Mayor Ken Welch realizes it will take much more than reconnecting roads to mitigate the decades-old, systemic disenfranchisement of Black families and businesses in St. Petersburg....
While 13% of the U.S. population is African American, the demographic comprises just 2% of all business owners. Pervasive entrepreneurial disparities among minorities and women extend...
A groundbreaking new study led by a University of South Florida St. Petersburg researcher will track youth through 2050 to discern the long-term impacts of digital...
A St. Petersburg-based think tank has outlined how Florida’s archaic traffic signals lead to pedestrian-involved crashes, longer commutes and increased greenhouse gas emissions. The report, “Best...
A heavily traveled section of downtown St. Petersburg sidewalk and seawall nearly sank into the bay during Hurricane Milton. The area has remained a public safety...
A recently released report found that at least 2,110 people experienced homelessness in Pinellas County on a single night in January. However, the study, annually conducted...
A recent appraisal found that St. Petersburg’s Municipal Services Center is worth $19 million; officials must spend over $13 million on immediate repairs. In addition, selling...
Clearwater officials recently allocated $500,000 to weigh the pros and cons of replacing Duke Energy with a municipal utility. At least one St. Petersburg City Council...
A massive untreated wastewater spill during Hurricane Debby was not the only alarming news announced this week concerning area estuaries. While sea surface temperatures continue rising...
St. Petersburg developers will likely see their sewer capacity fees soar by 52.38% in the upcoming fiscal year as the city continues experiencing exponential growth. Administrators...
