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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 license plate readers

Flock cameras / Keystone Road

Largo criminal-justice complaints

SPCA Tampa Bay settlement

Flock cameras

Sheriff accountability

Lealman drug houses

Community services and contracts

ALPR/Flock surveillance

Code enforcement and reclaimed water

Operation PAR behavioral health urgent care

Election integrity

Judicial system corruption allegations

Immigrant economic contribution

Flock surveillance cameras

Immigration and civil rights

287(g) ICE agreement

Disability hiring accommodations

County governance

287(g) ICE agreement / jail oversight

Constitutional grievances

Alleged courthouse corruption

General remarks

Alleged estate fraud

Rescue 27 staffing

County government and corruption allegations

Towing ordinance / lien release fee

Towing ordinance

Autism-certified officer program

Towing rate increases

Family court access to justice

Judicial accountability

Family court and due process

Sheriff's office and judicial concerns

Family court judicial conduct

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence presence

County corruption and family courts

Moral standards

County corruption allegations

Care About Me and youth mental health

Care About Me referral networks

Care About Me underutilization

Care About Me funding and marketing

Child protection / Epstein files

Court and Corruption Allegations

Homeless services

Unpermitted fences and signs in Belleair Shores

Security services contract award (item 28)

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