CFO: Florida DOGE is ‘not going away’

St. Petersburg will undergo an on-site review by state-appointed auditors Wednesday and Thursday. It may not be their last visit.

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, who oversees the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), said he had a “chilling message” Monday for local governments: “Cities and counties should not make the mistake to think this is a short-term thing.”

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City council hopes to minimize stormwater rate increase

St. Petersburg’s leadership continues searching for ways to fund much-needed stormwater projects without overburdening residents who already struggle to keep pace with soaring living costs.

Administrators presented the latest utility rate scenarios to city council members at their Aug. 7 meeting. They will hold a public hearing on the proposed changes, which include increasing stormwater rates by 17.5%, Thursday afternoon.

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