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Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
Pinellas Recovers announces July 31 application deadline for 2 hurricane recovery programs
With more than 600 households approved for assistance and thousands of applications currently under review across all programs, Pinellas Recovers will close new applications for its Homebuyer Assistance and Disaster Relief Reimbursement Program for Renters on July 31, 2026.
Palm Harbor celebrates downtown re-energizing with new streetlights
Pinellas County, Duke Energy, Palm Harbor business leaders and the downtown community celebrated the installation of 95 new decorative streetlights to bring...
Pinellas County Government offices to be closed in observance of Independence Day
Pinellas County Government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. This includes departments under the Board...
Youth civic event brings next-gen perspectives to Heritage Village
Pinellas County’s younger generations connected with local history during a youth civic season celebration at Heritage Village Museum & Park on Saturday....
“Extreme” Water Shortage Order extended for Pinellas County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has extended the “Extreme” Water Shortage Order for Pinellas County and surrounding areas through October...
Pinellas County Utilities and City of Pinellas Park lift precautionary boil water notice for Pinellas Park
Pinellas County Utilities and the City of Pinellas Park have lifted the precautionary boil water notice for all residents in Pinellas Park....
County seeks development proposals for downtown Clearwater parcels
Pinellas County invited experienced developers to submit proposals for redevelopment of parcels totaling 24.66 acres of County-owned land in downtown Clearwater today,...
Pinellas County EMS recognized for pediatric emergency readiness; reminds caregivers: Kids have strokes, too
Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services is asking parents and caregivers to stay stroke aware and know the warning signs of strokes in...
Most Pinellas County offices closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth
Most Pinellas County Government offices under the County Administrator will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Offices of the...
Saluting Pinellas County Code Enforcement
Celebrating the people who keep Pinellas safe, connected and beautiful We recently celebrated Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week, and we’re giving a...