Pinellas County Government: BCC Approves Penny Funding For 4 Affordable Housing Projects

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved funding from the Penny for Pinellas for four projects that will br ...

How To Proceed With Rays: 8 St. Pete Mayoral Candidates Discuss

St. Pete mayoral candidates held a one-hour debate Tuesday, and answered questions about gun violence, systemic racism, the Rays and more.

Pinellas County Government: Pinellas Surpasses 50% Vaccination Rate As COVID Cases Decline

Going into the third week of June, 492,878 Pinellas residents had received the vaccine, according to data from the Florida Department of ...

Pinellas County Government: Mosquito Control Awareness Week Focuses On Education, Prevention

It's Mosquito Control Awareness Week, and with the rainy season now here, Pinellas County is reminding residents that mosquito control b ...

Pinellas County Government: Mosquito Control Awareness Week Focuses On Education, Prevention

It's Mosquito Control Awareness Week, and with the rainy season now here, Pinellas County is reminding residents that mosquito control b ...

Pinellas County Government: County Initiates Red Tide Cleanup On Beaches

With Red Tide persisting, Pinellas County has initiated cleanup of dead marine life from the county's beaches. Crews will begin work lat ...

State Representative Michele Rayner Announces Run For Congress

FL Representative Michele Rayner said at a conference in Pinellas County Monday that she is running for FL's 13th Congressional District.

Unemployment Not Changed In St. Pete Area: Feds

Pinellas County's unemployment rate hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Why Were No Flags On 1,000 Graves For Memorial Day?: VA Response

Veterans Affairs has policies for decorating its cemeteries. Find out who is responsible for placing flags at Bay Pines Cemetery graves.

DeSantis Signs Anti-Trans Bill On 1st Day Of LGBTQ Pride Month

Mayor Rick Kriseman of St. Pete said it was a slap in the face to the LGBT community for Gov. DeSantis to sign an anti-trans bill June 1.

Broadband Speed In St. Pete Area: See New Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

'I'm Running For Congress,' Rep. Ben Diamond Seeks Crist's Seat

Democrat Rep. Ben Diamond is running for Congress, the St. Pete resident said Monday. He wants to fill Charlie Crist's District 13 seat.

Historic 9/11 Coast Guard Cutter Could Come Home To Tampa Bay

With about 11,000 signatures, a petition needs about 4,000 more to stop an historic U.S. Coast Guard ship from being lost and forgotten.

'It's Harder To Survive Or Even Thrive In FL:' Crist Campaign

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist announced he's running for governor. He said these days even with hard work, it's difficult to survive in Florida.

Kriseman Opposes DeSantis On Vaccine Passport Ban, COVID Rules

St. Pete's mayor said Tuesday he opposes Gov. Ron DeSantis's anti-vaccine passport law and the suspension of emergency COVID-19 orders.

Law Bans FL Vaccine Passports, DeSantis Suspends COVID Orders

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed two COVID-19 bills in St. Petersburg that ban vaccine passports and suspend local emergency orders.

Vaccine Passports In FL? An Overwhelming Yes From Patch Readers

A Patch survey showed most Floridians want vaccine passports although Gov. DeSantis banned requiring proof of COVID vaccinations.

Florida Sues Biden Administration Over Cruise Ship Shutdown

Gov. Ron DeSantis sues the federal government to reopen cruise lines that reportedly bring in $43 billion annually to the local economy.

Do You Support A Vaccine Passport In Florida? Take Our Survey

Are you in favor of or against requiring individuals to show that they have been vaccinated against or have tested negative for COVID-19?

South St. Pete Community Redevelopment Area Citizen Advisory Committee Seeks New Members

Applications are due at 3 p.m. on April 15.

South St. Pete Community Redevelopment Area Citizen Advisory Committee Seeks New Members

Applications are due at 3 p.m. on April 15.

Federal Taxes In Pinellas County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

White Supremacist Propaganda Widespread In Florida, Elsewhere

A new report by the Anti-Defamation League underscores increased violence against Asian Americans in 2020 in Florida.

$1K Extra Stimulus Payment Sought For First Responders: DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters he wants to give first responders an extra $1K relief payment, and talked about race in a news conference.

Rays And City Of St. Pete Can't Reach Tropicana Site Compromise

Mayor Kriseman said St. Pete would lose too much if the Tampa Bay Rays were given full control of 50 acres on the Tropicana Field site.

Six Regional Planning Councils receive $1.49M in grant funding

Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council will take technical lead on three-year project

FL Members Of Congress Vote In 2nd Trump Impeachment

Florida’s congressional representatives voted in President Donald Trump impeachment on Wednesday. Here’s how your representative voted.

25th Amendment Resolution: How FL Representatives Voted

House of Representatives voted on a resolution asking Vice President Mike Pence to begin the process to remove President Trump from office.

State Department To Partner With County To Improve Local Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout

Pre-registration is complete for first 3K vaccines.

DeSantis Ignores Face Mask Pleas, Talks Vaccines Instead

A day after five FL mayors shared concerns about rising coronavirus numbers, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans for vaccines.

Pinellas County Extends State Of Local Emergency Through Nov. 20

The extension keeps in effect an ordinance requiring face coverings within public places.

Pinellas County Commissioners To Hold Special Meeting Regarding Tropical Storm Eta

The session is set for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Pinellas County Extends State Of Local Emergency Through Nov. 13

Officials continue to closely monitor new COVID-19 cases averages, percentage of positive tests, hospitalization, and hospital bed capacity.

Voting Has Been A Breeze In St. Pete On Election Day

More than 300,000 mail-in-ballots have been cast in Pinellas County, which has narrowed wait times for in-person voting in St. Pete.

How Is Voting Going In St. Petersburg: Tell Us

If you're heading to the polls to vote in person, or if you've already voted on Election Day, Patch wants to hear about your experience.

Early Voting In St. Pete Ends Sunday, Where To Drop Off Ballots

Here's your reminder of voting deadlines in St. Pete for early voting, mail-in-ballots, drop off ballots and Election Day.

Mayor Pete And LGBTQ Allies Encourage Community To Vote

"Pride at the Polls," led by Pete Buttigieg, a gay former presidential candidate, pushed for votes from the LGBTQ community for Joe Biden.

Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee Accepting Applications

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Nov. 20.

Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee Accepting Applications

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Nov. 20.

Anti-Trump Bust Campaign Showcases The President's Lies: Artist

A St. Pete resident aims to show voters reasons not to re-elect President Trump by highlighting his misconduct on art pieces.