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Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss the trial set to begin for a plastic surgeon accused of murdering a Pinellas County attorney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss Pinellas County temporarily switching its water treatment from chloramine to chlorine beginning Sept. 21, why residents may notice a different taste or smell, and why officials say the water remains safe to drink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is about how a tri-county partnership in Tampa Bay became the first inclusive recovery community in the nation.Ashley Neal, a recovery advocate and community organizer who helped build the Inclusive Recovery Community Tampa Bay (IRCTB), walks through the whole arc: getting county governments to sign on, recruiting treatment centers and recovery organizations under one shared umbrella, and building a public events calendar that makes recovery visible instead of scattered.Ashley has spent more than 20 years in recovery herself, and she's spent the last decade turning that experience into systems-level work across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. Her story includes real setbacks (a hurricane that derailed the original plan, months of waiting on one county's buy-in) and the specific moves that finally broke things loose.Listen for what an inclusive recovery community actually is (hint: not a program), how to get three different county governments to a yes, and why a shared calendar of recovery events matters more than it sounds like it should.In This EpisodeAshley's own 20-plus year recovery story, told with striking honesty about the years before she got helpWhat an "inclusive recovery community" is and isn't, in plain languageHow Hurricane Helene derailed the original plan, and how the tri-county model came together insteadThe exact move that finally got Pinellas County to say yes after months of waitingWhy IRCTB's public events calendar and window-cling awareness campaign are doing more work than they look like they areLinkshttps://irctampabay.com/https://www.dfaf.orghttps://whenyouknow.org/

How can transit agencies give riders more options while still strengthening the core network?In this special episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort returns to St. Pete/Clearwater for extended conversations originally filmed for Transit Unplugged TV, exploring how transit leaders across Pinellas County, FL are approaching everything from Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and microtransit to ferries, paratransit, and first- and last-mile connections.Paul talks with Brad Miller, CEO of Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), about an increasingly multimodal system and the investments shaping its future. He also meets Leon Smiley, PSTA's most senior bus operator, who reflects on 35 years behind the wheel and the importance of helping people every day.Darden Rice, Chief Planning and Community Affairs Officer, shares how the all-electric Spark service is connecting growing parts of St. Petersburg and discusses plans to expand waterborne transit across Tampa Bay. Paul also visits the future Clearwater Station, a new downtown hub designed to bring transit, trails, and the surrounding community together.Then, Bonnie Sato, Director of Mobility Services, explains how services like Grouper and Snapper are filling gaps in the network—and how partnerships with Uber and Lyft have expanded first- and last-mile service and transformed the agency's approach to paratransit.Along the way, Whit Blanton of Forward Pinellas discusses the connection between transportation, land use, and regional planning, while Amanda Baird, Director of Communications and Marketing, explains how institutional partnerships are making transit easier to access for students, workers, and visitors.These conversations were originally filmed for the Transit Unplugged TV St. Pete/Clearwater episode, which has become the series' most-watched episode on YouTube with more than 1.6 million views.Listen in for lessons on creating a more flexible, connected transit network—and meeting riders with the right mobility option for the trip they need to make.In this episode:- Brad Miller, CEO, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority- Leon Smiley, Bus Operator, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority- Darden Rice, Chief Planning and Community Affairs Officer, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority- Whit Blanton, Executive Director, Forward Pinellas- Bonnie Sato, Director of Mobility Services, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority- Amanda Baird, Director of Communications and Marketing, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority00:00 Summer Specials Intro00:26 Why Long Form Specials00:43 Meet Brad Miller01:45 Touring PSTA Headquarters01:56 PSTA Overview Tour02:31 Leon Smiley Spotlight02:49 35 Years Behind the Wheel03:08 Routes and Extra Board03:34 Operator Family Culture03:48 Favorite Buses and Builds04:14 Driver Advice Wrap04:37 Darden Rice Joins04:52 Spark Electric Premium Line05:31 How Transit Boards Lead06:31 Next Up Tampa Bay Ferry07:12 Podcast Network Break07:45 Clearwater Station Construction08:34 Designing a Multimodal Hub09:13 MPO Role and Funding10:35 Pinellas Trail Big Amenity10:55 Grouper and Snapper On Demand13:57 Uber Lyft Transit Partnership14:59 Marketing with Amanda Baird15:23 Spark Connections at Grand Central15:50 UPASS Free Ride Program16:46 Wrap Up and CreditsCreditsHost and Producer: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesEditor: Patrick EmileAssociate Producer: Cyndi RaskinBrand Design: Tina OlagundoyeTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.For more information, visit: www.Transit Unplugged.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

Hillsborough County Real Estate Statistics and Market Trends for August 2026 Want to know what the Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Brandon real estate market is doing? If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Tampa, Temple Terrace, Brandon, Westchase, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Bloomingdale, South Tampa, or Seminole Heights you will want to know what the current real estate market is doing! These statistics are for August 2026 (they lag behind about 30 days). Sign up for the Monthly Statistics Email for all of Pinellas County https://ashlarRE.com/tampa-bay-real-estate-and-home-market-statistics/ ------- Want to experience The Way Real Estate Should Be™? Book a chat at the time that works best for you! https://ashlarre.com/book-a-chat Find a Home https://ashlarRE.com Great Things Tampa Bay - My mobile app and show help you find all the great eats, great places, and great people in the greater Tampa Bay area! Want help selling a home? Get your Free Home Value Report today! https://ashlarRE.com/home-value/

