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Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
Sandbag locations available ahead of Hurricane Milton
The National Weather Service has placed Pinellas County in the potential path of Hurricane Milton. Sandbag locations are available. For unincorporated Pinellas...
With spike in mosquito-borne illness detection, take extra care
Pinellas County Mosquito Control has seen increased transmission of mosquito-borne West Nile Virus through its sentinel chicken illness detection program and is...
Where displaced people can find housing assistance
Pinellas County residents displaced by Hurricane Helene have several options for seeking short- and long-term housing. HOPE Florida Sheltering Assistance FEMA has...
Board of County Commissioners extend state of local emergency
Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, Oct. 1, to extend state of local emergency for an additional seven days.
Business Recovery Assistance available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene
Businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene can now access disaster recovery assistance and emergency loan programs. FloridaCommerce’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program...
BCC to hold emergency public meeting today
An emergency public meeting of the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners to consider extension of the State of Local Emergency for...
Avoid becoming a victim of a post-storm scam
Many areas in the county have incurred severe property damage because of Hurricane Helene. Pinellas County Consumer Protection wants to remind residents...
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Florida After Hurricane Helene
ATLANTA – Florida homeowners and renters in 17 counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected...
County Commission reduces property tax rate again, approves FY25 budget
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, bringing additional financial relief to taxpayers by...