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Third-grader self-publishes kid's books

PINELLAS PARK - Most children have an active imagination, but Bethany Bach, 8, of Pinellas Park takes it a step further.

Pinellas Park Council amends budget

PINELLAS PARK - Following a six-month review of the 2012-2013 budget, the Pinellas Park City Council unanimously approved an amended budget that increased from $632,900 to $880,238.

Obituary: Hardy Huntley

Hardy Huntley, the founder of Pinellas Park's iconic Wagon Wheel Flea Market and a legendary local figure, died on May 25, 2013. He was 77.

Crossing closing for railway maintenance

LEALMAN - Pinellas County department of environment and infrastructure and CSX Transportation are beginning a project to improve railway crossings on 46th Avenue North and 52nd Avenue North in Lealman.

Bicyclist struck, killed by vehicle

PINELLAS PARK - Albert Kethcum, 18, of Pinellas Park was struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of 66th Street North and 68th Avenue North on June 1.

Police seek info on armed bank robber

PINELLAS PARK - Pinellas Park Police responded to the report of an armed carjacking in the parking lot of Mederi Caretenders, 6445 102nd Ave. N., at 9:13 a.m. on May 28.

Fire Truck Pull helps Be the Match

PINELLAS PARK - Last year, the annual Fire Truck Pull in Pinellas Park gave Christa Lynn the thrill of her life, and not because she helped pull a fire truck over the finish line; it was because she was chosen as a perfect match for a woman who needed a bone marrow transplant to save her life.

Fleeing suspect attacked by alligator

PINELLAS PARK - A Pinellas Park man was attacked by an alligator while fleeing from Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies about 2:47 a.m. May 9.

Pinellas Park planning for 5600 block

PINELLAS PARK - At the April 23 Community Redevelopment Agency meeting, the Pinellas Park City Council - which doubles as the CRA - began discussions about how the city plans to revamp the ailing 5600 block of Park Boulevard, which falls within the city's Community Redevelopment Area.

Summer camp options in Pinellas Park

PINELLAS PARK - With the end of the school year approaching, Pinellas Park children have a variety of options for summer camps to keep them busy.