Has Duke ‘sold a lie’ to St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg’s clean energy goals face gale-force headwinds, primarily due to its reliance on a publicly traded utility conglomerate.

Pinellas County terminated an agreement with Duke Energy in April amid increasing criticism over soaring electricity costs. At least one city council member wants to follow suit and pull the plug on the company’s Clean Energy Connection (CEC) Program.

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Lawmakers applaud St. Pete’s emergency preparation efforts

Sweeping new legislation dictates how local governments must prepare for and respond to natural disasters. St. Petersburg already has most of its mandates in place.

Local Sen. Nick DiCeglie used lessons learned from a devastating 2024 hurricane season to create Senate Bill 180. The legislation became law July 1 and encompasses permitting procedures, debris collection, repair guidelines, resource coordination and construction crane safety.

Arts Alive! podcast: Taking ‘Puffs’ with Jobsite Theater

On this episode of Arts Alive! we welcome Jobsite Theater’s artistic director David M. Jenkins, along with actress Katherine Yacko.

	City upgrades drainage at flood-prone intersection
	Rays’ pre-game activities to feature ‘Love on the Spectrum’ stars
	St. Pete firms secures $265 million
	St. Petersburg waives millions in permitting fees