Welch’s first 100 days
Mayor Ken Welch updated St. Pete on his accomplishments in his first 100 days in office…
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It‘s not just hair: Why the CROWN Act is critical
The CROWN Act is an acronym that stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World…
Tampa attorneys say Jackson confirmation is pinnacle achievement for Black women in law
Fentrice Driskell, left, is an attorney who represents Tampa in the State House. She is…
Givens launches citywide voter registration drive
Community activist Corey Givens Jr. announced his political committee, St. Pete Now, has…
Comedian Kathy Griffin said, ‘F#$k off Tim Scott’
South Carolina, Republican Senator Tim Scott, revealed said he wouldn’t be breaking…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas: What an embarrassment
‘Clarence Thomas’ voting record seems to be one of retaliation against Democrats,…
Crist bill expands scholarships for Sickle Cell research
Crist dominates the Democratic gubernatorial race and is the only candidate in either…
Welch stands strong on St. Pete’s priorities at Tiger Bay’s mayoral forum with Castor
Last month, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and St. Petersburg’s Ken Welch chatted at the…
Crist nominates Florida civil rights leaders Harry T. and Harriette Moore for Presidential Medal of Freedom
Representative Charlie Crist (D-St. Petersburg) sent a letter to President Joe Biden…
Rev. J.C. Pritchett II becomes first Black president of Tiger Bay
In 2021, history was made at The Suncoast Tiger Bay Club when for the first time in its…
Faith leaders: Crist record will address community needs and concerns
Congressman Charlie Crist with local pastors on the steps of Mt. Zion Progressive…
Veteran alumnus uses political science background for better understanding of international security operations, foreign affairs
USF alum Lance Guillory, retired Special Agent of the U.S. State Department and former…
‘We are St. Pete’: Ken Welch is officially St. Pete’s mayor
Mayor Ken Welch was sworn in as St. Petersburg’s 54th and first African-American mayor…
Welch discusses his priorities as he takes office
After testing positive for COVID on Monday, Mayor-elect Ken Welch was sworn in from his…
Will a Black mayor deliver reparations to the Black community?
The International People’s Democratic Uhuru Movement wants to know if a Black mayor…
Mayor-elect Ken Welch tests positive for COVID, inauguration ceremony canceled
Welch to be sworn-in virtually and conduct city business remotely while in isolation. ST.…
Stephanie Owens named deputy mayor and chief of policy
ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor-elect Ken Welch announced several key people who will serve…
Community activist turned candidate seeks to bring new energy and diversity to Clearwater City Council
‘I think it’s time for a younger demographic who care about the community to serve,…