Mayor Ken Welch faced pointed criticism from four challengers during St. Petersburg’s first mayoral debate of this election cycle. Audience reactions highlighted tense exchanges over leadership decisions while observers suggested future campaign strategy may shift after this challenging forum.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch’s reelection effort faces renewed scrutiny after his supporting political committee missed a key finance reporting deadline due to a family emergency. Previous fundraising operations linked…
RHStv has announced its evolution into a comprehensive Audience Intelligence & Distribution Ecosystem aimed at unifying media creation with advanced analytics tools. Company leaders say this move will enhance opportunities…
BayCare leaders joined a young patient and his family in Washington, D.C., advocating for children’s access to complex medical care. The group highlighted advancements such as proton therapy soon coming…
St. Petersburg mayoral candidates offered differing responses on how they would handle Florida’s new restrictions on diversity initiatives if elected next year. Current Mayor Ken Welch favors cautious compliance while…
Oou Cha opens June 11 in Pinellas Park featuring Japanese- and Chinese-sourced specialty teas alongside Vietnamese cuisine. Owned by two sisters aged 19—with support from their family—the new cafe aims…
St. Petersburg City Council Member Copley Gerdes questioned the feasibility of creating a new municipal electric utility as council approved funding for a study on June 4.
Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg has exceeded $200 million in condo sales before breaking ground later this year. The luxury tower aims to be downtown’s tallest building upon completion by…
U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis has endorsed Sam Wilson in the race for Clearwater City Council Seat 5 amid broad support from other officials. Financial filings show Wilson leads fundraising ahead…
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch faced strong criticism from rivals during a recent mayoral debate focused on storm response and leadership decisions. Charlie Crist highlighted dissatisfaction with current leadership while…
Powerful Young Adults will host a career expo and job fair at North Greenwood Library this Friday afternoon in Clearwater. Executive Director Katrina George highlights both economic opportunity creation for…
Registration opens June 15 for next year’s St. Anthony’s Triathlon in St. Petersburg with events scheduled April 23–25 in 2027. Organizers highlight multiple races including Olympic-, Sprint-, Meek & Mighty-levels as well as…
LX Coffee is set to open its first permanent location inside Rare Body Studio’s new downtown St. Petersburg site this fall. Known for gold-topped lattes served from their mobile cart…
Undiscovered America has moved from cable television to digital streaming on RHStv. The show aims to reach broader audiences with more flexible viewing options while maintaining its focus on authentic…
Nathan Benderson Park’s planned Sports Complex has earned an AIA Florida Citation Award for Unbuilt Design. Designed by WJArchitects with inspiration from rowing motion principles, it aims to enhance both…
The Suncoast Tampa Association of REALTORS has endorsed Brandi Gabbard for St. Petersburg mayor over incumbent Ken Welch after previously supporting him in 2021. Housing redevelopment—especially concerning the Historic Gas…
Three local high school students were chosen as ambassadors for St. Petersburg’s exchange program with Takamatsu this summer. The initiative continues decades-long ties between the two cities through cultural immersion…
Charlie Crist’s campaign reports raising over $330K this spring toward a total haul exceeding $1.6 million ahead of St. Petersburg’s mayoral primary election season. The campaign also launched an extensive…
The University of South Florida track and field team heads into NCAA Championships aiming for top honors after recent successes by its relay teams and standout sprinter Jaleel Croal. Head…
Tiny Town is set to open an indoor play village designed for young children in Pinellas Park this September. The facility will feature themed miniature houses encouraging imaginative role play…
The Still We Rise Benefit Concert is scheduled for June 26 at The Chattaway with performances by Sister Nancy and Kirky C of Poison Dart. Proceeds will benefit the James…
The Booker Creek Arts Festival will launch its first edition this November in St. Petersburg’s EDGE District with hundreds of Florida artists featured across multiple venues. Organizers say they hope…
The lowest price for a gallon of midgrade gas in Pinellas County during the week ending May 30 was $4.09, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.
Concordia Manor, a for-profit nursing home owned by Senior Health Properties South, Inc. since Nov. 30, 2000, received an overall CMS rating of 1 in the first quarter of 2026.
Apollo Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center was among 53 for-profit nursing homes in Pinellas County, Florida, during the first quarter of 2026 and held an overall CMS rating of 2.
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