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Pinellas County launches new program to streamline access to behavioral health services
Pinellas County on Tuesday launched a new service that will make it easier for residents to access behavioral health services locally. The program, called Care About Me, provides a confidential access line for Pinellas County residents of all ages who need help finding appointments for mental health, substance use and/or addiction services.
County holds groundbreaking ceremony for Raymond H. Neri Community Park improvements
Pinellas County held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday for the much-anticipated Raymond H. Neri Community Parks Improvement project in Lealman. The event was attended by County officials, county commissioners, civic leaders and other residents.
Vacancies announced on Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc.
Pinellas County is accepting applications for one upcoming vacancy on the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc. board as the individual appointment for Commissioner Charlie Justice. This appointment is to fulfill a term that will expire on Dec. 1, 2025.
Annual Update of Local Mitigation Strategy plan complete
Pinellas County and most of its municipal partners participate in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). Submittal of...
Water system maintenance to begin May 20
Pinellas County Utilities will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine from Monday, May 20 through Saturday, June 8. During this time, drinking water may smell or taste slightly different but there will be no impact to water pressure or service.
50 new affordable homes provide healing, stability to local individuals and families
For Walter Sloan, an injury at work opened the door to a series of losses: his job, his home, and, for a time, his future. As the first new resident at downtown St. Petersburg’s Innovare apartments, having a stable home he can afford has opened the door to hope.
Pinellas County Utilities to host free Water Conservation Expo April 27
Pinellas County Utilities is celebrating Earth Week with the next Go with The Flow: Water Conservation Expo Saturday, April 27, to provide North Pinellas residents with valuable water conservation information and resources.
60 affordable/workforce homes break ground in South Pinellas
Bayou Court Apartments will provide 60 2-bedroom homes for local workers and their families in South St. Petersburg.
Brooker Creek Preserve to host Earth Day birthday bash
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center and the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve will host Earth Day Birthday: A Springtime Conservation on...
Pinellas County recognized by FEMA administrator for flood rating
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and members of her team, including Region 4 Administrator Robert Samaan, recognized Pinellas County on Tuesday for attaining...