Is Ken Welch a victim, or just incompetent? Two things can be true
Before he entered politics, Ken Welch was an accountant. So it was surprising to learn that he —…
Charlie Crist’s fundraising for St. Petersburg mayor race eclipses Welch
A political committee for former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who is eyeing a mayoral bid for his hometown,…
Ken Welch campaign in turmoil after $200K-plus stolen from PAC, stagnant fundraising
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch got robbed blind. Sort of. The committee supporting his re-election, the Pelican Political…
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 1.4.26
Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session opens Tuesday under the unmistakable shadow of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ final full year in…
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…
How a Christmas tree defines Ken Welch’s first term as St. Petersburg Mayor
For both new and longtime St. Petersburg residents — even those from neighboring cities across the Bay or…
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…
PAC formed to promote Charlie Crist for St. Petersburg mayor
A new political committee formed this month to raise money for Charlie Crist’s potential run for mayor of…
Welcome to the biggest week of the year in Florida politics
Welcome to the biggest week (or so) of the year in Florida politics. Obviously, the ongoing federal government…
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…