Local News in Pinellas County

Temporary closure of Pasco Zone for 2026 regional bay scallop season

Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced a temporary closure of recreational bay scallop harvest in the Pasco Zone. This area includes all state waters south of the Hernando-Pasco county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern…

PCMCD Urges Tampa Bay Residents to Take Immediate Precautions as Locally Acquired Dengue Cases Increase Across Greater Tampa Bay Region

Pasco County, Fla. — August 27, 2026 — The Pasco County Mosquito Control District (PCMCD) is urging residents throughout Pasco County and the greater Tampa Bay region to take immediate precautions against mosquito bites following a significant increase in locally acquired dengue…

Chemical spill reported at Duke Energy power plant on Anclote River

These Local Florida Jails Were Supposed to Detain Immigrants for Only 72 Hours. One Woman Was Held 26 Days.

Rebookings of immigrants into local jails are an effort to circumvent federal rules and regulations, legal experts say. A nationwide analysis shows that in the past year, two Florida jails had unusually high numbers of rebookings. Records from the Pinellas jail’s booking logs…

Five ways to give back and get involved in your community

Channel your energy into giving back to the community.

Tarpon Springs moves to rein in e-bikes downtown

Tarpon Springs is not trying to answer all questions with its first ordinance.

St. Pete approves $2.7 million fiber network for water facilities

The 20-year fiber agreement will connect nine critical water facilities and bolster protection against cyber and natural threats.

SPC to host 99th anniversary community block party

St. Petersburg College will host a community block party Sept. 12 at the Midtown Center, at 1300 22nd Street S., in recognition of the educational institution’s 99th anniversary. The event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature live entertainment, local…

St. Pete Athletic launches Teaspoon Room children’s space

St. Pete Athletic Friday announced the launch of the Teaspoon Room. According to a prepared statement, the “supervised play space for children ages 6 months to 8 years” was created in partnership with run + play kids cafe. The area will be open during morning (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)…

Live Oak offers special $10 student price for matinee of ‘Anne Frank’

Wanted: Marc Allison, director of athletics, Pin. Co. Schools

Why has Director of Pinellas County School Athletics Marc Allison disrupted football legacies? GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, Ph.D. | Contributor PINELLAS COUNTY — Alumni from South County schools, Gibbs, Lakewood and Boca Ciega share similar concerns. Why has Marc Allison disrupted…

Children’s authors create a magical, musical ‘Bridge’

Birds sing, bees buzz happily and white fluffy clouds float over the little bridge Mr. Fox must cross.