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Cold night shelters to open Monday and Tuesday nights
Cold night shelters in Pinellas County will now be open tonight, Monday, Jan. 26, and tomorrow night, Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Homeless...
Vacancies announced for the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board
Applications are due by 3 p.m. Feb. 18, 2026 Applications are being accepted to fill two vacancies on the Pinellas County Construction...
South Pinellas affordable apartment community more than doubles with 66 additional units
More than 130 individuals and families now have a safe, comfortable place they can afford to call home with the expansion of...
County icon Fred E. Marquis passes away peacefully
Former Pinellas County Administrator Fred E. Marquis passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and...
Vacancies announced for Housing Finance Authority
Applications due by 3 p.m. Feb. 18, 2026 Applications are being accepted for two appointments to the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority....
Seniors find affordable homes at new 80-unit apartment community in Ridgecrest
The new 80-unit Heritage Oaks apartments provides affordable homes for seniors and marks the start of a major redevelopment in Ridgecrest.
Flood Vulnerability Assessment virtual public meeting scheduled for January
Pinellas County is hosting a Flood Vulnerability Assessment Virtual Public Meeting on Jan. 13 from 6p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This Zoom meeting...
First round of Pinellas hurricane recovery checks sent to residents
Just in time for the holidays, Pinellas County is distributing the first of many checks for the People First Hurricane Recovery Programs,...
County extends after-the-fact permit penalties waiver 6 months
County also announces temporary housing option within certain mobile home parks Pinellas County property owners with homes not deemed substantially damaged who...
Heritage Village launches “The Power of Place”
Heritage Village Museum & Park is inviting Pinellas County residents to share stories about the local places, people, and events that shaped...