Today, February 5, 2026, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri was sworn in as President of the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA). Sheriff Gualtieri will serve as the MCSA President for the next two years.

Traditionally, the first Friday in February is celebrated as School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will hold a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Administration Building, located at 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo, on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Online dating surges right around Valentine’s Day, as the holiday’s focus on romance reminds people that they might want to search for their soulmate. But if you get on the apps, remember that what looks like love might turn into someone taking advantage of you and hurting you or your finances.

Detectives assigned to the Robbery & Homicide Unit are conducting a death investigation after a body was found along the shoreline of Jungle Prada de Narvaez Park in St. Petersburg.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri administered the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony today and welcomed 25 new deputies to the agency. This was followed by recognizing 15 newly promoted Sheriff’s Office members.