What's Open, Closed In Pinellas County New Year's Day

Pinellas County government offices will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.

Pinellas County Tax Collector Brings Christmas To Local Children

Office staff dropped off wrapped gift donations for local children in need Dec. 16.

$600 Payments Coming To Most FL Residents Under Relief Agreement

Here are some of the ways Florida residents would benefit from the newly agreed-upon coronavirus relief package.

What's Open, What's Closed In Clearwater On Thanksgiving

Clearwater's annual Turkey Trot has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How Clearwater Voted In The Presidential Election

Here's a breakdown of unofficial results in Clearwater's 42 voting precincts.

How Is Voting Going In Pinellas County? Tell Us

If you're heading out to the polls to vote in person -- or have already voted today -- we want to hear from you.

Still Time To Vote; 72.5 Percent Turnout In Pinellas So Far

It's Election Day, and Patch will closely watch the results as Pinellas County voters cast their ballots.

Pinellas County Election Results: Crist, Gualtieri Triumph

With 100 percent of precincts reporting, U.S. Reps. Crist and Bilirakis and Sheriff Gualtieri will keep their seats.

Pinellas Casts Votes For U.S. Reps, County Commissioners, Sheriff

Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus said she and her staff have been busy tabulating mail-in and early voting ballots.

Election Day In Pinellas County: When, Where To Vote

Heading to the polls on Election Day? Here’s everything you need to know about where to go and what to do in Pinellas County.

Pinellas County Tax Collector Hopes To Continue Serving Residents

"I am running because service to my country and community has been important to me since my time in the U.S. Air Force:" Charles W. Thomas.

Former Council Member, School Board Member Seeks Commission Seat

"I refuse to believe that we cannot provide essential services to residents in Pinellas County:" Rene Flowers

Clearwater To Decide Whether To Forfeit City Golf Course

Depending on who you speak with, the Landings Golf Club of Clearwater is either a coveted city asset or a waste of space.

Deputies Assigned To Early-Voting Sites To Prevent Intimidation

As of Saturday, nearly 43 percent (305,466)​ of the county's registered 711,462 voters had either voted early or voted by mail.

Vacancies Announced For Historic Preservation Board

Applications are now being accepted to fill vacancies on the Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board.

2020 Election Voter Guide: Pinellas Early Voting Through Nov. 1

Early voting in Pinellas County is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including weekends.

Clearwater Police Begin Removing Derelict Boats From Waterways

Clearwater condominium residents applauded when a derelict boat was removed from its grounded perch after a year.

2020 Election Voter Guide: Pick Up A Mail-In Ballot By Oct. 24

Contact your supervisor of elections office no later than Oct. 24 (but preferably sooner) to request that a ballot be mailed to you.

County Works On North Gap Portion Of Pinellas Trail

Three decades in the making, ​Pinellas County Government Public Works is working on the last of two gaps in the 75-mile Pinellas Trail.

Election Officials Agree To Save Ballot Images In Case Of Recount

In light of a lawsuit, Florida election officials will keep digital ballot images from the presidential election.

FL Primary Results 2020: All Pinellas County Precincts Reporting

Pinellas County voters headed to the polls to choose Pinellas County School Board members and partisan candidates to face off Nov. 3.

Primary 2020: 3 Democrats Vie For Pinellas County Commission Seat

Democrats will have a chance to choose a candidate for the Pinellas County Commission District 7 seat during Tuesday's primary.

Primary 2020: Who's On The Ballot In Pinellas County?

Pinellas County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose partisan candidates as well as school board members.

Primary 2020: Incumbent Tax Collector Faces Challenger

Incumbent Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas R​ will face a longtime employee in the Republican primary Tuesday.

Pinellas To Lose Millions If Residents Don't Complete Census

As of Aug. 11, only 63.6 percent of Pinellas residents had responded online, by phone or by mailers sent out to every address in the spring.

Early Voting For Primary Underway In Pinellas County

Early voting will take place Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Clearwater Council Reviews Possible Sites For New City Hall

After spending two years ensconced in the One Clearwater Tower office building, the Clearwater City Council is looking for new digs.

State Rep Sues Hillsborough, Pinellas Counties Over Mask Mandate

State Rep. Anthony Sabatini has filed lawsuits against Pinellas and Hillsborough counties over their face mask mandates.

City Council To Vote On Imagine Clearwater Plan Thursday Night

Thursday night's Clearwater City Council meeting has been in the making for years.

Former Pinellas Tax Collectors Endorse Joyell Bobala

Diane Nelson and Fred Petty announce support for Joyell Bobala for Pinellas County Tax Collector

Flotilla To Honor President Trump Sunday On His Birthday

Hundreds of boaters displaying the Stars and Stripes will cruise Tampa Bay Sunday to pay tribute to President Donald Trump on his birthday.

Pinellas Clerk’s Customer Information Center Wins National Award

The office was recently recognized as a Call Center of Excellence by the Association of Government Contact Center Professionals.

Clearwater Council To Consider Body Cams; Protest Planned Friday

Clearwater City Council members agreed Thursday that it's time to consider outfitting the police department with body cameras.

Pinellas County Tax Collector Opens Additional Locations

This week, Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas announced the reopening of additional tax collector's offices.

Clearwater City Council Will Hold Public Meeting On April 13

The meeting will be held through the Skype platform and will be broadcast live on the city's website.

Election 2020: Clearwater Mayor, City Council Results

Clearwater voters headed to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor and city council members.

Election 2020: Hibbard Declared Mayor Of Clearwater

With Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos bowing out due to term limits, former Mayor Frank Hibbard is Clearwater's new mayor.

Clearwater Council Candidate Says Nasty Campaigning Must Stop

Some Clearwater candidates say the campaigning has taken a negative turn.

Information Sessions Planned Thursday On Downtown Gateway Project

Clearwater residents will have another chance to weigh in on the Downtown Gateway streetscape project.

Clearwater Candidates Debate Politics of Campaign Yard Signs

As Clearwater's March 17 city election approaches, at least one candidate is taking exception to the inevitable barrage of campaign signs.