$1K Bonus Payment To FL Teachers, Principals Touted | Patch PM

Bonuses for public school educators | Reservoir evacuations, leaks grow, inmates moved | Vaccine passport banned by Gov. DeSantis: Patch PM

Suncoast Health Council Vacancies Announced

Applications are now being accepted for a Health Care Consumer and two Health Care Providers for appointment to the council.

Ludwig The Sea Turtle Has New Lease On Life Thanks To Aquarium

After spending a month at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium​, Ludwig the green sea turtle is back in the swim of things in his home surf.

County Launches New Sustainability And Resiliency Planning Process, Website

April 2, 2021, from Clearwater

Pinellas: Rental Assistance Program To Launch Wednesday To Help Renters Avoid COVID-19 Related Evictions

$21.4 million is available to help residents impacted by COVID-19.

Pinellas County Seeking Applications For Social Action Funding Grants

Pinellas County Human Services will begin accepting applications for Social Action Funding Grants on Thursday, April 1.

Rental Assistance Program To Launch Wednesday To Help Renters Avoid COVID-19 Related Evictions

March 30, 2021, In Clearwater

Seasonal Reclaimed Water Restrictions In Effect April 1, Clearwater

Pinellas County seasonal reclaimed water restrictions go into effect on Thursday, April 1, and run through Wednesday, June 30.

16 Pinellas Nonprofits Awarded Grants By Community Foundation

Beds and mattresses for homeless youth and a new dental chair for low-income adults to receive dental care among the items to be funded.

Son Follows In Mom's Footsteps As Clearwater Police Officer

​Family photos show 5-year-old William Spelman posing in an oversized Clearwater police uniform belonging to his mother, Laura.

Stormwater Pipe Cleaning Set For Clearwater Beach, Island Estates

The contractor will notify residents prior to working in front of their houses by use of a door hanger.

Hero Cop: 'Did He Have A Cape Under His Uniform?' | Patch PM

Tributes for fallen officer | Pups worth $35K stolen| Jack Kerouac house | Boat toll on manatees | Cindy Crawford buys penthouse: Patch PM

Fishing Tournament To Raise Money For Fallen Deputy's Family

Reel Adventure Kayak Fishing and Osprey Bay Outdoors are hosting a fishing tournament to raise money for the family of Deputy Michael Magli.

Police Officer Dies Stopping Wrong-Way Driver On I-75 | Patch PM

Digging at 2nd Black cemetery | Wallenda troupe member dies | UK variant surging | Vaccine age to drop | Cop dies saving others: Patch PM

Pinellas: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available This Week

Appointments are available for immediate booking for the expanded group of residents who now qualify to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Archaeologists Begin Excavating 2nd Lost Black Cemetery

Archaeologists have begun excavating the site of the former St. Matthew's Baptist Church cemetery in search of lost graves.

Applications Sought For Alcohol & Drug Abuse Trust Fund Grant

Pinellas County opened applications for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund Grants, totaling $40,000 in fiscal year 2022.

Pinellas: More Groups Eligible For Vaccines Through Patient Portal

March 5, 2021, Pinellas County

Lost Black Cemeteries: Sacred Spaces Ignored, Abandoned For Years

Archaeologists are searching for proof to validate hazy memories and stories shared by generations about Florida's lost Black cemeteries.

County Extends State Of Local Emergency Through March 12

March 3, 2021 announcement from Clearwater

Forward Pinellas Hosts Virtual 'Bike Your Own City'

Celebrate Florida Bike Month by exploring your own neighborhood in a self-guided scavenger hunt.

Clearwater Recycling Department: Leave Plastic Bags Out Of Bins

When recyclable materials are bagged and thrown into the blue bin, the bagged materials cannot be sorted at the recycling facility.

Pinellas: Vaccine Appts Available For More Seniors

Pinellas seniors should create an account through the CDR Health Patient Portal today, if they haven't already.

Enrollment Open For Ambulance Coverage Through March 2022

Applications are still available for the 2021 Sunstar FirstCare Membership; enroll now to receive a full year of medical transport cost.

Aquarium's Whale Exhibit To Debut Newly Discovered Species

"Whales: Living with Giants" will occupy 20,000 square feet of space in CMA's newly expanded visitor center. The exhibit opens this spring.

Bucs' Winfield Turns Super Bowl Taunt Into Good Deed | Patch PM

Super Bowl taunting fine | How, where to get COVID-19 vaccine | Ransomware attack | Army recruiter arrested | Beach ranking drops: Patch PM

BCC Approves Code Enforcement Lien Settlement Program

Feb. 24, 2021, Pinellas County

CareerSource Pinellas Announces Board Vacancies For Businesses Owners And Executives

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications for appointments to the CareerSource Pinellas (CSPin) Board.

65+ Residents Reminded To Sign Up For Vaccine Appointments, Pinellas County

Pinellas residents 65 and older can sign up to be contacted for available COVID-19 vaccine appointments by creating an account.

County Extends State Of Local Emergency Through Feb. 26

Pinellas County has extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through Feb. 26.

Deputy Killed By Drunk Driver Honored: Police | Patch PM

Tribute to fallen deputy | Biden's pandemic plan | Fake grannies seek shots | Landmark restaurant to close | Pet insurance fraud: Patch PM

Random Acts Of Kindness Day: Help Feed Neighbors In Clearwater

Volunteering and supporting food banks in Clearwater are among the ways to show kindness on Feb. 17.

WWII Veteran Receives Congressional Honors On 100th Birthday

Murray Zolkower still works as a part-time pharmacy assistant at CVS.

Suncoast Health Council Vacancies Announced

Applications are being accepted for appointments to the Suncoast Health Council

Pinellas: Vaccine Progress Update - Feb. 5

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas), in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, among the sites.

Public Comments Sought On New Pinellas Trail Logo

Feb. 3, 2021, Pinellas County

Public Input Sought On New Pinellas Trail Logo

Pinellas County has extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through Feb. 12.

Pinellas Tax Collector Employees Set Sights On Heart Month

For several years now, they have partnered with the FL Heart and Research Foundation for "Heart Month" which occurs each February.

Pinellas: Residents Affected By Tropical Storm Eta May Now Be Eligible For Low-Interest Loans

Pinellas County received a Small Business Administrative Disaster Declaration for those impacted by Tropical Storm Etta.

Son, Father In Wheelchair Killed Crossing Clearwater Street

A father and son were killed Friday evening when an SUV struck them while they were crossing Court Street.