News
Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
Cold night shelters activating Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights
Cold night shelters in Pinellas County will be open at night Wednesday, Jan. 22, through Friday, Jan. 24, the Homeless Leadership Alliance...
Application deadline extended for Educational Facilities Authority Board
The application deadline to fill two vacancies on the Educational Facilities Authority Board has been extended to Feb. 21, 2025. The two...
Emergency storm repair authorization for docks available until Feb. 10
Was your dock damaged during the hurricanes? Until Feb. 10, you can receive a County authorization to repair your dock to match...
Floridians can appeal FEMA’s decision
If you applied for FEMA assistance, you will receive a decision letter in the mail or via email. If you disagree with the decision about your eligibility, you can appeal within 60 days from the date on that letter.
County to hold Career Fair in Largo on Jan. 24
Pinellas County Government will hold a Career Fair on Friday, Jan. 24, from 1 – 4 p.m. at Florida Botanical Gardens (Magnolia...
County completes storm debris collection in unincorporated areas
Pinellas County has completed all storm debris collections in the public unincorporated areas of the County. The collections were finished in time...
BCC approves funding for 223 affordable/workforce homes in two major housing developments
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners took a big step Tuesday to bring hundreds of new affordable homes into two large residential developments in the works for south Pinellas. The Commission approved more than $10 million to support 223 new affordable and workforce apartments in the massive Azalea Gateway and Sky Town Apartments in St. Petersburg.
Important update about FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance (Hotel Assistance)
Over the past week, FEMA has sent letters to residents receiving Temporary Shelter Assistance saying that they will have to check out of the hotel FEMA has paid for. If you think this is in error, you can submit more information and file an appeal and you may get an extension.
Vacancy announced on Educational Facilities Authority Board
Applications are being accepted to fill two vacancies on the Educational Facilities Authority Board. The two vacancies will expire on Nov. 10,...
Fort De Soto Park fort, dog beach, fishing piers reopen
After extensive repairs and cleanup following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the historic fort, dog beach and both fishing piers at Fort De...