Political committee linked to Charlie Crist hauls record $725K in just 7 weeks
St. Pete Shines, the political committee supporting Charlie Crist should he decide to run for St. Pete Mayor,…
Ken Welch looks to rebound from Rays deal collapse with new Gas Plant push
After a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays unraveled last year, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is taking…
Here are the Top 10 political stories from Tampa Bay in 2025
Let’s get one thing clear: 2025 was, thankfully, NOT 2024. Along with the rest of the state, the…
Charlie Crist closer to St. Pete mayoral bid, launches political committee
Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is raising funds ahead of a potential bid for St. Petersburg Mayor. A…
Debate over city-owned grocery stores stalls in St. Petersburg
City officials continue working to address persistent food insecurity issues in St. Petersburg’s southern neighborhoods. Reaching a consensus…
Foot Locker’s relocation deal is dead on arrival
Local business and civic leaders celebrated companies that “become St. Pete” in February, a list highlighted by Foot…
City ordinance would shorten qualifying period for St. Pete candidates, align election dates with Midterms
St. Petersburg City Council will consider an ordinance that would shorten the qualifying period for local candidates and…
Guns, property taxes and other hot issues highlight St. Pete legislative agenda under consideration next week
The St. Petersburg City Council will consider the annual legislative agenda next week at its regular meeting. The…
How and when will St. Pete replace erased murals?
St. Petersburg officials continue exploring ways to express the city’s diversity and inclusivity without drawing the ire of…
With a high-profile sexual harassment scandal now public, City Hall culture under Ken Welch is again in the spotlight
It’s no secret that workplace culture under St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has been questionable. The writing was…
Charlie Crist Weighing St. Petersburg Mayoral Candidacy · The Floridian
After facing a devastating loss in the 2022 gubernatorial race, former Governor Charlie Crist (D) largely remained out…
Council member Brandi Gabbard running for St. Petersburg mayor | St. Petersburg
Two-term City Council member Brandi Gabbard said she will run for mayor of St. Petersburg, giving her more…