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A photograph of St. Petersburg City Councilman Richie Floyd speaking at an event at Equality Park in Broward County, Florida, on August 14, 2026. Captured in a full-length shot inside a dimly lit venue under soft accent lighting, Floyd stands at a black podium holding a microphone while addressing the room. The podium displays a sign reading "CHOMP the OLIGARCHY" above an illustration of an alligator. Floyd wears a dark t-shirt featuring red text above his shorts, set against a large projection screen in the background displaying the same "CHOMP THE OLIGARCHY" graphic, with attendees seated on either side of the stage.

Photos: St. Pete City Councilman Richie Floyd helps rally DSA candidates at ‘Chomp The Oligarchy’ event in South Florida

Florida Rep. Angie Nixon and union organizer Oliver Larkin are running against centrist candidates.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Tuesday marks the end of Florida’s 2026 Primary Election, and three DSA candidates were finally able to hold their “Chomp The Oligarchy” rally in South Florida despite being forced to change venues twice. The gathering was in support of three candidates: substitute teacher Elijah Manley, Florida Rep. Angie Nixon, and union organizer Oliver Larkin. Nixon […]

Two people stand close together smiling in a room decorated with music memorabilia and green walls. The individual on the left wears a dark blazer over a checkered button-down shirt and tan trousers, while the individual on the right wears a dark, floral-patterned v-neck dress and a name tag. In the background, another person stands with crossed arms near a sofa.

Democratic socialist Richie Floyd, St. Pete’s youngest councilperson, officially launches re-election campaign

He was named council vice chair this month.

by McKenna Schueler January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Richie Floyd and Lisset Hanewicz are pictured seated at a long wooden dais during a formal meeting of the St. Petersburg City Council. Floyd is dressed in a light grey suit with a patterned blue tie, looking toward Hanewicz.

St. Pete City Councilman Richie Floyd launches re-election this weekend with record store party

He was named council vice chair this month.

by Jasmin Parrado January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

Portrait of a smiling man with a beard, wearing a black suit and tie, clapping his hands together outdoors at a campaign event.

Florida politicians react to New Yorkers picking democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to be their mayor

Tampa Bay has just one democratic socialist currently in local elected office.

by McKenna Schueler November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

St. Pete advances right to counsel for tenants facing eviction

The committee voted 3-1 to bring a resolution to city council for approval.

by Arielle Stevenson May 2, 2023September 1, 2024

St. Pete approves possible $50k for increased abortion access

A reproductive rights resolution and Tampa Bay Abortion Fund allocation now head to a full council vote

by Arielle Stevenson February 24, 2023April 16, 2025