Disaster Recovery Center Open, Watch Out for Unlicensed Contractors, One-on-One Computer Help

Disaster Recovery Center Open: The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state of Florida have opened a local disaster recovery center to help Pinellas County residents who have claims for damages due to Tropical Storm Debby. The center is at 5851 Park Boulevard in Pinellas Park. Hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. seven days a week.

Unlicensed Contractors: The Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board is helping guide homeowners in hiring a licensed contractor for home improvements. From January to July of this year, the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board issued 536 citations against unlicensed contractors. Hiring an unlicensed contractor can put residents’ homes in jeopardy, produce safety hazards and cost extra money to homeowners when work is not done correctly. “Do your homework and follow the guidelines and resources provided to you by the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board,” said Executive Director Rodney Fischer. “Why take a chance with your money and safety?” The function of the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board is to regulate construction and home improvement contractors practicing in all Pinellas jurisdictions.

Computer Help: The Gulfport Public Library offers one-on-one computer help every Monday from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. It's a first come, first serve basis. For more information call the library at 893-1074.

City Meetings: There is a Gulfport City Council Workshop on Tuesday at 5 p.m. with a Regular City Council Meeting at 7 p.m. at Gulfport City Hall. You can check out the agendas online on the City of Gulfport's website.

Monday Forecast: We have a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Otherwise, it'll be mostly sunny with a high near 89. Tonight, we have a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Otherwise, it'll be partly cloudy with a low around 79.