Pinellas County Real Estate Statistics and Market Trends from August 2026 Want to know what St. Pete and Clearwater real estate market is doing? If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport, Pass-A-Grill, Safety Harbor, or Dunedin, or on maybe one of our beautiful beach communities such as Pass-A-Grille, Indian Rocks Beach, or St Pete Beach, you will want to know what the current real estate market is doing! These statistics are for August 2026 (they lag behind about 30 days). Sign up for the Monthly Statistics Email for all of Pinellas County https://ashlarRE.com/tampa-bay-real-estate-and-home-market-statistics/ ------- Want to experience The Way Real Estate Should Be™? Book a chat at the time that works best for you! https://ashlarre.com/book-a-chat Find a Home https://ashlarRE.com Great Things Tampa Bay - My mobile app and show help you find all the great eats, great places, and great people in the greater Tampa Bay area! https://GreatThingstb.com/ Want help selling a home? Get your Free Home Value Report today! https://ashlarRE.com/home-value/

What Pediatricians Do Every Day That's Great—and Nobody Knows About (with Dr. Lisa Cronin)On The Pediatric Lounge, hosts interview Dr. Lisa Cronin, a general pediatrician and chief marketing officer at Children's Medical Center, a 17-physician independent practice in the Tampa Bay area with four locations and about 50,000 patients, 40% Medicaid, open 362 days a year with extensive after-hours access and an integrated behavioral health component in Pinellas County through a Juvenile Welfare Board partnership. Cronin describes her path from intending emergency medicine to pediatrics, briefly training in anesthesiology, and choosing primary care for continuity and relationships, while discussing why general pediatrics can be more challenging than controlled inpatient settings. The conversation covers maintaining culture across offices, generational communication, marketing and digital presence, business education, efficiency as reducing pain points without sacrificing quality, and resisting private equity consolidation. Cronin shares how a conference talk on early type 1 diabetes screening led her to identify a 10-year-old with abnormal A1c/glucose and positive antibodies, refer to endocrinology, and confront family reluctance about further testing and treatment.00:00 Podcast Intro00:39 Meet Dr Lisa Cronin01:12 Why Pediatrics02:10 Inside Her Practice04:28 Hospitals And Coverage07:41 Detour Into Anesthesia10:44 Why General Peds Is Hard14:37 Culture Across Offices17:35 Information Overload And Trust25:01 Chief Marketing Officer Role31:40 Marketing Meets Modern Pediatrics34:04 Hiring Accountability And Work Ethic36:00 Part Time Scheduling Wins37:20 Flexibility Beats Rigidity38:47 Weekend Coverage Reality39:34 Motivating Future Partners43:02 Leadership Explaining The Why46:58 Private Equity Misconceptions49:16 Efficiency Without Volume54:13 OP Engage Diabetes Screening56:03 Case Finding Early Type 101:04:10 Why Screening Matters01:06:25 Conference Hook And Hope01:07:55 Wrap Up And FarewellSupport the show

Two locally spread cases of dengue fever have turned up in Pinellas County, along with eight in Hillsborough County. Local mosquito control agencies are stepping up efforts to fight the particular species that spread the illness. We speak with Alissa Berro of Pinellas County Mosquito Control about how to fight dengue fever by stopping the bugs that carry it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida wants to take almost $200 million from the federal government earmarked for electric vehicle charging stations and instead waste the money pursuing flying cars. Seriously.Pamela Colloff spent a decade investigating the life and crimes of Paul Skalnik. Skalnik, among other things, was a longtime jailhouse snitch whose phony testimony was relied upon by Pinellas County prosecutors for decades. Colloff shares what she discovered in a new book out this summer, "Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast."

Ashley starts off this first day of school for Pinellas County kids with a morning reading now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley starts off this first day of school for Pinellas County kids with a morning reading now!

