Sunrise St. Pete lands $173M for Hurricane Milton recovery
The federal government is adding $173 million to Sunrise St. Pete, the city’s federal disaster recovery program that…
Axon, Flock questions surface as St. Pete signs off on FY 2027 budget
The St. Petersburg City Council has approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, with higher Axon costs fueling scrutiny…
Flock crackdown hits Pinellas, forcing 29 cameras down but leaving most of the network intact
Florida’s crackdown on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) will force at least 29 fixed cameras off state roads…
St. Pete Police Department declines Flock questions as Florida starts pulling cameras from state roads
As Florida begins pulling automated license plate readers from state rights-of-way, the St. Petersburg Police Department is declining…
‘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…
St. Pete to review its Flock program, Tallahassee Commissioners vote to keep their cameras up
Elected officials in St. Petersburg and Tallahassee both took up the issue of Flock cameras this week with…
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…
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,…
Nick Weston: Florida won’t defeat socialism with a history lesson
Florida just nominated a self-described democratic socialist for the United States Senate. Angie Nixon, a member of the…
Photos: St. Pete City Councilman Richie Floyd helps rally DSA candidates at ‘Chomp The Oligarchy’ event in South Florida
St. Petersburg City Councilman Richie Floyd at Equality Park in Broward County, Florida on Aug. 14, 2026. Credit:…
Clearwater locks in Duke for 30 years as St. Pete weighs a different path
Clearwater has decided to stay with Duke Energy for the next 30 years, closing the chapter on the idea…
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…