Ken Welch

Crist's margin of victory over one-term incumbent Ken Welch is larger than the primary in August, when he claimed 35% of the vote to Welch’s 20.5%.

Mayors Ken Welch and Cavalier Johnson are turning a friendly rivalry into an opportunity to support their communities.

Ken Welch and Charlie Crist held what's likely their only one-on-one debate for St. Petersburg mayor. Among the topics is the future of the Historic Gas Plant District

In a few weeks, the city will decide between Ken Welch or Charlie Crist. Among the winner's bigger challenges: redevelopment of the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant Site after the Tampa Bay Rays jump to Tampa.

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 format prohibited rebuttals and direct exchanges, forcing candidates to spend nearly all of their time discussing policy.

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.

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.

“Right now, this city’s creative community is in crisis. Artists are moving away.”