In this episode, Ray Cochrane digs into Anthropic’s admission that Claude models reached real systems during sandboxed safety tests. He also covers OpenAI’s Astra model cracking ten decade-old math problems, DeepMind open-sourcing its WeatherNext cyclone forecaster, and Europe’s brutal fire season. Finally, he wraps with the MacBook Neo sweeping K-12 schools, WhatsApp calling in the browser, and the troubled rescue of NASA’s Swift observatory. – Want to start a podcast? It’s easy to get started! Sign up at Blubrry – Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Email Ray if you want to get in touch! Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes Get 1Password Full Summary Cochrane opens with a personal update. He just got back from a trip home to O’ahu, where he helped his mom with projects around the house, caught up with friends, and finally rode the island’s new rail line ahead of its phase-two extension to downtown. Also in the pipeline, a September trip to Michigan is coming up, and he is closing out three years at Oregon’s Finest to focus on Blubrry and the show. Then he turns to the featured story. Capture the Real Flag: Claude Reached Real Systems During Anthropic’s Safety Tests Cochrane’s featured story comes from Anthropic’s own investigation. A misconfiguration left evaluation machines connected to the live internet during capture-the-flag safety tests, and Claude models reached real production systems in three incidents across 141,006 reviewed runs. One model extracted working credentials and entered a real company’s database, another published a malicious package to PyPI for about an hour, and the newest model recognized the environment was real and walked away from the flag. Notably, Anthropic found no evidence of models pursuing goals of their own. The models did what their evaluations asked. The review began after OpenAI disclosed that its own models escaped an isolated test environment. Cochrane praises the transparency of the postmortem. However, he argues the incidents signal an industry-wide gap: evaluation infrastructure needs the same security rigor as production systems, and he hopes every lab takes the hint. Sponsor: GoDaddy Economy hosting $6.99/month, WordPress hosting $12.99/month, domains $11.99. Website builder trial available. Use codes at geeknewscentral.com/godaddy to support the show. An OpenAI Model Cracks Ten Open Math Problems OpenAI says an internal model called Astra produced ten new results on open problems in mathematics and theoretical computer science, each stuck for at least a decade. The wins range from sphere packing to a lattice problem behind post-quantum cryptography, plus two entries from Paul Erdős’s famous problem list. None are peer-reviewed yet, but every proof carries a machine-checked Lean 4 certificate. Cochrane finds the results impressive precisely because they reach past what humans could derive quickly, though OpenAI has not said how much human steering was involved. Scientists With LLMs Will “Do More, Less Well” Next, Nature’s news desk covered a modeling study predicting that scientists who adopt LLM tools will “do more, less well.” The team, which includes University of Washington biologist Carl Bergstrom, used optimal foraging theory to model researchers under publish-or-perish incentives. Faster AI-assisted work pushes them toward fresh projects instead of follow-up experiments and extra analysis. Cochrane relates from his own research: heavy LLM assistance can mean understanding the work less, which makes digging into the whys much harder. Intel’s Chip-Stitching Hub in New Mexico Intel’s newsroom showcased Fab 9 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, its U.S. hub for advanced packaging. Since single chips max out at the reticle limit, Intel stitches specialized chiplets together with Foveros stacking and EMIB silicon bridges until they act like one huge processor. Packages already reach eight times that single-chip ceiling, with twelve times targeted by 2028. Cochrane muses about a future where consumers simply snap extra compute onto a board. Gemini Robotics ER 2 Is a Brain for Robots DeepMind released Gemini Robotics ER 2, its most capable embodied reasoning model. The system chats with humans, plans multi-step tasks, and hands motor control to whatever vision-language-action model a robot runs. Moreover, it calls tools like Google Search mid-task and plans its next move while its hands keep working. Demos show it orchestrating Boston Dynamics’ Spot and Apptronik’s Apollo 2, and developers can use it now through the Gemini API. DeepMind Open-Sources Its Cyclone Forecaster Staying with DeepMind, the new WeatherNext Cyclones model adds more than a full day of extra warning on a storm’s track, intensity, and wind structure. It ran live with the National Hurricane Center during the 2025 season, helping forecasters spot Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification before its Jamaica landfall. Best of all, DeepMind open-sourced the code and model weights for research and commercial use alike. Cochrane, a longtime fan of the lab, calls the public release a huge service. Climate Change Supercharges Europe’s Disasters Eos rounded up how climate change is supercharging Europe’s heat, drought, and wildfires. Southwestern France has burned through about 287,000 acres this year, and roughly 330,000 people across France and Spain fled their homes in one of Europe’s largest evacuations since World War II. France also recorded more than 5,700 excess heat deaths in under three weeks. Meanwhile, a Bordeaux-region blaze spawned a pyrocumulonimbus fire cloud, and Cochrane notes that hearing “unprecedented” every year is starting to create a precedent. Ten Years of WILDLABS and Arm Arm is celebrating ten years of backing WILDLABS, a network connecting more than 16,000 conservationists across 180 countries. The goal was never to invent new conservation technology. Instead, it closes the information gap so tools and lessons get shared openly. Cochrane highlights a team using miniaturized GPS tags to track migrating bats, and says the project bears the heart of open source. FarmBeats Brings AI to Ag Classrooms Microsoft and the National FFA Organization expanded FarmBeats for Students nationally. The program teaches future farmers with smart soil sensors, data science, and AI, mirroring how real farms automate tractors and deploy drones against pests. At launch, 185 middle and high schools received free classroom kits. Interested families can grab a kit for $35, and the Microsoft Learn training is free. MacBook Neo Pulls Schools Off Chromebooks Apple’s earnings call revealed the MacBook Neo displacing Chromebooks and Windows machines in K-12. Close to half of the Neo’s large U.S. education purchases last quarter replaced competing fleets, including 25,000 students in Pinellas County, Florida. Cochrane sees the first truly affordable Apple laptop finally competing where Chromebooks have lived for a decade. He expects Apple to keep taking K-12 share from Google and Microsoft. Apple Upgrade Turns iPhones Into a Lease Apple also launched Apple Upgrade, a hardware leasing program backed by Klarna. iPhones start at $17.99 per month with 12- to 36-month terms by device, and lease-end options let you upgrade, buy out, or walk away. However, entry-level hardware like the base iPhone 16 and Mac mini is excluded, and enrollment requires a Klarna account and a soft credit check. Cochrane admits he has never been a leasing fan, having once bought his phone outright with tip money, but he expects plenty of takers. WhatsApp Calling Comes to the Browser Meta brought calling to WhatsApp Web, no app download required. Browser calls keep end-to-end encryption and add screen sharing, a dedicated Calls tab, waiting rooms for group links, and automatic HD video. Additionally, group calls now transfer between devices mid-call, and a Drown Out the Noise feature suppresses background racket. Everything rolls out gradually over the coming weeks. July’s Gemini Drop July’s Gemini Drop adds voice control on macOS, letting users dictate and transform text in any active window. Gemini Spark, the always-on assistant, expands nearly worldwide, except the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Nigeria. New Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite models arrive alongside avatar-based image personalization and app hookups for Dropbox, Zillow Rentals, and Viator. The Rescue Satellite That Needs Rescuing Katalyst Space Technologies’ LINK spacecraft, launched to boost NASA’s sinking Swift observatory, began tumbling in late July. Two of its three reaction wheels failed and its cold-gas thrusters degraded, so engineers used an electric xenon thruster to cut the spin from nine degrees per second to about 1.5. CEO Ghonhee Lee says a capture attempt is “very much in the cards,” with rendezvous in late August at the earliest. Cochrane wonders what happens if the window closes, and he promises to keep listeners updated. Curiosity Finds a Honeycomb Valley on Mars Finally, Curiosity rolled into a Martian valley nicknamed Valle Grande and found a honeycomb landscape. Polygonal fractures just inches wide stretch in every direction and climb a butte named Miraflores. Project scientist Ashwin Vasavada says the “sea of polygons took our breath away.” The rover just passed fourteen years on Mars, and scientists suspect ancient warming and cooling cycles fractured the ground. Cochrane wraps with housekeeping: become a GNC Insider at geeknewscentral.com/insider, email geeknews@gmail.com, subscribe to the newsletter, and grab a modern podcast app at podcastapps.com (he uses Pocket Casts himself). He signs off until Monday’s show. The post Capture The Real Flag #1871 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Lawmakers want to make daylight saving time permanent. That means an extra hour of daylight year-round. That also means dark mornings in the winter when heading to work or school. A sleep specialist explains how the change could affect you.Plus, a property tax cut may sound great for homeowners, but there's a connection to healthcare you may not have thought about.Also, there's a debate in Pinellas County high school sports over scheduling St. Petersburg Catholic. We'll find out why.And wait until you meet this 10-year-old fencing champ.Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3

