Crist, Welch Lead St. Pete Mayoral Race: Pinellas Election Unofficial Results

In addition to St. Pete City Council, mayoral races, Pinellas County voters also had a say in county commission and school board elections.

Primary Election Day Brings Mixed Energy to Tampa Bay Polls

Voters across FL, including the Tampa Bay area, are heading to the polls for the 2026 primary elections on Aug. 18.

Pinellas County Primary Elections 2026: Candidates, How To Vote

Democrats, Republicans can vote in Pinellas County primary races, including governor, U.S. Senate, local elections on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

St. Pete Launches 'Yes In God's Backyard' Program To Help Churches Explore Affordable Housing

St. Pete's new "Yes in God's backyard" program helps local houses of worship explore building affordable housing on their land.

St. Pete Mayor Selects Team For Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment

One proposal focuses on affordable senior housing in St. Pete, while the other includes housing, infrastructure and a cultural park.

See Which Candidate Ranked Highest By NAACP In St. Pete Mayoral Debate

The NAACP St. Pete branch ranked the candidates that participated in a recent mayoral debate. See how they were graded.

St. Pete City Council To Consider Replacing Duke Energy

St. Petersburg City Council members approved a $590K feasibility study of alternatives to Duke Energy, reports said.

St. Pete Launches $42M Affordable Rental Housing Program

The city of St. Pete is seeking developers for a new affordable rental housing program offering $42M in federal hurricane recovery funds.

FL Property Manager To Pay $60K In Navy Sailor Eviction Case: U.S. DOJ

The U.S. Justice Department said a St. Pete rental property manager violated federal servicemember protections in an eviction case.

St. Pete City Council Candidates Weigh In On Historic Gas Plant District Proposals

Patch asked St. Pete City Council and mayoral candidates to share their favorite Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment proposals.

Former FL Gov. Charlie Crist Officially Running For St. Pete Mayor

Six candidates, now including former FL Gov. Crist, are challenging incumbent Ken Welch for the role of St. Pete mayor.

Tampa Bay Ferry Plan Names Tampa Dock, Seeks Two Boats For Daily Service: PSTA

PSTA said the new ferry would run seven days a week between Tampa and St. Petersburg if its board approves the plan.

Meet The Developers Behind Historic Gas Plant Redevelopment Proposals

St. Petersburg residents can meet the developers behind the four shortlisted proposals for redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.

Mayor Called FL Official’s Claims That St. Pete Overspent By $49M ‘Political Theater’

FL’s CFO Blaise Ingoglia, who oversees DOGE in the state, accused the city of St. Petersburg of wastefully spending $49 million.

'Big Beautiful Bill' Passed By House: What It Means In FL

The more than 1,000-page bill includes cuts to Medicaid and covers 2024 campaign tax promises, including no tax on tips and overtime wages.

‘No Kings’ Protest To Be Held Saturday Across FL: What To Know

More than 100 pro-democracy advocacy groups have signed on in support of No Kings protests. Here is where some Tampa Bay events will be.

Former FL Congressman To Run For FL Governor As Democrat

David Jolly, a former U.S. representative and Republican, announced his Florida gubernatorial run as a Democrat on Thursday.

‘No Tax On Tips’ Pledge Advances: What FL Workers Should Know

President’s Trump’s “no tax on tips” pledge for restaurant and hospitality workers in FL and across U.S. is one step closer to becoming law.

Anti-Trump Protesters Slam 'Overreach' Of Power At St. Pete Event

Immigration, tariffs, Elon Musk, Social Security, abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights were among issues protesters targeted at St. Pete protest.

Drag2Talle Movement Opposes Anti-Trans, DEI Bills In FL

During FL’s legislative session, drag artists are organizing the LGBTQ+ community, other activists for trips to the capitol in Tallahassee.

Real ID Deadline Approaches: What FL Residents Need To Know

Here’s what Florida residents need to know about getting their Real ID before the May 7 deadline.

IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know In FL

The IRS payments should start landing in people’s bank accounts and mailboxes in late January. Here's how to know if you qualify.

GOP Candidates Lead Pinellas County Commission Races: SOE

Two Republican candidates, Chris Scherer and Vince Nowicki, pulled ahead in two Pinellas County commission races, unofficial results show.

Blaxberg Takes Lead: Pinellas County School Board Election Results

Katie Blaxberg outpaced opponent Stacy Geier in the Pinellas County School Board District 5 run-off race, unofficial results show.

Figgs-Sanders, Harting, Givens In Lead: St. Pete City Council Results

St. Petersburg voters had a say in three City Council races. Read about Tuesday's general election results.

Abortion, Marijuana Among Issues Driving FL Voters To Polls

More than 8.28 million Floridians cast their ballots early or by mail. Patch talked to a few voters on the way to the polls on Election Day.

Pinellas Voter Guide: Candidates, How To Vote In Nov. 5 Election

Pinellas County voters will have a say in federal, state, county, city races. Here’s what you need to know about how to vote, candidates.

FL Beach City’s Mayor Resigns After Home Floods During Hurricanes

Tyler Payne stepped down as mayor after his Treasure Island home flooded and was “damaged beyond repair” in hurricanes, forcing him to move.

Pinellas 2024 General Election Voter Guide: Candidates, How To Vote

In the 2024 general election, Pinellas County voters will cast ballots in federal, state, county, city races. Here’s what you should know.

4 Candidates Advance To St. Pete City Commission Nov. 5 Election

Boland, Harting, Newtown, Givens move forward after the St. Petersburg City Council primary election, according to unofficial results.

DeSantis-Backed School Board Candidates Lose In Pinellas Co. Primary

Voters rejected school board candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in the Pinellas County primary election, unofficial totals show.

Pinellas County Primary Elections 2024: Candidates, How To Vote

Pinellas County Democrats and Republicans can vote in U.S. Senate, Congress, school and county commission primary races on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Candidate Profile 2024: Kennedy For Pinellas County Commission

Joanne “Cookie” Kennedy is running for the District 1 at-large seat on the Pinellas County Commission. She faces one opponent in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Chris Scherer For Pinellas County Commission

Chris Scherer is running for the District 1 at-large seat on the Pinellas County Commission. He faces one opponent in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Torrie Jasuwan For St. Pete City Council

Torrie Jasuwan is running for the District 5 seat on the St. Petersburg City Council. She faces one opponent in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Pete Boland For St. Pete City Council

Pete Boland is running for the District 3 seat on the St. Petersburg City Council. He faces five opponents in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Nick Carey For St. Pete City Council

Nick Carey is running for the District 3 seat on the St. Petersburg City Council. He faces five opponents in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Barry Rubin For St. Pete City Council

Barry Rubin is running for the District 3 seat on the St. Petersburg City Council. He faces five opponents in the race.

Candidate Profile 2024: Lopez Estevez For St. Petersburg City Council

Juan Lopez Estevez is running for the District 3 seat on the St. Petersburg City Council. He faces four opponents in the race.

New Rays Stadium Gets Final Approval From Pinellas Commission: Reports

Pinellas County will provide about $312.5M in bed tax revenue to the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment in St. Pete, reports said.