Pinellas County

Construction on the Safety Harbor Pier was set to begin when Hurricane Helene rolled in a few months after Hurricane Debby, and destroyed it.

The overpass would also create a contiguous trail between Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.

Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies used the parking lot to stage an operation. The church’s pastor told them they were not welcome.

County commissioners voted to use $125 million in tourist bed taxes to rebuild Sand Key, Treasure Island and Upham Beach. But a lack of easements from some property owners could make the effort a bit disjointed.

County officials said it's important to get the sandbags long before a tropical storm is on the radar so you get enough and have time to prepare.

The Clearwater jail serves as the Tampa Bay region's designated holding center for those suspected of being in the country illegally.

Residents of Pinellas and Sarasota counties will be able to fill as many as 10 sandbags at a number of locations in the next few days.

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.”