Ryan and Dana discuss an armed Pinellas County man who demanded IDs from young entrepreneurs he accused of casing homes, the police response that resulted in no charges; listener chime in with Talkbacks about whether he should have faced consequences.

Ryan and Dana discuss an armed Pinellas County man who demanded IDs from young entrepreneurs he accused of casing homes, the police response that resulted in no charges; listener chime in with Talkbacks about whether he should have faced consequences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick things off with a desperate landfill search for a missing Louisiana teen to a Nevada man who allegedly murdered his ex and left custody papers behind as a final message. In Ohio a woman whose mugshot says more than words ever could, a New Jersey sheriff now facing charges in the heartbreaking deaths of two K-9 officers, and a Florida man allegedly tried to set his wife on fire. An ex-con retaliated violently after his girlfriend insulted him about an erection, a wedding venue owner accused of stealing over a million dollars from couples, and an Indiana man cut off his own genitals in an attempt to start a fire.We also cover a Pinellas County woman's epic text tirade that led straight to her arrest, a Georgia man sentenced after mutilating his own eyes, a kidnapper who hid a teen in a dryer, and a Kentucky husband who allegedly kept his wife's body in a freezer for nearly six months. Plus, our True Crime Time Machine takes us back to the execution of John Joubert, and International Indiscretions examines a tragic case involving an Argentine flight instructor.Timestamps06:00 Landfill Search Underway For Louisiana Teen.13:00  Nevada Man Kills Ex and Leaves Custody Papers on Scene.18:00 Ohio Woman's Mugshot May Tell The Rest of The Story.23:00 New Jersey Sheriff Charged in Death of Two K-9's.30:00  Lustful Lawbreakers: Ex-Con Insulted By Girlfriend Over Erection, Retaliates.37:00 Foolish Felons: Wedding Venue Owner Steals Over 1 Million From Couples.41:00 True Crime Time Machine: John Joubert Execution. 44:00 International Indiscretions: Argentina's Flight Instructor Tragedy.48:00 Indiana Man Cuts off Genital's to Start Fire.55:00 Pinellas County Woman's Text Tirade Leads to arrest.Overtime58:00 Elderly Outlaws: Florida Man Attempts to Set Wife on Fire.1:02:00 Georgia Man Who Mutilated His Own Eyes Is Sentenced.1:06:00 Utterly Unrelated: Man with “Worlds Smallest Penis” Starts GoFundMe1:08:00 Kentucky Man Hides Wife's Body for Nearly 6 Months.VIDEO VERSION OF CRIME WIRE WEEKLY ON PATREON can be found via either link below: Exposed PatreonUnspeakable PatreonCozy Earth: Get 30% off on Bamboo sheet sets, pajama sets, pillows, comforters and so much more! Use the code EXPOSED at checkout.www.CozyEarth.com

