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In the News

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Recent coverage of Pinellas County from local and regional media.

St. Pete Catalyststate amendment fiscal impact

Florida voters approved Amendment 3. What happens next?

A state economic analysis predicted local governments could lose nearly $5 billion from Amendment 3's passage.

Nov 5, 2026

St. Pete Catalystmayoral election results

Crist beats Welch in St. Petersburg mayor’s race

With all 86 precincts reporting, Crist led 62% to 38%.

Nov 4, 2026

St. Pete Catalystdowntown Clearwater redevelopment

Pinellas rejects bids for downtown Clearwater redevelopment

The county has not disclosed why the proposals were rejected or whether it plans to reopen the bidding process.

Nov 2, 2026

St. Pete Catalystcommunity coalition on housing and social services

Pinellas foundation seeks collaborative solutions

JOIN Pinellas will bring approximately 20 organizations together to address housing, homelessness, food insecurity and behavioral health.

Oct 30, 2026

St. Pete Catalystferry service feasibility

Will Pass-a-Grille become a Gulf beaches ferry hub?

The possibility emerged Tuesday during a St. Pete Beach City Commission meeting.

Oct 28, 2026

St. Pete Catalystlicense plate reader camera restrictions

Sheriff: Flock restrictions only move cameras elsewhere

Commissioners weigh restrictions on license plate readers as Sheriff Bob Gualtieri urges waiting for statewide legislation.

Oct 28, 2026

St. Pete Catalystsewage lift station rehabilitation

St. Pete Beach prepares its sewers for the next big storm

Commissioners unanimously approved plans Tuesday to rehabilitate three sewage lift stations damaged during the 2024 hurricanes.

Oct 28, 2026

Florida PoliticsSt. Petersburg mayoral election

Charlie Crist, Ken Welch offer competing visions in St. Petersburg Mayor’s race

Charlie Crist, Ken Welch offer competing visions in St. Petersburg Mayor’s race Florida Politics

Oct 28, 2026

St. Pete Catalystarts funding

Creative Pinellas readies a month of Art Everywhere

Creative Pinellas was given $350,000 to award grants to nearly 30 artists and arts organizations.

Oct 26, 2026

Patchearly voting and elections

Early Voting Underway In Pinellas County: Candidates, Where To Vote

Early Voting Underway In Pinellas County: Candidates, Where To Vote Patch

Oct 22, 2026

WMNF 88.5 FMearly voting information

Early Voting in your county: When and where

Early Voting in your county: When and where WMNF 88.5 FM

Oct 16, 2026

WFLAproperty tax Amendment 3 opposition

Pinellas state Rep. sends letter to Seminole leaders after City Alert campaigns against Amendment 3

Pinellas state Rep. sends letter to Seminole leaders after City Alert campaigns against Amendment 3 WFLA

Sep 25, 2026

Community Pulse

Flock cameras

SPCA Tampa Bay settlement

Largo criminal-justice complaints

Trent Road restaurant project

Keystone Road land-use case

Flock cameras / Keystone Road

County budget / Keystone Road

Flock license plate readers

Constitutional/legal theory and environmental lands

Lealman drug houses

Sheriff accountability

ALPR/Flock surveillance

Community services and contracts

Code enforcement and reclaimed water

Judicial system corruption allegations

Energy business promotion

Election integrity

Operation PAR behavioral health urgent care

Stormwater management

Social action funding

SNAP benefits / budget

Code inspector resolution / reclaimed water

Disability hiring accommodations

County governance

Immigrant economic contribution

Flock surveillance cameras

Immigration and civil rights

FY2027 budget / social action funding

Homelessness funding

287(g) ICE agreement

Hospital supplemental pay (Item 29)

287(g) ICE agreement / jail oversight

Rapid rehousing contract (Item 19)

Rapid rehousing partnership (Item 19)

Constitutional grievances

County workforce and budget

Alleged courthouse corruption

Palm Harbor Library farewell

Weedon Island Preserve funding

Alleged estate fraud

Belleair Shore erosion control line

General remarks

Tarpon Springs trail crossing

Rescue 27 staffing

Weedon Island/Shell Key funding

Belleair Shore beach sand accountability

Pinellas Recovers reimbursement program

Reclaimed water and government authority

Towing ordinance / lien release fee

County government and corruption allegations

In the News

Florida voters approved Amendment 3. What happens next?

Crist beats Welch in St. Petersburg mayor’s race

Pinellas rejects bids for downtown Clearwater redevelopment

Pinellas foundation seeks collaborative solutions

Will Pass-a-Grille become a Gulf beaches ferry hub?

Sheriff: Flock restrictions only move cameras elsewhere

St. Pete Beach prepares its sewers for the next big storm

Charlie Crist, Ken Welch offer competing visions in St. Petersburg Mayor’s race

Creative Pinellas readies a month of Art Everywhere

Early Voting Underway In Pinellas County: Candidates, Where To Vote

Early Voting in your county: When and where

Pinellas state Rep. sends letter to Seminole leaders after City Alert campaigns against Amendment 3