Ben Diamond might not have defeated Ken Welch, but …
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, as an incumbent who made history as the city’s first Black Mayor, will be hard to defeat. But it’s not impossible. A combination of unfavorable…
Map quest: Orange County Commission torn on redistricting, split on which plan to select
Orange County Commissioners are split on how to redraw district boundaries, but Mayor Jerry Demings says they are close to reaching a final decision. Voters approved a charter amendment last…
“Amateur Hour”: The Man Sending US Military Contractors to Gaza
Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In July, one week after a whistleblower accused contractors…
His Book on Charlie Kirk Was About to Come Out. Then His Subject Was Murdered.
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Senate Committee Seeks Intel on Polluters’ Efforts to Kill Critical EPA Rule
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Kelly Skidmore files bill to end state funding for anti-abortion pregnancy centers
Rep. Kelly Skidmore is again trying to rein in Florida’s taxpayer-funded anti-abortion pregnancy centers, this time by ending the program that finances them. Skidmore, a Boca Raton Democrat, filed legislation…
Duke Energy provides ‘shelter in place’ kits for seniors, pets ahead of peak hurricane season
Duke Energy, which has a Florida headquarters in St. Petersburg, has provided information and supplies for local seniors and their pets as peak hurricane season approaches in Florida. The company…
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.17.25
Good Wednesday morning. Let’s start with two quick notes: When good things happen to good people: Congrats to Albie Kaminsky, who was recently elevated to vice president of Government Affairs…
‘Next phase’ of Towson Avenue work approved, funding uncertain
Work on more than $30 million in improvements to Towson Avenue in Fort Smith is closer to reality with completion of an environmental review, according to the Arkansas Department of…
5 people detained in St. Pete Beach on ‘administrative warrants’ related to immigration status
Several individuals are facing immigration questions following a traffic stop involving the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). The car’s driver was cited Monday morning on the Pinellas Bayway on St.…