Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties hosted a unique volunteer build day Friday, as over 20 elected officials from across the county and political spectrum pitched in to build homes for three deserving families.

Pinellas County Elected Officials participate in a build day and affordable housing discussion with the local Habitat affiliate.

Under the new law, St. Petersburg can allow developers to apply to build affordable housing where they previously could not.

On Thursday, St. Petersburg became the first city in Florida to implement a new law allowing local governments to streamline the process for approving affordable housing developments.

TAMPA, FL. - It’s a new day for USF Men’s Basketball. Head coach Brian Gregory and his staff had to replace ten players in the offseason.

These awards spotlight the groups and businesses that stand out in the community and bring together local nonprofits with companies dedicated to philanthropy.

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Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties, which aims to increase home builds each year, is planning to develop a 50-plus-unit townhome development in Largo.

Machelle Manor of Wells Fargo presents new Habitat homeowner Joyce Bair with her keys on Sept. 30 in New Port Richey, as Mike Sutton, chief executive of Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties, looks on.