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Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
Still time to save on out-of-pocket ambulance costs
Applications remain open for 2026 Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership Now is the perfect time to enroll in the Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership. Residents are encouraged to enroll now to receive...
Pinellas County Animal Services helping longest-stay animals Spring Free from the Shelter
Pinellas County Animal Services is launching a new “Spring Free from the Shelter” adoption campaign to get our longest-waiting pets the fresh...
Social Action Funding Grant applications sought
Pinellas County Human Services is accepting Social Action Funding Grant Program applications through Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m. The program provides...
A Half Century of Heart: Heritage Village hosts “Preserved with Love” Feb. 28
Festival launches year-long 50th anniversary celebration for Heritage Village as Pinellas honors America’s 250th Heritage Village invites the community to celebrate a...
Bayside Bridge renamed Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
Pinellas County officially unveiled signs for the renamed Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge today at a roadside ceremony featuring members of the Dillinger...
Volunteers, sponsors sought for Cross Bayou/Joe’s Creek Cleanup
Event is set for March 7, registration closes March 5 Volunteers are needed to join Pinellas County Environmental Management and Keep Pinellas...
Lifeguards needed for 2026 beach season
Pinellas County is seeking seasonal lifeguards to be stationed at Fort De Soto and Sand Key Park beaches from April to September....
County simplifies tree-permitting ordinance
Pinellas County has updated its tree permitting ordinance to simplify the permitting process and provide more flexibility. These changes, found in Chapter...
County opens improved Raymond H. Neri Park in Lealman
Pinellas County officially opened the improved Raymond H. Neri Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the new park address, 4300 Duval Park Blvd., in...
Pinellas County University begins new sessions March 4
Pinellas County residents can experience a behind-the-scenes look at how their county government provides first-class services by attending this year’s Pinellas County...