PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — As the 2024 Election nears, ABC Action News is highlighting the Voice of the Voter in communities across Tampa Bay.
Anchor Lauren St. Germain was at a park in Pinellas County and talked to voters about issues that would bring them to the polls.
Heather Leigh interviewed Shore Acres residents about property and flood insurance.
Heavy rain drenched the neighborhood on a typical Tuesday in August, and 24 hours later, several storm drains remained at capacity, overflowing back into the street.
Heather caught up with Adam Blackwell from the Rotary Club of Clearwater.
Pinellas County will have a few key races in the November election, including some State House races.
She talked to Josh Alexander about the importance of art for self-expression and mental health.
Heather talked to the nonprofit Empowerment about equal pay.
Heather spoke to the Clearwater Community Women's Club, whose participants are focusing on food insecurity.
She also caught up with Ken Peluso, the vice president of the Council of North County Neighborhoods.
Meanwhile, reporter Casey Albritton spoke with St. Pete voters about the issues that matter to them, such as affordable housing and commute times.
Pasco County woman trying to rebuild mobile home after hurricanes
"I cried, of course, because I've worked very hard getting it nice, which has been difficult for me since I lost my husband and being alone,” Kelly Welty said.
Welty's mobile home lost its roof during Hurricane Milton. She said it was the only one in the Buena Vista community to get totaled by a tornado.
