Property tax increase could fund St. Pete stormwater upgrades

St. Petersburg’s mayoral administration accelerated $614 million in stormwater improvement projects in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane season without a clear plan to pay for the projects.

Utility revenues only cover typical operations, and many residents already struggle to afford recent rate hikes. Some officials believe a new property tax could help solve a complex conundrum.

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Demolition to start on the old Howard Frankland Bridge

The Howard Frankland Bridge, which connects St. Petersburg to Tampa, has long been a fixture over Tampa Bay. Its very first span ceased operations Wednesday and will be demolished.

The bridge opened in January 1960 and was the vision of businessman Howard Frankland, who served on the Florida State Road Board (now known as the Florida Department of Transportation, or FDOT).

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