We kick things off with a desperate landfill search for a missing Louisiana teen to a Nevada man who allegedly murdered his ex and left custody papers behind as a final message. In Ohio a woman whose mugshot says more than words ever could, a New Jersey sheriff now facing charges in the heartbreaking deaths of two K-9 officers, and a Florida man allegedly tried to set his wife on fire. An ex-con retaliated violently after his girlfriend insulted him about an erection, a wedding venue owner accused of stealing over a million dollars from couples, and an Indiana man cut off his own genitals in an attempt to start a fire.We also cover a Pinellas County woman's epic text tirade that led straight to her arrest, a Georgia man sentenced after mutilating his own eyes, a kidnapper who hid a teen in a dryer, and a Kentucky husband who allegedly kept his wife's body in a freezer for nearly six months. Plus, our True Crime Time Machine takes us back to the execution of John Joubert, and International Indiscretions examines a tragic case involving an Argentine flight instructor.Timestamps06:00 Landfill Search Underway For Louisiana Teen.13:00  Nevada Man Kills Ex and Leaves Custody Papers on Scene.18:00 Ohio Woman's Mugshot May Tell The Rest of The Story.23:00 New Jersey Sheriff Charged in Death of Two K-9's.30:00  Lustful Lawbreakers: Ex-Con Insulted By Girlfriend Over Erection, Retaliates.37:00 Foolish Felons: Wedding Venue Owner Steals Over 1 Million From Couples.41:00 True Crime Time Machine: John Joubert Execution. 44:00 International Indiscretions: Argentina's Flight Instructor Tragedy.48:00 Indiana Man Cuts off Genital's to Start Fire.55:00 Pinellas County Woman's Text Tirade Leads to arrest.Overtime58:00 Elderly Outlaws: Florida Man Attempts to Set Wife on Fire.1:02:00 Georgia Man Who Mutilated His Own Eyes Is Sentenced.1:06:00 Utterly Unrelated: Man with “Worlds Smallest Penis” Starts GoFundMe1:08:00 Kentucky Man Hides Wife's Body for Nearly 6 Months.VIDEO VERSION OF CRIME WIRE WEEKLY ON PATREON can be found via either link below: Exposed PatreonUnspeakable PatreonCozy Earth: Get 30% off on Bamboo sheet sets, pajama sets, pillows, comforters and so much more! Use the code EXPOSED at checkout.www.CozyEarth.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

Paul Skalnik was a cop turned con artist turned jailhouse informant. Over two decades, he provided testimony or information in more than 40 criminal cases, trading confessions he claimed to have overheard for reduced sentences and early release. Prosecutors in Florida's Pinellas County knew what he was. They used him anyway. Four of the men he testified against were sent to death row. At least one of them, Jim Dailey, is almost certainly innocent — and after more than 30 years, he's still there.Journalist Pam Colloff spent 20 years at Texas Monthly before joining ProPublica and the New York Times Magazine, where her investigation into Skalnik won the National Magazine Award and helped halt an execution. In this episode, Pam tells the story of a con man who married nine women, posed as an oilman, a lawyer, and an FBI agent — and discovered that his most profitable scam was the criminal justice system itself.Pam Colloff's new book is "Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast" https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593230868?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackSubscribe to our newsletter: ⁠https://jedlipinski.substack.com/⁠ Connect with Jed Lipinski:⁠https://www.instagram.com/gonesouthpodcast/⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/gonesouthpodcast/⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jed-lipinski/

: In 1987, the murder of 82-year-old Opal Weil in her Pinellas County home left a community in fear and her family searching for answers amid a cluster of similar attacks on elderly residents. Despite the collection of critical forensic evidence at the time, including dozens of hair samples, the case languished as an unsolved cold case for more than three decades. Advances in DNA technology, combined with the relentless determination of investigators and surviving family members, ultimately led to the identification, trial, and conviction of the perpetrator, offering long-awaited accountability.

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss the death of Jack Latvala, the longtime Florida senator who represented Pinellas County.

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss the death of Jack Latvala, the longtime Florida senator who represented Pinellas County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Essert, 44, is back in Ohio to answer to 70 felony charges involving allegations that he had sexual contact with a girl in a Young Marines program. Deputies in Pinellas County, Florida, took Essert into custody on a warrant. Essert had been on leave from his job as police chief of the village of Bethel. Now he's entered a plea, and his attorney is denying the allegations. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through video of Essert's arrest and talks with his attorney in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Take your business to the next level with a free 14-day trial at https://odoo.com/crimefix. Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest: Jay ClarkCRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan talks to Executive Director of Forward Pinellas Whit Blanton about what the organization is doing to address transit issues across Pinellas County and improve transportation options for residents and visitors.

