Stories
Inspirational and informational articles across various topics and departments of Pinellas County.
Public EV charging stations to be decommissioned June 1 to save on operational costs
Pinellas County will discontinue use of its public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on June 1, 2026.  Background The County’s publicly available EV charging stations were originally installed through Duke...
Solid Waste disposal fees to increase in 2025
The Solid Waste Disposal Complex in St. Petersburg. What are the new fees? Pinellas County Solid Waste’s disposal fee for municipal solid...
NALHFA Members Advocate in Washington D.C. to Protect Vital Housing Programs
Last week Florida members of the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA) visited Capitol Hill to meet with congressional offices...
Pinellas County collects 1,082 used tires during free collection event
Image Caption: Staff loading tires onto a front loader during the tire collection event on April 19. On April 19, Pinellas County...
Celebrate your birthday with waived adoption fees at Pinellas County Animal Services
The dogs and cats at Pinellas County Animal Services want to celebrate your birthday with you, and they’re bringing a special gift...
New NALHFA Affordable Housing Podcast Episode Award of Excellence Winner: HFA of Pinellas County
The newest episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast is now available. This episode features a conversation with Kathryn Driver, Executive Director of...
Consumer Alert: Puppy scammers using old Animal Services form
Pinellas County Animal Services and Consumer Protection are advising anyone looking to purchase a puppy to be wary of sellers using an...
Kathryn Driver, Executive Director of the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County In Washington DC to Discuss Affordable Housing
Kathryn Driver, a Board Member of the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies and Executive Director of the Housing Finance Authority,...
A Year in Review: How Good is Pinellas County at Recycling?
Over the past year, Pinellas County Solid Waste (PCSW) collected data and conducted various studies about garbage and recycling in Pinellas County....
Smart irrigation controllers available for eligible customers
Are you a Pinellas County Utilities customer interested in controlling the amount of water on your lawn? You may be eligible to...