Pinellas officials brace for ‘unprecedented storm surge’

In August 2023, Hurricane Idalia’s roughly four-foot storm surge inundated the Pinellas County peninsula. Local officials expect significantly worse conditions Thursday.

County Commissioners held an emergency meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday ahead of what is now Tropical Storm Helene. National forecasters expect rapid intensification and a Category 3 hurricane by the time it brushes the Pinellas coast Thursday afternoon.

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County commission approves $4.3 billion budget, tax cuts

Pinellas County property owners will see their tax rate decrease for the third time in four years, despite officials increasing public safety and infrastructure funding.

County commissioners unanimously approved the final fiscal year 2025 budget Sept. 19. The $4.3 billion spending plan represents a roughly $500 million increase over 2024.

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