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Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
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...
Pinellas County offices closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day
Pinellas County Government offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. This includes departments under the Board...
County to begin major beach nourishment project
Construction will begin in the coming days on Pinellas County’s emergency beach nourishment project, which will include much of Sand Key, Treasure...