The 2020 Atlantic Basin hurricane season set records for the most activity. It was the fifth consecutive season of above-average activity.
LARGO — Pinellas County Administrator Barry Burton has extended the local state of emergency for COVID-19 through April 16. The extension continues the ordinance requiring face coverings be worn indoors in public places.
Groundbreaking is expected to begin within the next two months on a Children’s Discovery Garden that will allow kids to experience nature and teach them to be good stewards of the environment.
Pinellas County seasonal reclaimed water restrictions went into effect on Thursday, April 1, and will run through Wednesday, June 30.
With large-scale celebrations and gatherings canceled due to the pandemic, the Pinellas County Tax Collector's Office found a way to give personalized recognition to local fifth-grade students.
Pinellas launches sustainability and resiliency website
For the second week, Florida Department of Health reported an increase in COVID-19 cases compared to the previous week in Pinellas County. From March 29-April 4, DOH reported 1,590 new cases, bringing the total to 73,429. Six more people died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death to…
Starting Monday, April 5, most everyone in Pinellas County and the state of Florida will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
PALM HARBOR — During a visit to Palm Harbor University High School on March 31, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to provide $1,000 bonuses to public school principals and full-time classroom teachers.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity continues to report good news as the state slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and unemployment rates keep on falling.
Water district announces success of aquifer recovery efforts
After four weeks of falling numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths, the downtrend came to a halt the week of March 22-28. Florida Department of Health reported 1,457 more cases than the prior week, bringing the count to 71,839. Twenty-eight more people died, upping the death toll to 1,554.
Imagine what it would be like if there were no traffic fatalities in Pinellas County. Imagine that no pedestrians were killed by a motorist and no drivers or passengers died during a traffic crash.
Pinellas County not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down to 5% in December, according to the report released March 15 by the state’s Department of Economic Opportunity.
Financial help will soon be available to Pinellas County residents who are facing eviction or at risk for homelessness due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CLEARWATER — As part of a new marketing initiative, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) inked a partnership with award-winning firm Starmark as Agency of Record for marketing.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that beginning Monday, March 29, Floridians age 40 and up will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
For the fourth week in a row, Florida Department of Health reported fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pinellas County. From March 15-21, DOH added 1,190 cases and 16 deaths. Cases total 70,382 and the death toll is up to 1,526.
Gov. Ron DeSantis released a new executive order March 19 that adds all persons ages 50 and older to the list of those eligible to get a vaccination starting on Monday, March 22.
More than 220,000 Pinellas County residents have received at least a first-dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of March 17. Officials say about 75% were seniors ages 65 and up.
LARGO — Pinellas County commissioners agreed to waive their rules and take votes on requests to rename county property in honor of two men who have made a difference in the county’s justice system.
Mike Meidel, director of Economic Development, has announced his retirement after 17 years of service with Pinellas County government. His last day in the office will be April 30.
Forward Pinellas Board recognizes Florida Bike Month
For the third consecutive week, Florida Department of Health reported fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pinellas County. From March 8-14, 1,231 cases were added to the count, bringing the tally to 69,192. Twenty-nine died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 1,510.
LARGO — Pinellas County residents that sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination through the county’s Department of Health no longer need to watch for a text or email for an invite to make an appointment.
ST. PETERSBURG — Starting July 1, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority riders who use paratransit services may notice some changes. Care Ride, which has provided the service since 2008, is closing.
ST. PETERSBURG — Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of directors unanimously approved a contract Feb. 24 for preliminary engineering and final design services for a new multimodal facility in Clearwater.
Heritage Village to upgrade portion of existing pathway
For the second week in a row, Florida Department of Health reported fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pinellas County. From March 1-7, 1,315 cases were reported, bringing the total to 67,971. Thirty more died, upping the death toll to 1,481.
LARGO — On March 11, Pinellas County will mark one year since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the county. The first death was reported on March 23.
LARGO — Pinellas County commissioners unanimously approved one resolution and two ordinance amendments Feb. 23 that address code enforcement liens as well as demolitions and condemnations.
Pinellas County again earns Tree City USA community designation
Florida Department of Health reported fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pinellas County last week. From Feb. 22-28, 1,455 new cases were added, bringing the total to 66,646. Thirty-two more died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 1,451.
If the trend continues, Pinellas County seems to on a track toward fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths this week. For the first six days, Feb. 22-27, Florida Department of Health reported 1,380 new cases, bringing the total to 66,571. Twenty-two more died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the…
For the first five days this week, Feb. 22-26, Florida Department of Health reported 1,221 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County, bringing the total to 66,412. Twenty-one more died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 1,440.
LARGO — Pinellas County commissioners received mixed news Feb. 18 during a presentation of the budget forecast for fiscal years 2022-2027.
Gov. DeSantis highlights homebound senior vaccination program
Allegiant announces new nonstop route to and from Portsmouth
Florida Department of Health reported 1,866 new cases of COVID-19 in Pinellas County during the week of Feb. 15-21, bringing the total to 65,191. Fifty-seven more died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll 1,429.
Deputy Michael James Magli’s funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd. in Lutz.
Florida Department of Health has reported 1,626 new cases of COVID-19 in Pinellas County from Feb. 15-20, bringing the total to 64,951. Forty-two have died due to the novel coronavirus. The death toll stands at 1,414.
So far this week, Feb. 15-19, Florida Department of Health has reported 1,460 new cases of COVID-19 in Pinellas County, bringing the total to 64,785. Forty-two have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 1,414.
nPinellas County residents now have more access to a COVID-19 vaccination, thanks to the Federal Retail Pharmacy program.
LARGO — Pinellas County commissioners discussed three requests to rename county property during their Feb. 9 meeting and decided to continue the conversation at a March 4 work session.
LARGO — Pinellas County commissioners gave unanimous approval Feb. 9 to three funding agreements, including one that improves the county’s shelter capacity, another which helps with the local fight against the opioid epidemic and a third to enhance the seawall at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor.
Two new housing developments supported by Pinellas County are bringing 153 new affordable homes to the community, and hundreds more are on the horizon through a growing program for local and national developers.
St. Pete-Clearwater International releases January passenger report
For the week of Feb. 8-14, Florida Department of Health reported 1,596 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas, bringing the tally to 63,326. Twenty-eight died due to the novel coronavirus. The death toll stands at 1,372.
So far this week, Feb. 8-13, Florida Department of Health has reported 1,441 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas, bringing the tally to 63,171. Twenty-seven died due to the novel coronavirus. The death toll stands at 1,371.
Since Feb. 8, Florida Department of Health has reported 1,293 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas, bringing the tally to 63,023. Another 27 have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 1,371.
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Florida through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program on Friday, Feb 12.
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For the second week, Florida Department of Health reported an increase in COVID-19 cases compared to the previous week in Pinellas County. From March 29-April 4, DOH reported 1,590 new cases, bringing the total to 73,429. Six more people died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death to…
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