The butterfly effect: 50+ moments that built the St. Pete Mayor’s race
The slow unmaking of an incumbent. There are moments that seem one way as they happen, and reveal…
Florida primaries test Trump’s grip on his adopted state
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Republican attempting to become Florida’s first Black governor faces a crowded field…
Ken Welch, struggling with fundraising and lagging in polls, faces his biggest electoral test yet
With the Primary just days away, the final story on the race so far is less about who…
Who is endorsing whom? Voices from a handful of Tampa Bay area races
Editor’s note: The Times Conan Gallaty and Graham Brink have weighed in on eight local races. Here’s what…
Charlie Crist promises 1-year moratorium on data centers if elected, at least
St. Petersburg mayoral candidate Charlie Crist is proposing a one-year moratorium on data centers in the city, at…
Charlie Crist blows past $2M raised as others run low on cash
St. Petersburg mayoral candidate Charlie Crist has surpassed more than $2 million raised, according to the most recent…
Brandi Gabbard defends proposed utility rate hike, but then opponents pounce
St. Petersburg City Council member Brandi Gabbard, who is running for Mayor, took to social media Wednesday, ahead…
Ken Welch bled support, so now he’s banking it from leaders who want to take the Rays
Define irony. On Wednesday, St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch, who faces a possible pink slip from voters next…
Jerry Demings endorses Ken Welch for re-election in St. Petersburg
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is backing St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch for re-election, praising Welch’s integrity, experience…
Gambling money goes all in on Florida, Byron Donalds and … St. Petersburg?
Casinos, sports betting apps, online gaming and prediction markets are spending millions on Florida’s midterm election in a…
Charlie Crist’s fundraising advantage on full display with major ad buys, twice the mail as Ken Welch
Former Gov. Charlie Crist continues to show his fundraising prowess, with the most recent campaign finance reports showing…
Charlie Crist to vote with supporters on first day of early voting
St. Petersburg mayoral candidate Charlie Crist will cast his ballot in this year’s Primary on the first day…