Pinellas County

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Pinellas County Football Playoffs Begin Road to State

Local sports

Pinellas County football has entered the postseason, beginning the path toward a state championship.

Pinellas County Florida DeskNov 5, 2026

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Pinellas charter school set to close this month

Around town

A Pinellas County charter school is closing this month after becoming unable to pay its bills.

Pinellas County Florida DeskOct 20, 2026

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Pinellas school board member to take medical break

Schools

A member of the Pinellas County School Board will step away for a medical break, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

Pinellas County Florida DeskOct 15, 2026

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Pinellas to close six schools, merge or relocate others

Around town

Pinellas County’s school system will close six schools and make additional changes through mergers or relocations.

Pinellas County Florida DeskOct 15, 2026

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Pinellas removes books named in state memo, except one

Around town

Pinellas County removed books identified in a state memo but left “The Bluest Eye” in place.

Pinellas County Florida DeskSep 28, 2026

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Pinellas Economy Brief Mentions Diesel, Food Hall

Around town

A business roundup highlights a 500-horsepower diesel installation and a five-story food hall in Pinellas County.

Pinellas County Florida DeskSep 5, 2026