk this weekend may very well find out just how bad it can be. The Belleair Police are joining several other agencies to support St. Petersburg Police officers conducting a massive DUI/Safety Point check on U.S. 19. All southbound traffic on 34 Street North (U.S. Highway 19) will be diverted into the check point The checkpoint goes into action Friday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 p.m. It ends at 4 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. The DUI/Safety Point operation will take place in the parking lot of the Publix Supermarket, 1700 34th Street North, St. Petersburg. Several local law enforcement agencies will assist during the operation, including the Florida Highway Patrol, Pinellas County Sheriff's …
Friday, July 20, 2012
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is planning DUI checkpoints throughout Pinellas County tonight in an operation called Wolf Pack.
Starting at 9 tonight through 5 a.m. Saturday, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will be conducting multiple DUI checkpoints throughout Pinellas County. No specific locations were given as part of the DUI program called Operation Wolf Pack. According to the Sheriff's Office, Wolf Pack patrols will be once a month, on nights separate from the monthly DUI Checkpoints. The goal of the Wolf Pack is to target drivers under the influence of alcohol, aggressive driving and other traffic violations.
Bill Bennington
5:43 pm on Friday, December 14, 2012
All it is just another way to make a buck. Why don't they ticket all the jay walkers on the street. There is a law against that just as well as for drinking and driving. Every city there will be making money off this DUI check or they wouldn't all be there as St. Petersburg has way more then enough officers to man a DUI check point and keep it moving fluidly. Just another way to take your money. … more ›