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Democrats Gwen Myers, Aileen Rodriguez, earn landslide victories in Hillsborough County Commission primaries

Voters face a huge decision about Hillsborough County’s future this fall, and we now know the politicians that’ll be trying to get their point across. Aileen Rodriguez and incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers won their Democratic primaries on Tuesday night by…

Dave Eggers wins reelection for Pinellas County Commission

Crist beats Welch convincingly in St. Petersburg mayoral primary

Sarasota and Manatee county primary election results via WSLR News

A near-sweep for Democrats on the Sarasota School Board and the end of the Manatee County grassroots rebellion.

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch will defend his seat in November runoff against Charlie Crist

Despite being out fundraised four to one, incumbent St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is headed to a runoff against Former Florida governor Charlie Crist. The runoff happens as part of this fall’s general election, which wraps on Election Day, Nov. 3. Crist—who’s come under fire for…

Crist wins big over Welch, but the mayor’s race will go to a runoff

The battle for St. Peterburg mayor will be a runoff between incumbent Ken Welch and former governor and congressman Charlie Crist, who scored a significant victory in Tuesday’s primary. Crist claimed 35% of the vote to Welch’s 20.5% to head the nonpartisan race of six candidates.…

Despite 16 to 1 fundraising gap, Florida Rep. Angie Nixon wins US Senate primary by double digits

Angie Nixon will run against incumbent Republican Ashley Moody for the U.S. Senate, Florida Democrats decided Tuesday by double-digit margin. Nixon’s victory concluded a primary that had some wondering whether progressive Democrats’ wins around the nation would carry into…

Birren wins seat, Holcomb beats Baynham in primary for county commission

County: Affordable House Advisory Committee vacancies

Pinellas County is seeking individuals to serve three-year terms on the Pinellas County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. According to a prepared statement, the group “evaluates established County policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations and…

Treasure Island commissioners agree to form Charter Review Committee

City of Seminole declares “Sandy Holloway Day”

St. Pete could spend $6M on CALL program

St. Petersburg City Council will consider a $5.97 million, three-year contract with Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services to continue operating the CALL program, which sends non-law-enforcement responders to nonviolent, noncriminal calls and provides crisis…