Pinellas To Host Youth Advisory Committee Open House

The committee is geared toward students interested in becoming community leaders or public servants.

Penny For Pinellas Approved For Referendum

The 1-percent sales tax would continue to be used for long-term capital infrastructure projects in Pinellas County.

Proposed 2018 Budget Presented To Pinellas Board

Pinellas’ Board of County Commissioners will host several public budget meetings in the coming months.

Pinellas: Expect Delays In Code Enforcement Response

The Pinellas County Code Enforcement offices were damaged by a water leak.

Pinellas Human, Veterans Services To Close Early

Several Pinellas services across the county will have short hours because of employee training.

Pinellas Seeks Courthouse Ambassador Volunteers

The volunteer ambassadors are tasked with welcoming and assisting guests to the Pinellas County Courthouse.

Uber, Lyft Bill Inked By Gov. Rick Scott

A bill that creates ridesharing standards across Florida has earned approval from Gov. Rick Scott.

Grocery Store Liquor Aisles Could Be Coming To Florida

A bill that would make it legal for Florida big box retailers and grocery stores to sell liquor is headed to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk.

Tighter Water Restrictions Could Be Coming To Tampa Bay Area

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a water shortage in the Tampa Bay area.

Mental Health Grant Available For Pinellas Agencies

Agencies that provide mental health or substance abuse programs have until the end of the week to apply for the grant.

Pinellas County Commissioner Janet Long just can’t seem to take the heat

Long went after two of her biggest and most vocal critics Tom Rask and Barb Haselden both long-time activists in the public transit arena.

County Offices to Close for In-service Training

Pinellas County Government will hold an in-service training day for employees on Monday, Feb. 20. Some services will be unavailable.

Pinellas County Human Services Offices Closures Announced

The county offices, including Veterans Services, will close for a one-day training seminar for its employees.

Sen. Jack Latvala Boycotting Bucs Over Mike Evans’ Sit-In

Clearwater’s State Sen. Jack Latvala is boycotting the Buccaneers after Sunday’s National Anthem sit-in by Mike Evans.

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton: How Pinellas County Voted

Democrat Hillary Clinton failed to garner the support President Barack Obama enjoyed from Pinellas County in 2012.

No Evacuations, But Pinellas County Opening Shelters Ahead of Hurricane Matthew

Breaking: Pinellas County is activating its emergency operations center and opening three shelters ‘in an abundance of caution.’

ICYMI: No Howard Frankland Bridge Toll Lanes, FDOT Secretary Confirms

Breaking: A proposal to create toll lanes on the Howard Frankland Bridge is dead in the water, according to the state.

2nd Sewage Spill Reported in Clearwater This Week

Breaking: About a 100 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Stevenson Creek due to a broken pipe.

The Kriseman Administration a crisis of incompetency – Part 2

Early in September of 2016 Kriseman instituted a policy forbidding employees to talk to the media, or they could be fired.

Clearwater Sewage Spill Reported

Breaking: The city of Clearwater estimates about 150,000 gallons of sewage spilled due to an equipment failure.

President for everyone?

Don't Clinton's "deplorables" deserve a political voice?

Hurricane Hermine’s Aftermath: Sewage Flowed into Clearwater Harbor, Old Tampa Bay

Breaking: Clearwater estimated sewage overflow at 31.7 million gallons following Hermine-prompted rains.

Clearwater Wastewater Treatment Plant Pump Station Fails

Breaking: Clearwater residents are being warned to steer clear of streets that are blocked off.

Florida Primary 2016: Where to Vote in Tampa Bay

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide which candidates move on to the November general election.

Tampa Bay Ferry Gets Final Thumbs Up

The Pinellas County Commission gave its approval to a pilot project that will launch a ferry service between Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Pinellas County Opens Sandbag Locations

The county has announced it will make sandbags available starting Saturday.

FDLE: Anonymous Video Calling Out Gov. Rick Scott Not A Crime

Florida’s top law enforcement agency has been made aware of the video reportedly created by the hacktivist group Anonymous.

Florida Tourism Numbers Break Records

The state of Florida welcomed an estimated 29.8 million tourists in the first quarter of 2016.

Author: In Search of Robin Who is trumping whom?

This week was a head spinning rush of Republicans trying to sort out how they would deal with Donald Trump.

It is time to quit demonizing law enforcement

Outlandish claims and over-the-top rhetoric serve no useful purpose other than self-aggrandizement.

Deepwater Horizon Settlement: How Should Pinellas Spend $7.1 Million?

The county is seeking resident input on how it should spend its settlement related to the 2010 Gulf oil spill.

Friday Politics - Baker passes on CD 13. Surprised?

Had Baker decided to run who ever the Democratic Primary winner is would have had a rocky road.

Funding St. Pete's new pier

The Pier is Kriseman's problem and it needs to stay that way

Pinellas County failing schools - what now?

The problem is well defined those responsible are well known. Will anyone be held accountable?

Florida Vacation Scams: State Reports Uptick

Florida residents and would-be visitors are being warned of ongoing scams related to promotional vacation offers.

Sorry no Gondolas for now

Until a serious, graft and corruption free regional transit entity can be created, things are unlikely to change.

How Pinellas County Voted In Florida's Presidential Primary

Find out which candidates residents of the county backed for their party’s nomination.

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Taking Early Leads In Florida

Some of Florida’s largest counties are leaning in the direction of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as early results roll in.

Presidential Preference Primary 2016: Where To Vote In Pinellas County

Voters throughout Florida head to the polls Tuesday, March 15 to choose their party favorite.

Downtown St. Pete moves front and center once again.

And you thought that Waterfront Master Plan was going to work for all of St. Pete.