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Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
Vacancies announced on Educational Facilities Authority Board
Applications due by 3 p.m. Sept.16, 2026 Applications are being accepted to fill two vacancies on the Educational Facilities Authority Board. Those...
Vacancies announced on the Tourist Development Council
Applications are being accepted for three appointments to the Tourist Development Council (TDC), for a term of four years, beginning Nov. 1,...
Consumer Alert: Scammer posing as Pinellas County Animal Control Officer
Pinellas County Animal Services and Consumer Protection are encouraging the public to be on alert for a recent phone call scam. The County has been made...
Heritage Village celebrates dual milestones at All-American Bash
Pinellas County residents gathered to celebrate two historic anniversaries at the All-American 50 at 250 Bash at Heritage Village Museum & Park on Saturday. The...
Pinellas County conducts hurricane emergency exercise
Pinellas County and representatives from multiple agencies and jurisdictions simulated preparation and response to a Category 3 hurricane this week to help...
Pinellas Recovers announces July 31 application deadline for 2 hurricane recovery programs
With more than 600 households approved for assistance and thousands of applications currently under review across all programs, Pinellas Recovers will close new applications for its Homebuyer Assistance and Disaster Relief Reimbursement Program for Renters on July 31, 2026.
Palm Harbor celebrates downtown re-energizing with new streetlights
Pinellas County, Duke Energy, Palm Harbor business leaders and the downtown community celebrated the installation of 95 new decorative streetlights to bring...
Youth civic event brings next-gen perspectives to Heritage Village
Pinellas County’s younger generations connected with local history during a youth civic season celebration at Heritage Village Museum & Park on Saturday....
“Extreme” Water Shortage Order extended for Pinellas County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has extended the “Extreme” Water Shortage Order for Pinellas County and surrounding areas through October...
Pinellas County Utilities and City of Pinellas Park lift precautionary boil water notice for Pinellas Park
Pinellas County Utilities and the City of Pinellas Park have lifted the precautionary boil water notice for all residents in Pinellas Park....