Charlie Crist

It’s time to follow up on Tuesday night's election results. Did any change your calculus for the November general election?

Charlie Crist defeated incumbent Ken Welch by nearly 15 points in the primary, but because neither pulled in more than 50% of the vote, the two will face off in the Nov. 3 general election.

The former governor spoke on "Florida Matters Live & Local" about wanting to keep Major League Baseball in St. Petersburg, his ideas on reducing city property taxes and other issues.

The former Florida governor details his platform, policy positions and perspective on the challenges facing the city he calls a "jewel."

Sen. Darryl Rousson has historically supported both Mayor Ken Welch and former congressman and Gov. Charlie Crist. This is simply the first time they have run against each other for the same office.

At the center of the dispute is a legal concept known as viewpoint discrimination, a doctrine that generally prevents government entities from allowing some viewpoints while excluding others.

Welch was forced to defend his first term as some of his policies came under attack by the other candidates.

The exchange comes as Gov. DeSantis is simultaneously pushing a statewide proposal that could eventually eliminate property taxes on homesteaded properties altogether.

When asked what he could bring to City Hall, the former governor and Congressman pointed to experience.

“You can’t let that deter you from doing the job,” St. Petersburg's mayor said after his former treasurer stands accused of stealing more than $207,000 in campaign money.

”Fortunately, I have a lot of friends, and they’ve been very kind to me,” Charlie Crist told the Catalyst. “And I love them for it.”

The nomination to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization would require U.S. Senate confirmation.