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…
They may be on island time, but St. Pete Beach’s mayoral race won’t be a breeze
Incumbent St. Pete Beach Mayor Adrian Petrila is the top fundraiser in a race against challenger Scott Tate,…
Lisset Hanewicz takes gavel as St. Pete City Council Chair; Richie Floyd becomes Vice Chair
Lisset Hanewicz and Richie Floyd were sworn in Thursday as Chair and Vice Chair of the St. Petersburg…
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…
Strengthening its mid-Florida presence, Moss acquires Ellison Construction
Top-ranked national construction management firm Moss is acquiring Tampa-based Ellison Construction, combining two builders with deep roots in…
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…
St. Petersburg EDM festival ‘noise’ is a concern, mayor says
Thousands gathered at the St. Pete Pier this weekend for We Belong Here, a two-day electronic music festival…
After Mural Crackdown, St. Pete Installs 11 Pride-Inspired Bike Racks (Video)
By Jesse Mendoza There is a little more Pride on the streets of St. Pete, following the installation…
After mural crackdown, St. Pete installs 11 Pride-inspired bike racks
There is a little more Pride on the streets of St. Pete, following the installation of 11 Pride-inspired…
As a new year approaches, new Tampa Bay Rays owners say stadium talks are progressing
Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby, part of the Major League Baseball team’s new ownership group, said leaders…