September 4, 2026 – Largo resident Melissa Arledge joined Pinellas County leaders Wednesday to celebrate the rebuilding of her home after it was damaged by Hurricane Milton in 2024. The effort was made possible through the Pinellas Recovers program, which provides assistance to individuals impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton. According to a prepared statement, “construction is underway now on dozens of new homes – both single-family and mobile homes – across Pinellas County.” To learn more about the Pinellas Recovers program, visit this link.