Residents call for mayor to declare state of emergency on skyrocketing rents
On Oct. 7, residents attended an in-person and virtual emergency housing meeting to…
Politics
Art takes center stage at the latest mayoral forum
Mayoral candidates Ken Welch and Robert Blackmon will square off in the Municipal General…
St. Pete City Council approves 2022 budget
The fiscal year 2022 budget approved Sept. 30 includes a tax hike for residents. ST.…
A budget reflective of our values
“Our city is underperforming when it comes down to fighting hunger,” said Corey…
City charter changes will help bring equity to the city
The St. Petersburg City Charter is reviewed by citizens appointed by the eight city…
The Delta variant makes early voting more necessary than ever
“Facilitating public participation in elections should be the goal of city government,…
Ken Welch’s vision for St. Pete
Mayoral candidate Ken Welch said his unique perspective and upbringing distinguish him…
Crist’s Get Out The Vaccine reveals unique programs in COVID war
Tampans discuss “Protect our Care” progress with Crist. BY DELIA GOMES, Contributor…
28 questions for Gov. Ron DeSantis
As the Delta variant surges in throughout Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is focused on…
Mhariel Summers: Looking for answers and finding them in politics
“We need to end this tale of two cities,” said Mhariel Summers about the…
DeSantis pays for recklessness, nosedives in polls
Every day DeSantis issues a new dose of chaos by defying experts and digging in. BY DELIA…
Mayoral candidates discuss affordable housing
Top left, Ken Welch, Wengay Newton, Darden Rice Bottom left, Robert Blackmon, Pete…
‘I will vote accordingly’
“This campaign strategy reeks of desperation, and more importantly, negativity,” said…
Open letter from former Mayor Baker
Former State Representative Wengay Newton and former Mayor Rick Baker Dear Fellow St.…
Nelson is focused on helping people, becoming next mayor of St. Pete
“I really feel like we could be the most desirable city in the world if we could all…
How St. Pete became the first city in Florida to adopt a CBA Policy
Advocates after the unanimous vote to adopt the CBA Policy, with Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika…
Faith in Florida city council forum
Top Row: L-R, Mhariel Summers (District 6), Richie Floyd (District 8) and District 6 City…
The importance of early voting for the Black community
“It is up to voters to make their voices heard at the ballot box and help create a…