Pinellas County, Florida -- The N.O.P.E (Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education) Task Force presented scholarships to three high school students to help cover college costs. 

The NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education) Task Force, Pinellas Chapter, recently presented three high school seniors with scholarships during award presentations at Dunedin, East Lake and Largo High Schools. A total of three scholarships were awarded during the ceremonies; one for $1000, one for $750 and one for $500.

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office hosted their annual awards ceremony on Thursday, May 16, 2013. The awards ceremony recognizes courageous service, as well as, personal initiative in solving crimes and providing public service.

The Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year was awarded to Deputy Jim Piper and Detective Holly Tsanakaliotis. These two deputies acted courageously to save a four-year-old boy's life by administering CPR.

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Two high school juniors have been selected to represent St. Petersburg as student ambassadors for the annual Takamatsu cultural exchange program. The city's International Relations Committee announced that Katherine "KC" Shelton from Lakewood High School, and Tien Weber, St. Petersburg High School student in the International Baccalaureate program, will have the opportunity to travel to Takamatsu, Japan for several weeks this summer to learn first-hand about life in Japan and to share about life in Florida.