“If the police department doesn’t have a mayor like Ken Welch, it can’t recruit and maintain that level of professionalism."
"You can’t let that deter you from doing the job.”
One of the nonprofit's refrigerated trucks lacks air conditioning, and another will not shift into gear.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has long considered former state Rep. Ben Diamond a friend. A recent survey has, at best, strained their relationship. Diamond’s voter...
Ken Welch pledged to promote inclusive progress when running for mayor. Fulfilling long-deferred promises in the former Gas Plant neighborhood – now home to Tropicana Field...
While St. Petersburg’s Mayor Ken Welch will not officially launch his reelection campaign for another year, fundraising season is now in full swing. Donations to his...
Recently reelected Representative Michele Rayner is already preparing for a move from the Florida House to the Senate. Rayner announced the launch of her campaign Monday...
For the first time in nearly nine years, the St. Petersburg City Council dais lacks a placard bearing Ed Montanari’s name. The longtime public servant, known...
A campaign announcing the Tampa Bay Rays are “Here to Stay” reached millions of people, and St. Petersburg administrators believe ongoing media coverage will continue garnering...
We’re asking thought leaders, business people and creatives to talk about the new year and give us catalyzing ideas for making St. Pete a better place...
