Florida city weighs 7% utility hike to keep current services and projects on track
A proposed utility increase in St. Petersburg, Florida, would lift the typical household bill by about 7%, with…
With its Duke deal expired, a Florida city considers taking control of local electric service
After St. Petersburg’s agreement with Duke Energy lapsed on July 31, the utility asked the city to start…
‘Corner of my eye, I see this huge monster’
Florida is no stranger to invasive species making their unwelcome presence known to locals. Among the undesirable visitors…
Onlooker captures photo while strolling past ‘mystery’ yacht owned by wealthy family: ‘Shouldn’t exist’
Recently, in St. Petersburg, Florida, a 272-foot superyacht was spotted at the port’s wharf near the local airport. …
Developers spark outrage as $100 million deal threatens beloved US region: ‘They won’t stop’
Developers have purchased a large parcel of land in southwest Florida, threatening the area and angering residents. Gulf…
How solar, storage keep Florida homes running through the storm
When Hurricane Sally struck the Gulf Coast in 2020, many Florida residents were left in the dark. Flooded…
‘Voters across the political spectrum understand’
During politically polarizing times, Americans actually agree on a lot of basics, even if they may offer different…