Charlie Crist challenges Ken Welch to televised debate
Charlie Crist is challenging St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch to a televised debate as the two prepare to…
Winners and losers emerging from the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal
I have been following St. Petersburg’s Stadium Saga for more than 40 years. Depending on how you count,…
Ken Welch misses another campaign finance filing deadline
The political committee supporting St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch‘s re-election campaign has missed another campaign finance deadline. St.…
Ken Welch’s Deuces decision looks like retribution against Cathie Wood
It’s difficult to feel bad for a billionaire, especially in this economy, but I am starting to feel…
In first report since Primary, Charlie Crist grows already commanding fundraising lead over Ken Welch
Former Gov. Charlie Crist has added to what was already a commanding cash-on-hand advantage over incumbent Ken Welch,…
St. Pete turns an eye on Big Brother after Flock network grows in the dark
St. Petersburg’s network of over 50 Flock cameras has spent years watching the city’s streets. Now, City Council…
Local watchdog claims St. Pete City Hall spent $15K on Hungry Howies, Jimmy John’s over 6 months
A new watchdog organization called Burg’s Eye View is accusing the Ken Welch administration of spending nearly $15,000…
Maria Scruggs, defeated last week, is endorsing Charlie Crist for Mayor
After failing to make the runoff last week, former St. Petersburg Mayoral candidate Maria Scruggs is endorsing Charlie…
Richie Floyd pushes review of St. Pete’s 50-plus Flock camera system
The St. Petersburg City Council could begin its first discussions of the city’s Flock camera network this week,…
Already facing a difficult path to keep his current job, Ken Welch hints to supporters he’s eyeing Governor’s Mansion
Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. That’s the advice we’re told from a…
The coming weeks will decide the next 30 years of Tampa and St. Petersburg
I’ve never set foot in Minneapolis or St. Paul, but even from 1,300 miles away, it’s obvious which…
‘A fire in the belly’: Bill Foster, Bob Ulrich back Charlie Crist for St. Pete Mayor
Charlie Crist is consolidating support from St. Petersburg’s former Mayors as the race turns toward November. Former Mayors…