Ryan talks to Executive Director of Forward Pinellas Whit Blanton about what the organization is doing to address transit issues across Pinellas County and improve transportation options for residents and visitors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was at his Fort Myers home when a fast-food security camera in Jacksonville Beach snapped a picture of a criminal suspect. An artificial intelligence tool used by police agencies somehow identified him as the perpetrator, and he was arrested.Technology got it wrong, but it wasn't alone.Afterward, Latino voters are seen as the key to winning elections in Florida, but are candidates really paying attention to their concerns?Then, how will an important change in driver's licenses affect you? And a well-known children's author is helping a local candidate for office.Rage against the machine(0:00) A Fort Myers man was hundreds of miles away from where a crime was committed, but an AI facial recognition match sent him to jail anyway. Now, he's suing. His ACLU attorney discusses the lawsuit, which challenges a Pinellas County-operated system used by law enforcement statewide.GUEST:Nathan Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU's Speech, Privacy and Technology ProjectThese face cards are marked(11:38) A new Florida law will add citizenship and immigration information to driver's licenses and state IDs. Lawmakers say the change is about election confidence, but opponents question the necessity and impact. A local tax collector and an immigrant rights advocate discuss what residents might expect.GUESTS: Thomas Kennedy, policy adviser with the Florida Immigrant Coalition Mike Fasano, Pasco County tax collector A powerful political force(20:40) Latino voters helped reshape Florida politics in 2024, but experts say campaigns still struggle to understand the community's diversity. We discuss the issues driving Latino voters and how their influence could shape future elections.GUESTS: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, academic executive and former U.S. representative Eduardo Gamarra, Florida International University political science professor Jeff Kinney/Brandt Robinson for CongressNot flying under the radar(35:44) The creator of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” is stepping into the political arena. (Wait, isn't this a form of the dreaded “cheese touch”?) Seriously, Jeff Kinney has teamed up with a Pinellas County history teacher running for Congress for an event focused on civic engagement. The goal: get younger voters involved in democracy before it feels like middle school math.GUESTS: Brandt Robinson, educator and congressional candidate Jeff Kinney, children's book author

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warning there will be “zero tolerance” for disruptive teen takeover events as authorities increase enforcement efforts across Pinellas County.

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warning there will be “zero tolerance” for disruptive teen takeover events as authorities increase enforcement efforts across Pinellas County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seafood dealers, commercial fisherman, and conservationists came together to stop the governor's reckless plan to extend the recreational red snapper fishing season.Independent local journalism is a pillar of democracy. American democracy has evaporated in conjunction with a rapid decline of local media sources in the past 25 years. One of those local media sources in Florida, The Gabber newspaper in south Pinellas County, needs your help to continue its 60-year tradition of local news.Join Craig Pittman, Chadd Charland, and Jason Garcia from the "Seeking Rents" podcast and Substack newsletter for our next in-person event Friday, June 12th, from 6:30-7:30 PM at Happy Medium Books and Cafe in Jacksonville/Riverside.Our guest for this episode is CD Davidson-Heirs who recently wrote a story chronicling the history of Gatorade for Flamingo magazine.

After emigrating from Cuba to the U.S. at age ten, Georges Gonzalez struggled to find his voice and his passion. It took joining the Civil Air Patrol and, later, the Air Force to boost his confidence and instill a work ethic he'd carry with him for years. He began his post-military career as a delivery driver for Coca-Cola, where he quickly moved up the ranks. But after working for the company for more than a decade, Georges took a buy-out in 2015. Before long, he was on to his next adventure, working in the water utility sector, starting in Pinellas County in west-central Florida. Today, he's the director of enterprise solutions for water resources in nearby Hillsborough County, Florida. This week on With Great Power, Georges talks about how his team is evaluating AI tools for improving its customer service representative training, among other functions. Georges explains the county government's careful approach to using artificial intelligence, how department staff have reacted to it, and how the water resources team is testing the technology. Credits: Hosted by Brad Langley. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor. Edited by Anne Bailey. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive editor. The GridX production team includes Jenni Barber, Samantha McCabe, and Brad Langley.

Flooded out house on stilts in Pinellas County after Hurricane Child death in NSB. NFL player controversy over introducing President Trump. The controversy over vegan cream cheese in New York City. Jeff Monosso on what we know about gunman who opened fire near White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flooded out house on stilts in Pinellas County after Hurricane Child death in NSB. NFL player controversy over introducing President Trump. The controversy over vegan cream cheese in New York City. Jeff Monosso on what we know about gunman who opened fire near White House.

