Pinellas County, Fla. — The ongoing government shutdown may soon have a direct impact on 42 million people, including 2.8 million Floridians, receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Read more SNAP benefits may stop for millions, if government shutdown continues in Nov.TAMPA, Fla. — October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the U.S. Department of Labor is shining a light on this year’s official theme:…
Read more Parc Center helps employees with disabilities thrive long-termCITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — Citrus County and the Florida Department of Transportation have taken major steps to fund sinkhole repairs to fully reopen the Crystal River Airport within the…
Read more Limited airport operations in Citrus as crews seal nearly 60-foot deep sinkholePINELLAS COUNTY – The Cross Bay Ferry is a step closer to returning. The service, which ferries passengers between Tampa and St. Pete’s downtowns, could return with a…
Read more Revamped Cross Bay Ferry’s return moves a step closerPINELLAS COUNTY , Fla. — Pinellas County leaders are making an important reminder for the rest of hurricane season. County waste officials are reminding people to properly dispose…
Read more Pinellas officials calling for safe removal of lithium batteries from publicTAMPA, Fla. — One year ago Friday, the City of Gulfport endured catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene, and while the majority of businesses near the city’s waterfront spanning Boca…
Read more Efforts to reopen the historic Gulfport Casino could take another 2 yearsPinellas County, Fla. — The look and feel of hurricane recovery and rebuilding started changing dramatically in 2005 after the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.…
Read more Raising Hope: A record number of homeowners are elevatingPASCO COUNTY, Fla. — With a lack of safe and affordable housing being one of the primary reasons preventing families from reuniting with their kids in foster care, the…
Read more YFA to build affordable housing and support centerPINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Nearly a year after hurricanes Helene and Milton, the City of Gulfport is still deep in hurricane recovery and rebuilding, with more than 500 homes…
Read more Gulfport seeking a commitment from residents to evacuate ahead of a major stormPINELLAS PARK, Fla. — On the heels of Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday that just ended in August, a new sales tax holiday will take effect next…
Read more Floridians eagerly await savings on hunting, camping, fishing suppliesINVERNESS, Fla. — While all 67 Florida school districts are required by state law to provide breakfast and lunch on school campuses, the Citrus County School District goes one…
Read more Citrus County makes sure kids have an extra meal on school campusesPINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — It’s the first time a new mayor has taken the lead in the Town of North Redington Beach in 20 years. Mayor Jay Super was…
Read more North Redington Beach has a new mayor to navigate hurricane recovery effortsTREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — After 68 years of serving residents and guests in Treasure Island, the iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort will be demolished. The owners of the historic…
Read more Iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort to be demolished; owners plan to rebuildPinellas County, Fla. — Pinellas County recently mailed hundreds of substantial damage letters to mobile home park residents stating that their property exceeds FEMA’s 50-percent threshold, which requires the…
Read more Hundreds of mobile home park residents sent substantial damage lettersNEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — When you call 911 for help, there are two priorities: getting help to you as quickly as possible and making sure they’re fully…
Read more New Port Richey’s new fire station to help with firefighter safetyST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For nearly a decade, Tampa Bay residents have had access to a free notification system that addresses the full spectrum of emergencies from hurricanes,…
Read more Emergency leaders look to boost ALERT Pinellas usersST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One of the biggest amendments on Florida’s ballot in November is Amendment 3. There’s a record amount of money in Florida revolving around recreational…
Read more Record amount of money being spent to sway voters on Amendment 3PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A new state law, effective July 2024, increases protections to safeguard the privacy and personal information for foster children. Online access to photo galleries and…
Read more The critical need for foster and adoptive parentsST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The city of St. Pete Beach may soon hold town hall meetings and workshops, as well as send out surveys to residents, about…
Read more St. Pete Beach mayor: Residents deserve voice in commercial developmentINVERNESS, Fla. — The school bus driver shortage has been a constant challenge for school districts throughout the state of Florida. Too few bus drivers behind the wheel…
Read more Citrus County fight school bus driver shortage with new, two-pronged approach
