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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....
Pinellas County EMS recognized for pediatric emergency readiness; reminds caregivers: Kids have strokes, too
Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services is asking parents and caregivers to stay stroke aware and know the warning signs of strokes in...
Saluting Pinellas County Code Enforcement
Celebrating the people who keep Pinellas safe, connected and beautiful We recently celebrated Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week, and we’re giving a...
Pinellas County urges residents to sign up for Special Needs Evacuation Program
With hurricane season underway, Pinellas County Emergency Management is encouraging residents with qualifying needs to register now for the Special Needs Evacuation...
Pinellas County Emergency Management shares three key steps as hurricane season begins
The 2026 hurricane season starts today, June 1, and Pinellas County Emergency Management encourages people to take three actions: Know your risk,...
Pinellas County and Army Corps of Engineers sign for beach nourishment
Agreement provides new pathways to access federal funding Today, Pinellas County officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed an historic...
Pinellas: Suncoast Health Council vacancies announced
Applications are being accepted for three positions on the Suncoast Health Council. All three of these positions are for Health Care Providers. Appointments are for two-year terms, beginning on the date of appointment. Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.