Federal funding freezes cloud St. Pete’s future

An ongoing legal battle surrounding the presidential pause and review of federal funding could not have come at a worse time for the City of St. Petersburg.

Officials await about $200 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and another $160 million in hurricane recovery funding for residents. Exasperated city council members discussed their concerns with lobbyists during a Feb. 20 legislative committee meeting.

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Storms can’t stop St. Pete CommUNITY Festival

One of St. Petersburg's most prominent community activists used his local connections to create an expansive festival that promotes togetherness. Hurricanes Helene and Milton had other plans.

Helene delayed the event, initially scheduled for Sept. 28, 2024. Milton followed less than two weeks later, and organizer Aron Bryce postponed the free festival indefinitely.

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