Kenneth City Ends Fiscal 2025 With $436,000 Surplus, Clean Audit
Kenneth City ended fiscal 2025 with a $436,000 surplus and a clean audit, though the auditor flagged issues the Town still needs to fix.
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Kenneth City Honors Police Chief Michael Vieno for 25 Years
The Kenneth City Town Council honored Police Chief Michael Vieno for 25 years with the department, including two stints as interim manager.
Resident Urges Kenneth City to Speak Up on School Closures
A Kenneth City resident urged the Town Council to speak up as the Pinellas County school district considers closing 25 schools.
Kenneth City OKs Code Changes, Announces Upcoming Events
Kenneth City approved code changes and announced a sidewalk open house, Halloween event, and veterans flags at its Oct. 14 meeting.
Pinellas County Waives Tire Fees Through Oct. 30 to Fight Dengue
Pinellas County residents can drop off up to four old tires for free through Oct. 30 to help fight the mosquitoes that spread dengue fever.
Pinellas County Property Tax Rate Hits Lowest Level in 38 Years
Pinellas County cut its property tax rate to a 38-year low, the county said, while trimming jobs, road funding, and other services.
League of Women Voters Explains 2026 Florida Ballot Amendments
League of Women Voters explains three 2026 Florida ballot amendments on state reserves, agricultural taxes, homestead exemptions, and local budgets.
St. Pete Superhero Walk Raises $50,000 for Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding Disorders Foundation of Florida’s Superhero Fun Walk in St. Pete raised $50,000 to support families with bleeding disorders.
Duke Energy Share the Light Fund Gets $93,000 From Rays’ Wins
Boosted by Rays wins, Duke Energy donated $93,000 from its Share the Light Fund to 14 agencies to help Florida families cover energy bills.
Mosquito Control 101: Protect Our Yards and Neighbors
Vice Mayor Marlene Shaw shares mosquito-control tips, dengue updates, and what Pinellas County residents can do to protect their homes.
Duke Energy Florida Customers To See Lower Rates in Jan. 2027
Duke Energy Florida customers will pay less starting in January 2027, the company said in a press release. The company filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) to lower rates. A typical home that uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of power a month will see its bill drop by $0.71 from December 2026 to […]
New Mural Adds Color and Safety to Lakewood Trail Connector
A community mural at St. Petersburg’s Lakewood Trail Connector aims to boost safety on the path to Maximo Elementary School.
