FL Gas Prices Hit Another Record High Amid Strong Demand: AAA

Forecasts for prices at Florida gas pumps show that the end of high prices is not in sight for the summer travel season, AAA says.

Coast Guard Ship In St. Pete Honors Coastguardsman For Texas Rescue

The great-niece of Pablo Valent sponsored the ship and she attended its commissioning ceremony Wednesday in St. Petersburg.

'We Have To Keep Fighting': Rally For Abortion Rights In St. Pete

A rally for abortion rights was held Tuesday in St. Pete after word that the Supreme Court is poised to strike down Roe v. Wade this summer.

Save Roe Planned Parenthood Rallies Happening In Tampa Bay Areas

A leaked U.S. Supreme Court majority draft opinion written in favor to give abortion access back to the states has prompted rallies.

Daylight Saving Time Could Become Permanent In FL: What To Know

Year-round daylight saving time cleared the U.S. Senate Tuesday, led by Sen. Marco Rubio. Florida has already enacted state legislation.

FSA Testing Eliminated By DeSantis, Monitoring Signed Into Law

The Florida Standards Assessments will be given one last time to students before a new state test takes its place, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

Tampa Bay Partnership to release report

Report to be presented at Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s Regional Resiliency Leadership Summit

St. Pete Rent Support Approved By Pinellas Commissioners

Residents of St. Petersburg told in December they would receive help from the emergency rental assistance program could get support soon.

Florida 15-Week Abortion Ban OK'd By Lawmakers, Sent To Governor

Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has previously signaled his support for a ban on abortions after 15 weeks, is expected to sign the FL bill into law.

Hundreds Of Students Walk Out To Protest 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Students throughout the Tampa-St. Pete region walked out of classrooms Thursday to protest the "Don't Say Gay" bill headed to the FL Senate.

St. Pete's Part-Time City Workers To Receive Increase In Pay

Mayor Ken Welch has extended a city-council approved policy in 2015 to help part-time workers have a living wage.

St. Pete Ukrainian Rally Leader 'Shocked' By Russian Aggression

The Ukrainian rally at North Straub Park calling for a stop to Russian aggression was organized by someone who lived in Ukraine and Russia.

Pinellas County Government: Countywide Compact To Address Long-Term Housing Solutions

Pinellas County, Forward Pinellas and the cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg officially launched it.

Increased St. Pete Rent Caused Homelessness, Union Held Protest

Demonstrators gathered outside St. Petersburg City Hall Thursday, demanding city leaders find a solution to rising residential costs.

2022 officers Named For Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council

Leaders of the board hail from around the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa Bay Leadership Summit will have four area mayors in panel

The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s Regional Resiliency Coalition is to discuss how to turn the Coalition’s plan into reality.

Rent Control Not Happening In St. Petersburg: City

High rent prices will stay after St. Pete Housing, Land Use and Transportation committee did not advance rent control to the city council.

Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council awarded federal grant

The Military Installation Resilience Review will foster, protect, and enhance military installation resilience and sustainability

St. Pete-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Figures

The Pinellas County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Pinellas County Government: Vacancy Announced On Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board

Applications are being accepted for one vacancy on the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board.

St. Pete's First Black Mayor, Ken Welch, Sworn In Virtually

St. Petersburg's 54th mayor and its 1st Black leader, Ken Welch, said one of his top priorities is to focus on housing that is affordable.

Mayor-Elect Ken Welch To Have Virtual Inauguration Ceremony

Following COVID-19 positive test results, Welch will not have a public swearing-in ceremony at city hall Thursday, but it will be virtual.

Mayor-Elect Welch Tests COVID-19 Positive: No Public Ceremony

Two tests showed positive COVID-19 results for Ken Welch Monday. His public swearing in Thursday has been canceled. It will go virtual.

Mayor-Elect Welch Postpones Upcoming Receptions For COVID Safety

Community receptions that were scheduled around the Jan. 6 mayoral inauguration will be rescheduled because of the recent COVID-19 spike.

Mayor-Elect Ken Welch To Meet Biden Administration Officials

Incoming mayors such as Mayor-elect Ken Welch, will discuss affordable housing issues at a White House meeting Tuesday.

St. Pete-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Update

The Pinellas County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Mayor's Trop Redevelopment Pick Has Affordable Housing Commitment

Affordable and workforce units will be between 1,000 and approximately 1,900 depending on density of the development, the submission said.

St. Pete-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Pinellas County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Mayor-Elect Ken Welch To Attend Harvard Seminar: New Mayors

Harvard University's Institute of Politics has hosted a seminar that focuses on key issues for newly elected mayors since 1975.

In-N Out-Burger Says No Thank You To DeSantis' Offer: Report

The California burger chain told the governor it has no interest in coming to Florida after local vaccination requirements caused a stir.

St. Petersburg Election Results: Ken Welch Is First Black Mayor

Ken Welch has defeated Robert Blackmon for St. Petersburg mayor, according to the city's unofficial returns. See latest election results.

St. Pete Election Guide: 7 Amendments On Ballot Explained

St. Petersburg voters will decide on seven charter amendments in addition to choosing a new mayor and city council members on Nov. 2.

Voters Guide To St. Petersburg Election: Candidates, Amendments

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. in St. Petersburg on Nov. 2. Voters will elect a mayor, city council members and decide amendments.

$11 Million Worth Of Cocaine Seized By Coast Guard Patrol

A Coast Guard crew will return to St. Petersburg Saturday following a 56-day patrol where they seized drugs and made multiple rescues.

St. Pete-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Pinellas County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

2 Differing Plans For Future Of Rays Discussed At Mayoral Debate

Ken Welch considers the Rays secondary and places his priority on jobs. Robert Blackmon has lost hope they will remain in St. Petersburg.

LGBTQ Issues, Social Media Slurs Addressed At Mayoral Debate

Ken Welch and Robert Blackmon Jr., who are running for St. Pete mayor, answered questions about slurs on social media and LGBTQ issues.

Welch, Blackmon Heading For St. Pete Run-Off Mayoral Debate

The former Pinellas County commissioner and the current St. Pete councilman will debate on Oct. 11 as they vie for Rick Kriseman's job.

Rental Arrears Up In Pinellas County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Pinellas County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Pinellas County Government: Utilities To Temporarily Change To Chlorine Treatment To Improve Water Quality

Those that will benefit include Pinellas County Utilities water customers, as well as customers in Clearwater, other cities.