Stories
Inspirational and informational articles across various topics and departments of Pinellas County.
Thank you for Your Help…Consumer Protection
Human Services Spotlight Series #22 Consumer Protection Resolves Spat over Scratched Glass Stovetop A buyer blamed a pot for damaging a glass...
Drug Paraphernalia Dilemma
Human Services Spotlight Series #21 Protecting Our Children In February 2021, an Oldsmar resident watched a vehicle pull up to his home...
Trade-In Tangle
Human Services Spotlight Series #17 Protecting Consumers from Scams Sometime during July 2020, a vehicle owner visited an auto dealership for a...
MATE Helps Drug Users Kick the Habit
Human Services Spotlight Series #9 Recovering After 15 Years of Opioid Abuse Despite health issues, a previously homeless MATE client is substance...
Scam Artist No More
Human Services Spotlight Series #16 Air Conditioning “Contractor” Pleads Guilty Between 2016 and 2018, a Pinellas County man used Craig’s List, roadside...
#ODNOMORE
Human Services Spotlight Series #2 Overcoming Decades of Substance Abuse A homeless man conquered a 46-year opioid addiction and rebuilt his life...
Insurance Company Pays Back
Human Services Spotlight Series #14 Insurance Company, Owner Disagree Over Cost of Vehicle Repairs Sometime during April 2020, the complainant tried to...
Opening a Can of Worms
Human Services Spotlight Series #13 Unlicensed Contractor Repays Homeowner A Pinellas County resident contacted Consumer Protection after she had problems with a...
Final Agreement
Human Services Spotlight Series #11 Complainant Gets His Money Back In October 2018, the complainant made a $10,000 credit card payment to...
Payback Long Overdue
Human Services Spotlight Series #12 Scammer Pleads Guilty, Returns Money to Churches Pinellas County Consumer Protection became aware of an individual who...