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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Pinellas County from local and regional media.
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, 2026Crist beats Welch in St. Petersburg mayor’s race
With all 86 precincts reporting, Crist led 62% to 38%.
Nov 4, 2026Pinellas 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, 2026Pinellas foundation seeks collaborative solutions
JOIN Pinellas will bring approximately 20 organizations together to address housing, homelessness, food insecurity and behavioral health.
Oct 30, 2026Will Pass-a-Grille become a Gulf beaches ferry hub?
The possibility emerged Tuesday during a St. Pete Beach City Commission meeting.
Oct 28, 2026Sheriff: Flock restrictions only move cameras elsewhere
Commissioners weigh restrictions on license plate readers as Sheriff Bob Gualtieri urges waiting for statewide legislation.
Oct 28, 2026St. 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, 2026Charlie 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, 2026Creative 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, 2026Early Voting Underway In Pinellas County: Candidates, Where To Vote
Early Voting Underway In Pinellas County: Candidates, Where To Vote Patch
Oct 22, 2026Early Voting in your county: When and where
Early Voting in your county: When and where WMNF 88.5 FM
Oct 16, 2026Pinellas 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