St. Pete Police Department Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

While DeSantis talks about hitting protestors with cars, Tampa police ask anyone demonstrating ‘to do so in a safe and responsible manner’

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was unavailable for comment.

by Ray Roa June 13, 2025July 1, 2025

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was unavailable for comment.

St. Pete Police Chief says homeless donations, previously hoarded by cops, will now go to a different department

In July, CL first reported that SPPD had stockpiled over $9,000 from “Power of Change” donation stations.

by Justin Garcia August 18, 2022September 19, 2024

St. Petersburg activist groups demand less police funding for 2023, more public housing

The demands come after Mayor Ken Welch stood by the police budget increase last week.

by Justin Garcia May 24, 2022May 20, 2025

Should the Times have printed shooting witnesses’ names?

by Alex Pickett August 14, 2008June 5, 2022