Pinellas County

Health officials have cautioned the mosquito-borne illness doesn't respect county boundaries. In a region connected by daily commuting, infected people can spread it beyond the original hotspots.

Pinellas County officials say getting rid of empty tires could eliminate breeding sites for mosquitoes — so they're waiving collection fees through Oct. 30.

St. Petersburg's Shore Acres was hit by flooding when Hurricane Helene walloped the Tampa Bay region's west coast. On the eve of the storm's two-year anniversary, some residents recounted that night at a dinner hosted by The Gathering Church.

The agreement comes as St. Pete-Clearwater moves forward with a major terminal improvement program.

The money will come from reallocating funding set aside for future bond payments on a new county administrative complex in Clearwater.

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is putting about $3.37 million behind 47 events this year.

The county plans to replace pumps or add pumping equipment pieces, along with floodproof doors, and relocate windows and electrical wiring.

The Tourist Development Council discussed whether tourism dollars could play a larger role if voters approve Amendment 3.

The proposed change would apply to Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard parks as part of the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget.

“[The state] needs to take responsibility for what they own.”

In 2025, there were 11 fatalities in Pinellas County involving electric-assisted vehicles.

The overhaul could jeopardize ferry service and eliminate many of the county’s 40 bus routes.