August 5, 2026 –
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a contract from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a High Visibility Enforcement Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety initiative. According to a prepared statement, the effort will be based “at 22 locations throughout Pinellas County, which have been identified as high crash areas for pedestrians and bicyclists.” Sheriff’s Office deputies will “be conducting high visibility education and enforcement details that will stress the importance of pedestrian and bicycle safety.” The initiative will run through May 7, 2027. For more information, visit this link.