Community News
Monday, June 15, 2026 · Dunedin
Osceola County Turnpike Vehicle Fire: What We Know So Far
A vehicle fire on Florida’s Turnpike South in Osceola County shut lanes and snarled traffic, with no injuries reported and the cause still under investigation.
St. Petersburg Opens $42 Million Fund for Affordable Housing Developers
St. Petersburg opened applications for $42 million in federal grants for developers building or renovating affordable rental housing, with applications due today.
Monday, June 15, 2026
St. Petersburg Hosts Hurricane Prep Expo and City Hall Event May 27
St. Petersburg invites residents to a free Hurricane Preparedness Expo and City Hall on Tour event May 27 at Lake Vista Park, where officials will distribute supplies and discuss storm readiness.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Arthur Penny Sworn In for Second Term as Mayor
Arthur Penny was sworn in Tuesday for his second four-year term as mayor, running unopposed in the election.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Pinellas County tightens water restrictions to one day per week starting April 3
Starting April 3, Pinellas County residents can water lawns only once per week based on their address number. Violations carry a $193 fine.
Monday, June 15, 2026
St. Petersburg Serves Free Breakfasts and Lunches at 17 Sites Through August
St. Petersburg offers free breakfasts and lunches to children and teens 18 and under at 17 locations through August 7. No registration or proof of income required.
Monday, June 15, 2026
St. Petersburg Mayor Welch to Present 2026 State of the Economy on June 3
Mayor Welch hosts the 2026 State of the Economy on June 3 at The Mahaffey Theater, examining the city's job growth and business expansion.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Pinellas County urges residents to prepare for hurricane season
Pinellas County Emergency Management urges residents to determine their evacuation zone and prepare as hurricane season opens June 1.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clearwater OR Technician Wins Habitat for Humanity Homeownership
Clearwater OR technician Tara Sims has been accepted into Habitat for Humanity's homeownership program after more than a decade at BayCare.
Monday, June 15, 2026
South Pasadena Fire Department Celebrates Firefighter Bill Potter's Retirement After 18 Years
Firefighter Bill Potter retired from the South Pasadena Fire Department this week after 18 years of dedicated service to the Pinellas County community.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clearwater Mother, Three Children Move Into Habitat Home
A Clearwater mother of three will move into a Habitat for Humanity home after years of housing instability, providing her family with stability and permanent shelter.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Kistler Family Moves Into Habitat for Humanity Home in Clearwater
Abby Kistler and her son Carter move into a Habitat for Humanity home in Clearwater, ending years of housing instability and high rent.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clearwater Mother, Son Move Into Habitat for Humanity Home
Abby Kistler and her son Carter will move into a Habitat for Humanity home in Clearwater after years of housing instability.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clearwater Woman Wins Habitat for Humanity Home After Nine Years in Case Management
Abby Kistler, a longtime child welfare advocate, has been accepted into Habitat for Humanity's homeownership program in Clearwater.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clearwater Woman, Son Move Into Habitat Home
Abby Kistler and her teenage son will move into a new Habitat for Humanity home in Clearwater after years of housing struggles as a working single mother.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Habitat for Humanity Helps Clearwater Mother, Daughter Move to Their First Home
Florencita Bernardez and her daughter Skylah will move into a new Habitat for Humanity home in Clearwater after years of sharing a cramped one-bedroom apartment.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clearwater Family Finds Home Through Habitat Program
A Clearwater family of five moves into a Habitat for Humanity home after struggling with rising housing costs and poor living conditions.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Habitat for Humanity Builds Home for Clearwater Mother and Son
Diandra Romero and her infant son, Reyden, will receive a new home through Habitat for Humanity in Clearwater. The family currently lives in Romero's grandparents' living room.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clearwater Family Moves Into Habitat Home After Hurricane Flooding
The Hidri family will receive a Habitat for Humanity home in Clearwater after hurricane flooding damaged their previous residence and strained their finances.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Clearwater Nurse Buys First Home Through Habitat for Humanity
Clearwater nurse Ahliayha Love achieves homeownership dream through Habitat for Humanity after years of renting.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Pinellas County Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency in Pinellas County drew a limited emergency response late Thursday, with dispatch records showing repeated calls at the same address and no confirmed details yet on the patient’s condition.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Medical Emergency Draws Three Units to Pinellas County
A medical emergency in Pinellas County on Friday night drew three emergency units to an unspecified location.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Medical Emergency Draws Multiple Units to Pinellas County
Emergency responders were dispatched to a medical emergency in Pinellas County, Florida, on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Pinellas County Gains Flexibility in Federal Beach Nourishment Funding
Pinellas County secured new federal funding options for beach nourishment after signing an amended agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, removing restrictions on easement requirements.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Pinellas County Wins New Federal Beach Funding Options
Pinellas County secured new federal funding options for beach nourishment after signing an amended agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The deal removes easement requirements and expands cost-sharing flexibility.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Single Mother Wins Habitat Home in Clearwater
Monica Yun, a single mother working two jobs in Clearwater, will achieve homeownership through Habitat for Humanity, creating a stable home for herself and her son.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Habitat for Humanity Helps Clearwater Mother Build Homeownership Dream
Katrina Hayes, a single mother living in a single room, is building a new home through Habitat for Humanity after her acceptance into the program gave her a path to homeownership.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Vice Mayor Reid Lobbies State Lawmakers on City Issues
Vice Mayor Tom Reid met with six state lawmakers in Tallahassee to advocate for the city's appropriations request and positions on property taxes and sovereign immunity.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing Canceled
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals hearing for Clearwater has been canceled, affecting reviews of zoning variances and nonconforming use modifications.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Reclaimed Water Line Breaks, Discharges 2,000 Gallons Into Coffee Pot Bayou
A reclaimed water line break at Bay Point Drive NE on May 25 discharged 2,000 gallons, with most of it flowing into Coffee Pot Bayou.
Monday, June 15, 2026