St. Petersburg

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he wants the team to stay in the Tampa Bay area and sees potential for a successful future there.

PSTA responds to shifting commute patterns, with many people working remotely. In a county dominated by the tourism and hospitality industries, that means more night and weekend service.

In a memo sent to city council members, Mayor Ken Welch highlighted his administration’s progress on public art and placemaking opportunities.

City Attorney Jackie Kovilaritch believes sewer capacity fees are exempt from Senate Bill 180. She also said the legal team can explore any potential loopholes on a “case-by-case basis.”

Mordecai Walker, 101, left St. Petersburg with a treasure trove of historical accounts and a splendid example of how to live one’s life.

Mark Ferguson strives to operate a “very accepting” and “blue collar bar” that equally attracts celebrities, local leaders and, most importantly, the “everyday people who make it so special.”

The clergymen were arrested outside the Woodson African American Museum in St. Petersburg as workers attempted to cover up a Black Lives Matter mural.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has already discussed a 10-year contract extension with Duke Energy to “ensure reliable service and build the substantial capital plan required for municipal electric utility acquisition and operation.”

It's an ambitious target, although roof repairs are well underway. St. Petersburg, which is responsible for repairs, says installation of the fabric roof panels is on track to finish in December.

Mayor Ken Welch gave a call to action for residents to visit the mural sites, take photos and share them with others. He said to use hashtags like: "#WeAreStPete," "#OurStreetsOurVoices" and "#CantErase."

Janet Echelman's sculpture was removed "for assessment and repair" in February after last year's hurricanes. An engineering hired by the city concluded the hanging artwork had been improperly attached.

The city council asked a committee to discuss how St. Petersburg could comply and what other options community artists could have to express themselves.