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St. Pete City Council member Richie Floyd on why he voted against the new Tampa Bay Rays stadiumThe St. Petersburg City Council approved a major redevelopment for the Historic Gas Plant District and a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

St. Petersburg city leaders consider ditching Duke Energy as utility providerCity councilors say "all options are on the table," and the city's 30-year contract with Duke Energy is set to expire in 2026.

Will Haslam’s Book Store ever reopen in St. Petersburg? Here’s what we know.Are the books OK? Could the property turn into condos or be eligible for historic preservation? What’s Haslam’s worth? We talked to experts.

For St. Pete, the Rays-Hines deal is just more failed ‘trickle-down’ economicsWhat makes a vibrant city — one worthy of private sector investment — is not the amount of tax dollars it can give away, but the quality of life for residents from top to bottom, writes the St. Petersburg City Council member.

St. Petersburg City Council approves $100K for pilot eviction diversion programStarting next month, the city will offer pro-bono legal counsel for those facing eviction.

St. Pete should treat housing as a public utility — like water and sewer | ColumnSt. Petersburg should build and maintain housing on city land, and collect rent based on ability to pay. This “social housing” provides a realistic and fiscally responsible path toward a permanent solution to the housing crisis.

St. Petersburg City Council member seeks public vote on Rays stadiumThe straw poll on the March 2024 primary presidential election ballot would be nonbinding.

St. Petersburg City Council committee advances stronger protections for rentersThe changes align with Pinellas County’s tenants’ bill of rights, subject to full council approval.

The Scoop: Mon., September 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNFLast week the Tampa Bay Rays announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion dollar stadium in St. Petersburg with the help of the city.

St. Petersburg committee advances $50,000 for residents’ abortion travel costsThe abortion-rights funding request and resolution needs City Council approval

The Rise of the No-Compromise Climate CandidateFrom New York to Texas, a new crop of candidates rejecting fossil fuel donations are calling for legislative action.

Richie Floyd asks St. Pete to explore legal support for tenants facing eviction amid rental crisisA similar NYC program helped 85% of participants stave off eviction. A similar NYC program helped 85% of participants stave off eviction.

Community leaders call for more local control over development of St. Pete's Tropicana Field siteOn Monday, Mayor Ken Welch selected the Hines-Rays proposal for the old Gas Plant site.

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