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Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
BCC approves 2022 State Legislative Program
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved its 2022 State Legislative Program on Tuesday, laying out the Board’s guiding principles and...
BCC elects 2022 Commission Chair and Vice Chairman
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously elected Commissioner and Current Vice Chair Charlie Justice to serve as Chair...
50 affordable homes break ground in St. Pete
A rainy morning didn’t dampen the enthusiasm among Pinellas County partners for kicking off a new development Friday that will bring 50...
BCC approves grant to continue fight against opioid overdoses
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $2 million federal grant that will help the County strive to...
Pinellas County seeks input on first Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan
Pinellas County would like to hear residents’ bright ideas and top concerns for the development of the County’s first Sustainability and Resiliency...
Pinellas County names its 2021 Fire Professionals of the Year
At its Tuesday, Sept. 21 meeting, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners named the recipients of the 2021 Fire Professional of...
Pinellas earns improved Class 3 CRS rating from National Flood Insurance Program
Pinellas County Government has earned an improved Community Rating System (CRS) rating from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The new Class...
BCC adopts final millage rates and budgets for FY22
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday adopted resolutions approving the final millage rates and budget for Fiscal Year 2022....
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas debuts Naturally Florida podcast
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas and Polk County have premiered a podcast for those interested in learning about Florida’s ecosystems, wildlife, water resources, plants and more.
BCC approves Penny funding for 4 affordable housing projects
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved funding from the Penny for Pinellas for four projects that will bring hundreds of new homes at affordable rents to the community.