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Pinellas County is strategically looking at different scenarios that could help it secure much-needed funding for its beach renourishment projects. Kelli Levy, Pinellas County Public Works...
A 2021 report by the Florida Hospital Association projects that Florida will face a shortage of over 59,000 nurses by 2035. The University of South Florida...
New connections through corridors in St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park are among new projects that Forward Pinellas is pushing to get funding for. The Forward Pinellas...
Just five days after Eckerd College President Damián J. Fernández announced his resignation, the school’s board of trustees appointed a known commodity in Dean of Students...
A long-awaited streetscaping and infrastructure project is finally on its way to the west side of Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. During Thursday’s meeting, city council...
Children and technology represent the future, and through a newly formed partnership with Pinellas County Schools, the Innovation Foundation is investing in both. Founded by Cathie...
Pinellas County has received a $1.5 million grant to help offset the costs of aiding Dunedin in purchasing the Gladys E. Douglas Preserve. The city’s purchase...
St. Petersburg officials have reaffirmed their commitment to the Cross Bay Ferry – and with a reduction in Pinellas County’s subsidy requirements, the city could even...
The University of South Florida announced the creation of the Global and National Security Institute Wednesday, with Kenneth F. “Frank” McKenzie, retired Marine Corps general and...
Louis Williams landed at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Tuesday night to a hero’s welcome. Leis were draped around his neck, people posed for photos with...