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Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Programs opening Oct. 20
Pinellas residents still struggling to repair their homes or recover financially from last year’s devastating hurricanes will soon have access to millions...
Programas de ayuda por huracanes Pinellas People First abren oct. 20
Los residentes de Pinellas que todavÃa tienen que reparar sus casas o recuperarse económicamente de los devastadores huracanes del año pasado pronto...
Wildflower test plots to support native pollinators
We have introduced Wildflower Test Plots in select county parks to encourage the growth of native wildflowers and provide habitat for pollinators. These unmowed...
County waives after-the-fact permit penalties to support storm recovery
Pinellas County is waiving penalty fees for after-the-fact building permits through Dec. 31, 2025, to help residents in unincorporated areas bring storm-damaged...
County Commission adopts final FY 26 budget with lower rate
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday approved the final Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, completing a 9-month process that saw...
Pinellas County begins beach nourishment project
Sand placement is underway on Sand Key. The nourishment will proceed south along the beach. The tentative construction schedule and map for...
Water system maintenance to begin Sept. 22
Pinellas County Utilities will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine from Monday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Oct. 11. During this...
Pinellas County Commission lowers tax rate in tentative FY26 budget
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday approved the tentative Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, reducing the general fund property tax...
Vacancy Announced on Value Adjustment Board
Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2025 Â Applications are being accepted for one citizen appointment for a two-year...
With spike in mosquito-borne illness detection, take extra caution
Pinellas County Mosquito Control has seen increased transmission of mosquito-borne West Nile Virus through its sentinel chicken illness detection program and is...