
March 31, 2026
St. Petersburg resident Dave Christian said gas prices have remained high since election day as local leaders consider changes to their electric utility agreement with Duke Energy.
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March 20, 2026
Florida resident Loomis Burbee urged St. Petersburg officials on March 18 to focus on fixing the city's sewer system before moving forward with other major projects such as a new convention center or changes in electric utility providers.
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March 12, 2026
Amanda Gregory-Ramirez raised concerns about unexplained high water bills and outdated traffic signals in St. Petersburg, saying these issues need resolution before new municipal utility projects are considered.
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February 16, 2026
The St. Pete Energy Alliance says eliminating homestead property taxes would make taking over Duke Energy's grid much harder for St. Petersburg by straining budgets and increasing financial risk. The group warns this could lead to service cuts or higher utility rates.
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