Pinellas County

Recent rain showers coincide with the start of the annual fertilizer ban. Key nutrients from fertilizer runoff contribute to algae growth, which leads to murky, stinky waters and hurts marine life.

“Data centers aren’t a job creator,” said Kathleen Peters, who reported staff has been approached with a proposal to build one along Gandy Boulevard.

It's the fourth time in two decades the city has opened up the district to redevelopment proposals. Here's how the latest round of bids reimagine the 86-acre site in downtown St. Pete.

Airport CEO Michael Stephens said the facility is looking to recreate the first commercial airflight — this time with flying cars.

The Tampa Bay Times reported that the Phillies presented an updated term sheet to county commissioners this past week.

The U.S. Census Bureau says hurricane-ravaged Pinellas County lost nearly 12,000 residents, behind only Los Angeles County. Meanwhile, Pasco and Polk were among the fastest-growing counties in the U.S.

This year, the county hosted back-to-back tournaments, the NFCA and ESPN college softball tournaments, featuring 12 ranked teams, including the top two in the country

The environmental department is seeing more seagrasses and wave protection from an oyster reef they installed just offshore of their current Philippe Park project a few years ago.

The historical park and museum is launching the “Power of Place” oral history program.

The $126 million project began almost a year after Hurricane Milton in 2024. It should be completely done by March.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," visual artist John Gascot spoke on the county defunding Creative Pinellas, the significance of grants to artists and more.

Pinellas County commissioners unanimously passed several ordinance amendments related to tree removal, protection and planting.