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June 12, 2024

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant applications sought

Pinellas County is accepting applications for funding through the federal fiscal year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Countywide (JAG-C).

June 7, 2024

Condado Pinellas solicita sugerencias sobre prioridades para uso de Fondos

En 2022, el Condado Pinellas tuvo una de las tasas más altas de sobredosis en Florida. Al mismo tiempo que trabajamos para poner fin a esta crisis, el Condado Pinellas busca la opinión de todos los interesados con respecto a la planificación de la educación, los servicios y los programas de reducción de opioides en el futuro.

May 30, 2024

Pinellas County Emergency Management shares three key steps for a safer hurricane season

The 2024 hurricane season starts June 1, and Pinellas County Emergency Management asks residents to remember three things to survive a disaster....

Manejo de Emergencias del Condado Pinellas comparte tres pasos claves para una temporada de huracanes más segura

La temporada de huracanes 2024 comienza el 1 de junio, y Manejo de Emergencias del Condado Pinellas pide a las personas que...

May 24, 2024

Pinellas County Consumer Protection investigation leads to criminal charges

Pinellas County Consumer Protection’s investigation into two individuals who defrauded more than 100 consumers across the United States recently led to criminal charges and over $1 million in restitution ordered for their victims.

80 affordable homes for seniors break ground in Ridgecrest

The groundbreaking of 80 new affordable apartments for seniors at Heritage Oaks Friday marked a new chapter for the Ridgecrest community.  

May 22, 2024

Beach nourishment to begin June 3 at Pass-a-Grille 

The initial phase of the project to nourish Pass-a-Grille beach is scheduled to begin June 3 following the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners allocating an additional $4.4 million Tuesday to fund the full nourishment. 

May 21, 2024

Pinellas County launches new program to streamline access to behavioral health services

Pinellas County on Tuesday launched a new service that will make it easier for residents to access behavioral health services locally. The program, called Care About Me, provides a confidential access line for Pinellas County residents of all ages who need help finding appointments for mental health, substance use and/or addiction services.

County holds groundbreaking ceremony for Raymond H. Neri Community Park improvements

Pinellas County held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday for the much-anticipated Raymond H. Neri Community Parks Improvement project in Lealman. The event was attended by County officials, county commissioners, civic leaders and other residents.

May 15, 2024

Vacancies announced on Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc.

Pinellas County is accepting applications for one upcoming vacancy on the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc. board as the individual appointment for Commissioner Charlie Justice. This appointment is to fulfill a term that will expire on Dec. 1, 2025.