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Pinellas seeks input on $813 million storm recovery fund  Â
Pinellas County has been awarded $813,783,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. These funds from the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program can help rebuild homes and businesses, provide rental assistance, restore damaged infrastructure and address other critical community needs.
Lifeguards needed for 2025 beach season
With swim season approaching, Pinellas County is seeking seasonal lifeguards to ensure public health and safety at Pinellas County beach parks. Lifeguards...
Pinellas contingent visits Washington to vote for beach nourishment
A Pinellas County delegation led by County Commissioner Kathleen Peters traveled to Washington this week to further efforts to reestablish federally funded...
Commissioners press need for Sand Key beach nourishment easements
The Pinellas County Commission was well-represented Thursday at an event intended to urge property owners to sign construction easements for the Sand...
Care About Me program expands access to behavioral health services for school-aged children in Pinellas County
Pinellas County’s Care About Me program, a coordinated access system designed to connect Pinellas County residents with needed mental health, substance use...
Pinellas County Utilities adds temporary watering days for North County reclaimed water customers through April 4
Pinellas County Utilities is temporarily adjusting the watering schedule for North County reclaimed water customers following recent system repairs. To make up...
Vacancy announced on Pinellas Opportunity Council
Applications are now being accepted for one appointment in the Public Sector category to the Pinellas Opportunity Council Inc. Board of Directors....
Suncoast Health Council vacancies announced
Applications are currently being accepted for multiple positions, including Health Care Provider, Healthcare Consumer and Healthcare Purchaser on the Suncoast Health Council....
Historic Marker dedicated at Whispering Souls African American Cemetery
Many years in the making, the Whispering Souls African American Cemetery, Inc., and Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board on Saturday dedicated a...
BCC adopts sand dune protection ordinance
Recognizing the vital role sand dunes play in protecting the barrier island communities from erosion damage caused by storms, the Pinellas County...