Ken Welch

St. Petersburg and Tampa are preparing for what could be their first direct hit by a major hurricane in over a century. Officials there are urging people to comply with evacuation orders immediately.

Communications director Janelle Irwin Taylor quit after accusing Deputy Mayor Stephanie Owens of fostering a culture of bullying and a hostile work environment. Welch defended Owens.

Stephanie Owens' resignation will take effect Sept. 9, according to a statement from the city.

The city is asking developers to include accommodations for affordable housing and a new baseball stadium, and would like them to find ways to honor the history and legacy of the African-American Gas Plant community.

Mayor Ken Welch will hold a series of "Community Conversations" ahead of establishing a new "request for proposal" in August.

After St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch's announcement to scrap plans to redevelop Tropicana Field and start over, here's a look at how we got here over the last two years.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced he will launch a new "request for proposal" process, citing the growing need for affordable housing and other factors.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch says that while he wants the Rays to be part of the new development, he's more focused on the need for affordable housing and the surrounding community.

Florida Matters met with the mayor in his St. Pete City Hall office, where he discussed topics including the Rays and Tropicana Field redevelopment.

Speaking after an owners' meeting, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said there needs to be a resolution "right now" to stadium situations involving the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics.

The pastors in St. Petersburg are backing the JMA Ventures plan, saying it will produce more jobs, and affordable and workforce housing that will benefit the Black community.

After missing out for two years, Rays fans finally got to gather for their team’s regular season opener at Tropicana Field.