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Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
BCC updates ordinance governing retail sale of dogs or cats
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on Tuesday passed a series of updates to its animal ordinance that will ban...
Emergency Rental Assistance Program now closed to new applications
After a successful run that helped thousands of families, the Pinellas County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now closed to new applications....
BCC approves funds for 270 affordable homes
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved funds for two affordable housing projects that will add another 270 units for county residents in the next few years.
BCC approves 2022 Federal Legislative Priorities
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved its 2022 Federal Legislative Priorities Program on Tuesday, highlighting issues that have a substantial...
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...
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...
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...