News across Pinellas County

Bay leaders discuss sustainability at LaunchPAD forum
Topics included technology, thoughtful practices and community outreach.

SPLC joins call for early voting site in South St. Pete
SPLC is joining nearly 50 churches and civil rights groups who signed a letter in March asking for early voting in the Childs Park neighborhood of South St. Petersburg.

Duke Energy grants $326,500 to Florida organizations
Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation have granted a collective $326,500 to 27 organizations in Florida. Entities that benefited in the Greater Tampa Bay area include the City of Clearwater ($16,000), the City of Treasure Island ($5,000) and the Greater St. Petersburg Area…

State investment bolsters Eckerd’s student rescue force
The $364,811 appropriation will upgrade boats and storm-damaged docks used by student volunteers who respond to hundreds of Tampa Bay maritime emergencies each year.

St. Pete Superhero Walk Raises $50,000 for Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding Disorders Foundation of Florida’s Superhero Fun Walk in St. Pete raised $50,000 to support families with bleeding disorders.

Gulfport FUMC Expands Wednesday Dinners to Welcome All
Gulfport FUMC expands its Wednesday Community Dinners with grant funding, pay-what-you-can meals and a focus on serving the wider community.

The Hillsborough and Pinellas County Urban Leagues are merging
While the Pinellas chapter of the National Urban League had planned to expand, the Hillsborough one was unable to fill vacant leadership positions — circumstances that leaders say came at just the right time.

At St. Pete’s Crescent lake, Stewards of our Urban Lakes’ work goes far beyond plantings
Until it got SoUL, Crescent Lake in St. Petersburg was like most lakes and ponds in Florida. Its artificially steep edges were mowed monthly to keep it looking neat and clean although manicured shorelines didn’t welcome wildlife or help capture pollutants in stormwater. But like…

Community meeting puts West St. Pete issues center stage

Duke Energy Share the Light Fund Gets $93,000 From Rays’ Wins
Boosted by Rays wins, Duke Energy donated $93,000 from its Share the Light Fund to 14 agencies to help Florida families cover energy bills.

Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.

Pinellas Education Foundation celebrates 40th anniversary
The organization hosted the Wednesday breakfast to honor community members who have made a difference in Tampa Bay.