56+ min ago  (272+ words) Democratic lawyer Wayne Richter had a successful opening round of fundraising in his bid to flip the Treasure Coast's House District 85 blue in November. Between when he launched his campaign in late February and March 31, Richter amassed more than $82, 000 through…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (289+ words) Renowned lawyer Eric Ludin has joined Shumaker's St. Petersburg office, where he'll serve as Of Counsel. Ludin has been in practice for more than 40 years, lending extensive experience to Shumaker's portfolio, particularly in commercial real estate. Ludin has focused his…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (903+ words) The Department of Health (DOH) notified the AIDS Healthcare Foundation that it would not renew five of its contracts to test and treat people with HIV and stop the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI). The contracts ran the…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (702+ words) Although GOP legislative leaders say that a Special Session on the state budget won't take place next week, they still intend to meet later this month for an unusual mid-decade congressional redistricting Session that Democrats say is unconstitutional and could…...

7+ hour, 21+ min ago  (358+ words) The'Tampa Bay Rays'are asking for over'$1 billion in public money to build a new ballpark in Hillsborough County. They hope to have the stadium ready for the 2029 season in downtown Tampa. The Rays released details about a memorandum of understanding…...

7+ hour, 36+ min ago  (257+ words) The St. Petersburg City Council has formally advanced a proposed $600 million General Obligation bond to its next procedural step with the city's Budget, Finance and Taxation Committee. The proposal will mainly address stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, which city officials say…...

7+ hour, 51+ min ago  (314+ words) Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia distributed more than $1. 4 million to Gulf Coast fire departments on Thursday as part of his ongoing efforts to bolster first responder care in Florida. Ingoglia designated five agencies for the grants he presented checks to…...

8+ hour, 6+ min ago  (850+ words) My apologies, but it's a light burn today. I spent all Thursday watching The Masters. And I hate golf " Lauren Book is on the move! Today's journey brings the Walk to Pasco County " starting with a morning school visit, then…...

16+ hour, 53+ min ago  (363+ words) A bill that started out to improve teacher training has grown to include proposals about private school zoning, handwriting, and charter school enrollment. It is now on Gov. Ron De Santis'desk. De Santis office said it has received SB 182. The…...

17+ hour ago  (238+ words) Republican congressional candidate'Michael Carbonara'has signed the'Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge. He joins other candidates and officials who have promised to defend parental rights in education and healthcare. The pledge aims to highlight candidates who support parents" roles in their children…...