Local News in Pinellas County

County’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz initiative begins Tuesday

Pinellas County will launch the 2026 Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz science initiative Tuesday. Throughout September, residents and guests are encouraged to visit a Pinellas County park or preserve and take photos of pollinators or pollinator-friendly plants. They can then upload…

Safety Harbor pier reopens to much fanfare

American Circular joins spARK Labs by ARK Invest incubator

The company operates an electronics recycling facility in Clearwater.

PSTA spares beach bus route after riders push back

Route 90 connects south St. Petersburg with St. Pete Beach.

FDOT to host Pinellas Park public input meeting Wednesday

The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a community meeting Wednesday at the City of Pinellas Park Community Resources Building, at 6051 78th Avenue N., regarding transportation improvements along Park Blvd. and 66th Street N. Pinellas Park residents are encouraged to…

Clearwater City Council to discuss potential manatee zone

The Clearwater City Council will discuss establishing the Stevenson Creek Manatee Protection Zone Monday evening. If passed, this would require motorized watercraft operators to proceed at a minimum wake within the area. According to a City document, the Council is expected to…

News Briefs

City Council names new law firm

Education staff livid at proposed health insurance increase

Police Briefs

Detective in Jennifer Odom case always sought justice for family, victim

Palm Harbor pair wins world dance title