Poll: Majority Still Disapprove of 'Lens', Council, Mayor

Councilor Jim Kennedy Caught Sleeping at Council Meeting?

The District 2 council member was filmed sleeping during a recent St. Petersburg city council meeting.

City Employee Raises, Southside Key Topics at Budget Forum

Mayor Bill Foster has proposed wage increases for some city employees but the public says it is not enough.

'Lens' Pier Ballot Question Approved for August Primary

The St. Petersburg City Council approved ballot language for the Aug. 27 primary for a vote on the "Lens" pier design.

Personal Debt Mires State Lawmaker

The St. Petersburg Democrat is leaving a high-paying job with a Tampa Bay law firm and also seriously behind on property tax payments.

Gov. Scott Signs Human Trafficking Bills in St. Pete

The bills are designed to help the victims of human trafficking.

Should Pier Ballot Question Mention the 'Lens'?

The city's legal team told councilors they should not alter Stop the Lens' proposed question to add a reference to the "Lens' or a new pier.

Has 'Stop the Lens' Momentum Stopped?

When asked if the city should terminate the contract for design for the new Pier, 53 percent of respondents said yes. That's down from 14.6 points from a May 1 poll.

City Seeks $46 Million in Bonds for New Pier

The bonds would not be tied to the "Lens" pier design and could not be used for costs related to the demolition of the existing St. Petersburg Pier.

Do District 4 Council Candidates Live in District 4?

St. Petersburg District 4 city council candidates Darden Rice and Dr. David McKalip defend their residency qualifications for the district.

Charlie Crist Stumps for Council Candidate Darden Rice

A campaign fundraiser for Darden Rice was held Tuesday night at Cassis in downtown St. Petersburg.

Karl Nurse Running for Re-Election for City Council

St. Petersburg City Council Chair Karl Nurse announced Friday he is running for re-election of his District 6 seat.

Pinellas Elections Starting to Heat Up

Both the Pinellas County Commission and School Board have races in November 2014. Take a look at who's running so far.

Additional 'Lens' Funding Approved by St. Pete Council

The $869K in approved funding, however, is only a partial approval of the $1.5 million the proposal was originally seeking.

Facing $4.3M Budget Shortfall, St. Pete Residents Want City to Invest

There will be third and final budget summit at 6 p.m., June 12 at the Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S. in St. Petersburg.

Ex-Lawmaker Wins Lottery, After Buying Scratch-Off Ticket in North St. Pete

Former state Rep. Frank Farkas wins the $50,000-a-year-for life prize, after purchasing a $20 scratch-off ticket at the Rally on 4th Street.

Stop the Lens Successful Ahead of Thursday's 'Lens' Vote

More than 20,000 petitions were turned into the city clerk's office Wednesday morning at City Hall.

Stop the Lens to Turn in Petitions; Vote to Happen Aug. 27

The group said Mayor Bill Foster has assured them the vote on the "Lens" pier design will happen on the Aug. 27 primary ballot.

Big Names Set for District 4 City Council Fundraisers

Who has your vote for the city council District 4 seat in St. Petersburg?

What Should be the Focus of St. Pete's 2014 Budget?

The People's Budget Review offers up proposals for the 2014 budget as the second budget forum is taking place Wednesday night.

Who Voted in the 2012 Election in Florida?

This interactive U.S. voting map shows who the Florida voters were in the 2012 presidential election. You may be surprised by the results.

Pinellas County Sues BP Oil

Pinellas joins a growing number of municipalities suing BP for economic losses related to the Deepwater oil spill in 2010.

Texting Ban Passes: Will it Make St. Pete Roads Safer?

The Florida Senate recently approved a measure that would make it against the law to text while driving. Do you think it will improve the safety of local roads?

'Lens' Pier Funding Decision Delayed Two Weeks

The St. Petersburg City Council is scheduled to vote on $1.5 million in funding for the next phase of the pier in two weeks.

Poll: 67% of Residents Oppose 'Lens', 68% Closing Pier

StPetePolls released the results of its latest poll late Wednesday night ahead of Thursday's city council vote on the next phase of funding for the "Lens".

The Last Month of the St. Petersburg Pier

Opened in 1973, the St. Petersburg Pier will close May 31 and be demolished by the end of the year.

City Seeks $16K from Ford Over Pier Lawsuit, Ford Appeals Pier Decision

On April 5, Jude Jack Day sided with St. Petersburg in Ford's lawsuit. The city is now trying to recover costs from the lawsuit.

News 'Lens' Images, Design Documents Released

City Council will vote on the next phase of funding for the new St. Petersburg Pier May 2.

County Can't Stop Pier Demolition as Next 'Lens' Vote Looms

Last week, county commissioners said their hands were tied at stopping the pier demolition. Thursday, St. Pete City Council will vote on the next phase of funding for the "Lens" pier.

Bike-Sharing Program Coming to St. Pete?

The public services and infrastructure committee approved of staff's plan to try to piggy-back off of Tampa's bike-sharing program, which begins in the fall.

Tarpon, Bonefish Could Become Catch-and-Release Only

The proposal will voted on a final time by the FWC at its June meeting.

Sewage-to-Energy Plant Eyed for St. Pete

The renewable energy may power the water treatment plant or service vehicles.

Start with Vision, Not Numbers for Budget, Residents Say

Unlike last year's budget summits, no residents made calls for a millage increase. Mayor Bill Foster announced city employees would be getting raises for the first time in four years.

St. Petersburg Activist-Mom Honored in Washington

Lisa Wheeler-Brown has advocated for victims and improving the community, since her son was murdered five years ago.

Residents Ready for Change Along 34th Street South Corridor

The plan will be formalized throughout 2013 with council voting on the plan in December. Implementation of the 34th Street Corridor plan is scheduled to start in early 2014.

Will Army Corps of Engineers Approve Pier Demolition?

The public has until May 3 to submit comments regarding the pier's demolition to the Army Corps of Engineers.

Tourism Numbers in Pinellas Continue Positive Gains

The total economic impact of February overnight visitation to Pinellas county added $689,232,813 to the economy, according to a report by the TDC.

Newton's Motion Denied, Pier Still Set to Close May 31

Council member Wengay Newton's motion to delay closing the pier died for lack of a second, which means the St. Petersburg Pier is still set to close May 31.

City Defends 'Lens' Building Materials, Critics Skeptical

The St. Petersburg Pier is slated to close May 31. The next phase of "Lens" funding is up for approval on May 2.

City Ready to Answer Questions about 'Lens' at Pier Workshop

From 1-3 p.m. Thursday, there will be a pier workshop at city hall to discuss the design materials of the lens and a possible referendum schedule.