Pinellas County

If you're a resident who needs to evacuate and find shelter, Pinellas County officials say that you should not assume a shelter you used in the past is currently open. Here's how to find your evacuation zone and nearest shelter.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said there was no evidence that anyone actually went through with the threat and that the airport was safe.

Said Commissioner Vince Nowicki, who introduced the legislation: “I think we have a duty to look at this through the DOGE lens that this board passed 6 to 1 just a few weeks ago.”

WUSF’s Steve Newborn and Colleen Wright with the Tampa Bay Times discuss the latest twists and turns in the ongoing saga of Tropicana Field and the fate of the Rays.

Tampa and Pinellas County restaurateurs left the 2025 Michelin ceremony with no new star or Bib Gourmand awards — but eight local eateries made the 'recommended' list.

In celebration of Arbor Day, as well as April being Earth Month, local cities and counties are giving away free trees.

Both counties will host a series of workshops where residents can offer feedback on hurricane recovery plans.

If commissioners and residents approve a ballot measure, Pinellas could join many other counties with this form of government. The mayor would assume the responsibilities of the appointed county administrator.

The county clarified how it plans to enforce quiet hours and other restrictions for short-term rentals.

Pinellas County collected a record $8.3 million in bed taxes in January.

The county launched an online survey and will host a series of public meetings in April and May, according to a release. The money will support housing, businesses and infrastructure in areas hardest hit by 2023 and 2024 hurricanes.

The county has been trying to develop the area in St. Petersburg for almost 25 years. A new proposal would turn the land into a large youth sports complex.