St. Petersburg Sen. Darryl Rouson weighing Florida House bid
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Tampa Bay legislator Darryl Rouson is leaving the state Senate later this year because of…
5 things I think about Kevin Batdorf’s entrance into the St. Pete mayoral race
With former Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf officially entering the St. Petersburg mayoral race, there are now…
Kevin Batdorf enters St. Petersburg mayoral race, criticizing city direction
Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf has formally filed to challenge incumbent Ken Welch for St. Petersburg…
Municipal elections across the state offer clues to St. Pete mayoral race, warnings for Ken Welch
Voters across Pinellas County and elsewhere cast ballots Tuesday for a number of local races and issues. While…
Brandi Gabbard officially joins St. Pete Mayor’s race
St. Petersburg City Council member Brandi Gabbard has officially filed to run for Mayor. Gabbard’s decision comes after…
Jeffrey Epstein’s surprising Tampa Bay ties: Politicians, victims, and more
TAMPA, Fla. — Jeffrey Epstein’s files reveal a surprising number of connections between the disgraced financier and the…
Former St. Pete Fire Chief announces bid for Mayor
Former St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large is running for St. Pete Mayor, he confirmed in a press release. Large…
Ken Welch may have just had his last best day
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch did something unprecedented in local politics Wednesday: He delivered the annual State of…
Ken Welch kicks off re-election bid with jabs at Charlie Crist
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch kicked off his re-election campaign Wednesday evening at the St. Pete Athletic Club,…
Ken Welch pushes $600M infrastructure bond, vows progress on Gas Plant District during State of the City address
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch outlined an ambitious 2026 agenda centered on a proposed $600 million infrastructure bond…
Political committee expected to support Charlie Crist for St. Pete Mayor surpasses $1M raised
St. Pete Shines, the political committee supporting Charlie Crist should he decide to run for St. Pete Mayor, has…
Facing challenges again, Ken Welch launches third political committee
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has launched a new political committee to support his re-election bid this year,…