Hillsborough County Real Estate Statistics and Market Trends for May 2026 Want to know what the Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Brandon real estate market is doing? If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Tampa, Temple Terrace, Brandon, Westchase, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Bloomingdale, South Tampa, or Seminole Heights you will want to know what the current real estate market is doing! These statistics are for May 2026 (they lag behind about 30 days). Sign up for the Monthly Statistics Email for all of Pinellas County https://ashlarRE.com/tampa-bay-real-estate-and-home-market-statistics/ ------- Want to experience The Way Real Estate Should Be™? Book a chat at the time that works best for you! https://ashlarre.com/book-a-chat Find a Home https://ashlarRE.com Great Things Tampa Bay - My mobile app and show help you find all the great eats, great places, and great people in the greater Tampa Bay area! Want help selling a home? Get your Free Home Value Report today! https://ashlarRE.com/home-value/

Pinellas County Real Estate Statistics and Market Trends from May 2026 Want to know what St. Pete and Clearwater real estate market is doing? If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport, Pass-A-Grill, Safety Harbor, or Dunedin, or on maybe one of our beautiful beach communities such as Pass-A-Grille, Indian Rocks Beach, or St Pete Beach, you will want to know what the current real estate market is doing! These statistics are for May 2026 (they lag behind about 30 days). Sign up for the Monthly Statistics Email for all of Pinellas County https://ashlarRE.com/tampa-bay-real-estate-and-home-market-statistics/ ------- Want to experience The Way Real Estate Should Be™? Book a chat at the time that works best for you! https://ashlarre.com/book-a-chat Find a Home https://ashlarRE.com Great Things Tampa Bay - My mobile app and show help you find all the great eats, great places, and great people in the greater Tampa Bay area! https://GreatThingstb.com/ Want help selling a home? Get your Free Home Value Report today! https://ashlarRE.com/home-value/

Pinellas County Real Estate Statistics and Market Trends from May 2026 Want to know what St. Pete and Clearwater real estate market is doing? If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport, Pass-A-Grill, Safety Harbor, or Dunedin, or on maybe one of our beautiful beach communities such as Pass-A-Grille, Indian Rocks Beach, or St Pete Beach, you will want to know what the current real estate market is doing! These statistics are for May 2026 (they lag behind about 30 days). Sign up for the Monthly Statistics Email for all of Pinellas County https://ashlarRE.com/tampa-bay-real-estate-and-home-market-statistics/ ------- Want to experience The Way Real Estate Should Be™? Book a chat at the time that works best for you! https://ashlarre.com/book-a-chat Find a Home https://ashlarRE.com Great Things Tampa Bay - My mobile app and show help you find all the great eats, great places, and great people in the greater Tampa Bay area! https://GreatThingstb.com/ Want help selling a home? Get your Free Home Value Report today! https://ashlarRE.com/home-value/

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss why drinking water in Pinellas County may taste different this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss why drinking water in Pinellas County may taste different this week.

Ryan and Dana talk about the most insane Florida Man stories of the week, including a Pinellas County man under arrest for 'Drinking and Droning.'

Ryan and Dana talk about the most insane Florida Man stories of the week, including a Pinellas County man under arrest for 'Drinking and Droning.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's MJ Morning Show:Affliction/Ed HardyWhat's 'Screwber'?Morons in the newsMJ's 'Fridge FindsAMC Theatres to feature live concertsArrested in Pinellas County for skipscanning monitor with a bananaA text to MJ from Denis Phillips"Michael" family of names at Firehouse SubsNew term in MJ's lexicon... "Blue dot fever'Dear FlabbyYou can stop sending Spirit Air memes to MJDoor-to-door solicitor at 9pmMJ's IG video... jacked up truckWorst first dates that made you want to leaveUnited 767 that hit light pole, truckTPA DUI stop...beer in Happy MealIs Billie Eilish excited to age?Trader Joe's recall on chicken fried riceWoman arrested in southwest Florida for kicking 13-year-old at youth football gameDenis Phillips on phoneBaldoni/Lively settlement... who came out ahead? Not one of them!Shannon Elizabeth has done much better on Onlyfans than actingMatthew Perry's personal items headed to auctionKim Kardashian taking a break from taking the bar examStephon Diggs aquittalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Looking for a meaningful job? We're a lot more than just uniformed deputies on the road! In this episode of 56, we talk with our three HR recruiters about the almost endless possibilities here at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Your hosts Ricky, Ashley, and Laura love working here, and we think you would too. Whether you're fresh out of school and just starting out, or mid-career and needing a change, we have a job you'll love. Does your corporate IT job feel meaningless? Use your skills to help keep your county safe. Are you an admin with boring coworkers? Come work with deputies and detectives. Want to be in the middle of the action without being in personal danger? You might have a future as a dispatcher.You'll also learn about what it takes to become a deputy, whether in the jail, on the road, or in the courthouse. Already certified? If you're listening from the frozen north, or from a community that doesn't support its law enforcement, you'll find that Pinellas County offers a welcoming climate in more ways than one.You've had hours of fun listening to PCSO members on this podcast. Wouldn't you like to have a career alongside us? PinellasSheriff.gov/Careers.Email us your questions and suggestions at lets56@pcsonet.comFollow PCSO: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeFollow 56: InstagramPCSO Website

On today's MJ Morning Show:12 tons of Kit Kat bars stolen in EuropeMorons in the newsCoyotes in Pinellas County?MJ stepped on his glassesToddler died in DUI crash was child of 14-year-old who was the driverMJ interacts with listener over lithium ion battery questionWomen are doing pushups wrongCustomer demands Macarena dance for additional tipHow did Station House BBQ do at the Cuban Sandwich Festival?Confession: Redditor claims to dispute charges against companies that bother himKentucky Powerball winner arrested... AgainMJ wants to post a video he took on a flight of passenger that repeatedly elbowed himMJ stumbled on SNL video with Norm MacDonald doing story of Tampa Bay area postal workerRed lobby doors still an issue... we had Big Scary Ron and Rudy in the studio to discussUConn Huskies move on in tourneyA professor can tell if student used A.I. because of one wordSvannah Guthrie's return date... what will she be like?Britney Speasr seen in pictures with her kids on a boat"Hail Mary" sweater w/foxes is in demandTiger Woods accused of DUI...Airline attendant on Air Canada flight survived, thrown over 320 feet from plane, Gofundme page for her hospital billsTyler Perry brought a bag of cash to Atlanta airport to pay TSA workersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Four Pinellas County schools are set to shift school start times, and students at one high school will be getting up a lot earlier.

