News
Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
Substantial damage determination letters begin mailing for unincorporated Pinellas County residents
Residents don’t have to wait for letter to apply for permits Pinellas County has begun notifying residents in unincorporated Pinellas County whose homes...
Florida Botanical Gardens to host annual Holiday Lights in the Gardens
Display is recognized by USA Today as one of America’s best botanical holiday light displays The Florida Botanical Gardens will transform into...
County offices closed for Thanksgiving
Pinellas County Government offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. This includes departments under the...
Pinellas extends survey deadline for fair housing, community needs
Pinellas County is extending the deadline for two surveys that will shape the way millions in public funds are spent on community...
Final storm debris collection schedule announced for unincorporated areas
Pinellas County’s contractor expects to complete its first pass of storm debris collections in the unincorporated areas before Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving, the...
BCC defers vote on Rays stadium funding
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday deferred a vote to adopt a supplemental bond resolution and approve the form...
Direct Temporary Housing Approved for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Survivors in Florida
News release posted on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Release Date: November 8, 2024 TALLAHASSEE, FL. – At the request...
Vacancies Announced on Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Advisory Committee
Pinellas County is now accepting applications for four appointments to the Citizen Advisory Committee for the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). These...
Pinellas County seeks public input on fair housing, community development needs
Pinellas County is partnering with the City of Largo to gather public input that will shape housing and community development goals over the next five years.
FEMA now offering Transitional Sheltering Assistance
Eligible Homeowners and renters who sustained damages or losses from Hurricane Milton or Hurricane Helene may now receive Transitional Sheltering Assistance when...