Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
The Pinellas County Commission's Oct. 13 agenda includes a public hearing on rezoning a former Dunedin parks building for commercial sale, a $10.4 million Hurricane Helene barrier-island repair contract and a $4.97 million Palm Harbor road resurfacing bid.
Local Government
The Pinellas County Commission's Oct. 13 agenda includes a public hearing on rezoning a former Dunedin parks building for commercial sale, a $10.4 million Hurricane Helene barrier-island repair contract and a $4.97 million Palm Harbor road resurfacing bid.
The Pinellas County Commission's Oct. 13 agenda includes a public hearing on rezoning a former Dunedin parks building for commercial sale, a $10.4 million Hurricane Helene barrier-island repair contract and a $4.97 million Palm Harbor road resurfacing bid.
Local Government
East Lake Community Library plans a $7.5 million renovation and expansion to nearly double its 8,900-square-foot building, with construction set for October 2027 and a public input session scheduled for Nov. 12.
Local Government
Pinellas County's school board holds a workshop Tuesday and community meetings through Thursday before a final Oct. 13 vote on closing seven schools, with Dunedin Elementary among campuses facing attendance zone changes.
Local Government
Florida Democrats registered about 500 more voters than Republicans in September for the first time in five years, as Cook Political Report rates the Pinellas County District 13 race between Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Democrat Leela Gray as competitive ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Local Government
The Dunedin City Commission's Oct. 8 agenda includes a $1.17 million recycling contract for Waste Pro, an $87,420 fire station condition assessment, and an EMS agreement amendment with Pinellas County whose payment hinges on whether voters approve Amendment 3 in November.
Local Government
State Sen. Nick DiCeglie's bill to roll back SB 180's sweeping preemption of local planning authority passed the Florida Senate unanimously but died in the House without a hearing, leaving Dunedin and every other Florida municipality unable to strengthen land-use or environmental rules through at least October 2027.
Local Government
The Pinellas County Commission adopted its FY2027 budget at 4.4989 mills, the lowest property tax rate since 1989, but the lower rate required more than $16 million in cuts including reductions to human services programs for homeless residents and sexual assault victims.
Local Government
Dunedin Blue Jays infielders JoJo Parker and Dameury Pena were named 2026 Florida State League All-Stars after standout seasons at TD Ballpark, with both earning mid-season promotions to High-A Vancouver, where they helped the Canadians win the Northwest League championship.
Local Government
The U.S. House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 with a $100 million water infrastructure authorization for Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties, secured by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, though the bill still needs Senate approval and separate funding.
Local Government
A new BayCare economic impact report estimates Mease Dunedin Hospital generates $268 million in annual economic activity and supports about 1,390 jobs, reinforcing the hospital's role as one of the city's largest economic engines.
Local Government
Rep. Gus Bilirakis co-led the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act through the U.S. House on Sept. 15, sending the bill to a Senate with a narrow window to vote before midterm recesses begin.
Local Government
A Russian citizen was sentenced to six years in federal prison for filing 132 fake voter registration applications in Pinellas County as part of a $477,000 financial fraud scheme.
Local Government
Dunedin commissioners unanimously approved a 7% marina slip rate increase starting Oct. 1, trimmed from the recommended 10% thanks to a $3 million state appropriation for hurricane repairs, though future rates depend on whether FEMA fully reimburses the city for replacing storm-damaged docks.
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