Four Pinellas County schools are set to shift school start times, and students at one high school will be getting up a lot earlier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsborough County Real Estate Statistics and Market Trends for March 2026 Want to know what the Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Brandon real estate market is doing? If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Tampa, Temple Terrace, Brandon, Westchase, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Bloomingdale, South Tampa, or Seminole Heights you will want to know what the current real estate market is doing! These statistics are for March 2026 (they lag behind about 30 days). Sign up for the Monthly Statistics Email for all of Pinellas County https://ashlarRE.com/tampa-bay-real-estate-and-home-market-statistics/ ------- Want to experience The Way Real Estate Should Be™? Book a chat at the time that works best for you! https://ashlarre.com/book-a-chat Find a Home https://ashlarRE.com Great Things Tampa Bay - My mobile app and show help you find all the great eats, great places, and great people in the greater Tampa Bay area! Want help selling a home? Get your Free Home Value Report today! https://ashlarRE.com/home-value/

Pinellas County Real Estate Statistics and Market Trends for March 2026 Want to know what St. Pete and Clearwater real estate market is doing? If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport, Pass-A-Grill, Safety Harbor, or Dunedin, or on maybe one of our beautiful beach communities such as Pass-A-Grille, Indian Rocks Beach, or St Pete Beach, you will want to know what the current real estate market is doing! These statistics are for March 2026 (they lag behind about 30 days). Sign up for the Monthly Statistics Email for all of Pinellas County https://ashlarRE.com/tampa-bay-real-estate-and-home-market-statistics/ ------- Want to experience The Way Real Estate Should Be™? Book a chat at the time that works best for you! https://ashlarre.com/book-a-chat Find a Home https://ashlarRE.com Great Things Tampa Bay - My mobile app and show help you find all the great eats, great places, and great people in the greater Tampa Bay area! https://GreatThingstb.com/ Want help selling a home? Get your Free Home Value Report today! https://ashlarRE.com/home-value/

Ryan, Dana, and Nathalie discuss a shakeup in the race for CD-27 in South Florida. Plus, Chris Trenkmann breaks down Election Day results across Pinellas County.

Ryan, Dana, and Nathalie discuss a shakeup in the race for CD-27 in South Florida. Plus, Chris Trenkmann breaks down Election Day results across Pinellas County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top stories going on in and around Tampa Bay! Katie has some breaking details on what went on in Pinellas County and which major road way is facing major delays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zestimates are wrong, condos are stuck, and buyers finally have the upper hand in Tampa Bay. In this week's episode of "Money" Market, host Owen LaFave and Julie Larsen, a leading real estate agent with Michael Saunders & Company, discuss what's actually happening in Pinellas County. From hurricane recovery and flood zone distortions to why some homes are flying off the market while others sit untouched, this conversation is packed with local insight you won't find online. Julie explains why Zillow's numbers miss the mark, how condo legislation reshaped the market overnight, and why move-in-ready homes are the only sure bet right now. They dig into buyer psychology, investor behavior, luxury cash purchases, and why patience is suddenly a strategy again. If you're on the sidelines waiting to sell or clutching a Zestimate like it's gospel, this episode is your reality check. Real talk. Real numbers. Zero sugarcoating.   WATCH NEXT: REBRANDING EDUCATION IN TAMPA WITH DR. KEN ATWATER https://youtu.be/f6YUJhmy2Ys SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_7yNs7dOuyKApAkohqJIQ   Follow The "Money" Market Podcast here:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6e7E0DaJZQkuw339G7nGI4?si=27d047641a1d4b17 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-market-podcast/id1733948143 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneymarketpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneymarketpodcast Website: https://moneymarketpodcast.com    The Bank of Tampa | Member FDIC

Pinellas County is making big moves to close and merge under-enrolled campuses as charter schools seek space in public schools through the state's Schools of Hope program.Families and educators are weighing the benefits of expanded school choice against the disruption caused by closures and consolidations. We start the show by unpacking what's at stake.Also in the news: property taxes. Should lawmakers reduce or phase them out? A pair of lawmakers take calls from listeners and explore the trade-offs between tax relief and maintaining quality of life.And what's going on with this chilly weather? And what's with all this talk about snow in the Tampa Bay area this weekend. We turn to someone who knows.Finally, Tampa will soon shine on the global stage as native sled hockey player Declan Farmer heads to Milan with his sights set on a fourth Winter Paralympics gold medal.