ST.PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Voters in St. Petersburg won’t see the issue of rent control on the ballot this fall. After hours of public comment Thursday, the city council voted…
August 2, 2022 by Monroe RoarkPolice arrested Ray Rodriguez after the Aug. 2 Gulfport City Council meeting.Cathy Salustri Ray Rodriguez spoke loudly and forcefully to the Gulfport City Council while…
This story is breaking news. Please continue to check back for updates.Earlier today, the City of St. Pete released a new request for proposal for the redevelopment of the 86-acre…
click to enlarge Photo by Dave Decker A protester at St. Petersburg City Hall holds a sign demanding rent control. In response to skyrocketing rents in St. Petersburg, tenants are…
The Tampa Bay region has been the hotspot for some of the highest rent increases in the entire country, and it’s pushing people in what were once solidly middle-class jobs…
click to enlarge Photo via cityofstpete/Flickr An 2020 aerial view of St. Petersburg, Florida. On Wednesday night, 25 residents slept on the steps of St. Petersburg City Hall in hopes…
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla.  — Construction is underway in Treasure Island to transform an old building into a brand new city center. Once complete, inside you'll find all the city offices (except…
According to the city, the current total operating budget for the 2023 fiscal year sits at $748 million dollars. That is $37 million more than this year's budget. ST. PETERSBURG,…
GULFPORT, Fla – Local municipalities can now ban smoking on their beaches thanks to Florida HB 105, the law passed and signed by Florida's governor. It's part of the Florida…
GULFPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — A 38-year-old St. Petersburg man was arrested after police said he pretended to be a Gulfport city employee, followed a 16-year-old girl into a bathroom and…
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