‘Squeezed this lemon one too many times’: St. Pete raises utility rates
Starting Oct. 1, St. Petersburg residents will see higher bills for water, sewer, stormwater, and trash service. The City…
Florida’s property tax amendment is egregious, or maybe it isn’t| Letters
St. Pete explores fire fee if property tax cut is approved | Aug. 8 Total property tax revenue…
St. Pete residents face higher utility bills ahead of $600M bond referendum
The St. Petersburg City Council is mulling a utility rate increase they say is necessary next year simply…
Councilman says proposed tax amendment could cost St. Petersburg up to $70M
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — St. Petersburg officials are preparing for potential budget shortfalls if voters approve Gov.…
Councilman says proposed tax amendment could cost St. Petersburg up to $70M
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — St. Petersburg officials are preparing for potential budget shortfalls if voters approve Gov.…
PHOTOS: St. Petersburg raises the Pride flag during Shine with Pride 2026
Elected officials and representatives from St Pete Pride June 4. (Photo by Ryan Williams-Jent) ST. PETERSBURG | City…
City of St. Pete approves Jungle Prada Pier demolition; residents ask ‘why not fix it’
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Residents of the Jungle Prada neighborhood in West St. Petersburg are working to…
St. Petersburg Council advances $600M infrastructure bond proposal to Committee
Council took up the item without debate, reflecting desire to at least advance the conversation through the process…
Ken Welch re-election bid racks up endorsements from St. Petersburg community leaders
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is spotlighting endorsements as he makes his case for a second term. Welch’s…
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,…
St. Pete Council backs Brandi Gabbard push for Ken Welch to pause Gas Plant District redevelopment talks
The St. Petersburg City Council has approved a resolution against Mayor Ken Welch’s advancement of Historic Gas Plant District…
St. Pete faces $18M budget gap
City Council members have adjusted their spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Most would consider maintaining current…