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St. Pete City Council marks $34 million from feds for affordable housing

Mayor Ken Welch will also meet with housing activists on Friday.

by Arielle Stevenson March 9, 2022June 20, 2024

Mayor Ken Welch will also meet with housing activists on Friday.

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Tampa City Council just learned that the mayor’s controversial pick for police chief is already running the department

“It’s Mary O’Connor. She was hired on February 8,” Bennett said.

by Justin Garcia February 17, 2022April 2, 2025

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Nasty ad sparks Kriseman’s endorsement of Wheeler-Brown

by Kate Bradshaw November 2, 2015August 17, 2023

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St. Pete Council candidates square off in final debate

by Zenena Moguel October 27, 2015August 17, 2023

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Tampa early voting starts Monday

by Kate Bradshaw February 20, 2015August 17, 2023

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St. Pete residents defend neighborhoods from police HQ funding

by Terrence Smith November 26, 2013June 5, 2022

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St. Petersburg’s primary considerations

The state of the races for Mayor and City Council as Aug. 27 looms.

by Mitch Perry August 22, 2013June 29, 2025

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Democrat candidates out in full force at St. Petersburg forum

by Terrence Smith July 4, 2013July 23, 2025

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Lorraine Margeson: Walking the walk

The environmental activist is running for St. Pete City Council.

by Mitch Perry July 3, 2013January 23, 2025

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Chasing Amy Foster

The District 8 candidate is making a strong impression in her run for St. Pete’s city council.

by Mitch Perry June 27, 2013August 3, 2023

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St. Pete City Council allows for Lens referendum, debate wording

by Terrence Smith June 7, 2013May 25, 2024

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Bayfront Medical Center finds a partner

Officials say a proposed merger will benefit the hospital and the community, but some aren’t so sure.

by Mitch Perry January 31, 2013November 16, 2024

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The Lens: A bridge too far?

Debates over the St. Pete Pier and its proposed substitute continue to divide the city.

by Mitch Perry December 13, 2012August 30, 2024

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Tampa to spend $2.2 million on 8,400 street lights

by Mitch Perry October 23, 2012December 12, 2024

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Eyes wide shut

Will downtown Tampa keep its surveillance cameras?

by Mitch Perry September 13, 2012August 3, 2023

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Tampa City Council brainstorms sustainability and quality of life improvements

by Meghan Mangrum June 22, 2012August 3, 2023

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Buckhorn says violence in Chicago supports creation of Tampa’s RNC Event Zone

by Mitch Perry May 25, 2012August 3, 2023

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St. Pete City Council: A primary primer

Meet the candidates competing Aug. 30 in the city’s sole primary race.

by Mitch Perry August 4, 2011June 3, 2024

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Tampa election results: Solid wins and some surprises

by Mitch Perry March 3, 2011November 26, 2023

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Kelly Benjamin, seriously: He’s been shot at, arrested and gassed — and now the longtime activist wants to be on Tampa City Council

by Mitch Perry November 18, 2010April 7, 2025

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St. Pete City Council marks $34 million from feds for affordable housing

Tampa City Council just learned that the mayor’s controversial pick for police chief is already running the department

Nasty ad sparks Kriseman’s endorsement of Wheeler-Brown

St. Pete Council candidates square off in final debate

Tampa early voting starts Monday

St. Pete residents defend neighborhoods from police HQ funding

St. Petersburg’s primary considerations

Democrat candidates out in full force at St. Petersburg forum

Lorraine Margeson: Walking the walk

Chasing Amy Foster

St. Pete City Council allows for Lens referendum, debate wording

Bayfront Medical Center finds a partner

The Lens: A bridge too far?

Tampa to spend $2.2 million on 8,400 street lights

Eyes wide shut

Tampa City Council brainstorms sustainability and quality of life improvements

Buckhorn says violence in Chicago supports creation of Tampa’s RNC Event Zone

St. Pete City Council: A primary primer

Tampa election results: Solid wins and some surprises

Kelly Benjamin, seriously: He’s been shot at, arrested and gassed — and now the longtime activist wants to be on Tampa City Council