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Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
BCC pushes for opportunity to renegotiate Cross Bay Ferry agreement
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to renegotiate an interlocal agreement between Pinellas and Hillsborough counties and the cities...
Pinellas County awarded $700,000 grant to continue vulnerability assessment efforts
Pinellas County was awarded $700,000 in grant funding Tuesday from the State of Florida’s Resilient Florida Grant Program to complete the second...
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas launches Adopt-A-Drain pilot program
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, in collaboration with Pinellas County Environmental Management, has launched an Adopt-A-Drain pilot program. With summer around the corner,...
Pinellas Consumer Protection uncovers multi-state real estate scam
A multi-state investigation initiated by Pinellas County Consumer Protection into a telemarketing business operating in Pinellas County has resulted in three people being charged in a scheme to defraud more than 100 victims.
Pinellas County Animal Services earns $10,000 grant for inclusive practices
Maddie’s Fund and the Michaelson Found Animal Foundation have awarded Pinellas County Animal Services a $10,000 grant for piloting the “Best Overall Effort” to open doors to adopters and volunteers and welcome the entire community during their Open Arms Challenge.
Pinellas County Parks prepares black skimmer nesting area at Sand Key Park
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources, in partnership with Audubon Florida, have pre-posted a nesting area for black skimmers at the north...
Pinellas County convenes Sustainability and Resiliency Advisory Committee
Pinellas County is convening an expansive and diverse advisory committee that will help finalize the County’s first Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan...
Countywide compact to address long-term housing solutions
Pinellas County, Forward Pinellas and the cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg officially launched a new partnership Tuesday aimed...
Pinellas County awarded more than $17 million for flood protection along Joe’s Creek
Pinellas County has been awarded a grant for more than $17 million by the State of Florida for the Joe’s Creek Greenway...
#BettyWhiteChallenge sees 55 pets adopted from Animal Services
Thanks to the compassion and support of the community, Pinellas County Animal Services saw 55 pets adopted and $4,347.79 received in donations...