Pinellas County

It's one of more than 120 affected nationwide after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the program, which provides housing, training and assistance, is not effective and costs too much.

The county commission discussed the idea at a workshop last week, but came to the conclusion that there are other options.

Eric B. Stillman will lead the St. Petersburg attraction as its 14-month renovation and expansion project wraps up.

Its aim is to help Pinellas County residents, businesses and communities rebound from last year's devastating hurricanes.

Said Whit Blanton, executive director of Forward Pinellas: “This region is one of the fastest growing in the country, and as a result, everybody wants to get everywhere – seemingly all at once. So, we really need to pool our resources and work better together to meet those growing demands.”

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.