St. Petersburg.
city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Palestine participated in a forum in St. Petersburg, which was opened by Vladimir Putin.Some support1 report
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A vague event involving Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, and Honeywell was reported on June 10th.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Northeast Underwriters is based in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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Ken Welch serves as Mayor of St. Petersburg and received a scholarship from local service.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Raymond James, based in St. Petersburg, has welcomed Michelle Lynch into a senior role, with Patrick O'Connor appointed as the chief operating officer.Some support1 report
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Nikita Johnson, associated with St. Petersburg, represents the city through racing success and compares local circuits to iconic venues.Some support1 report
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The mural of Cecilia Lueza, located in St. Petersburg, is tied to state funding controlled by the Florida Department of Transportation.Some support1 report
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Montell Jordan is scheduled for a tour performance in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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Detention occurred in St. Petersburg on September 1, 2026, while Markwayne Mullin served as DHS Secretary.Some support1 report
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A proposal mandates extensive government surveillance in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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Strikes on St. Petersburg and Kyiv, coupled with the NATO summit in Ankara, saw Trump offer to help Putin end the war.Well supported19 reports3 developments inside
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Kevin Sabet, CEO of SAM, opposes regulations, while Michael Smith owns a retail store in St. Petersburg, and Caroline married Susie Wiles' daughter.Some support3 reports
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Russia rebuffs El Al's attempt to establish a new flight route into St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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St. Petersburg city council approved over $5 million for a venue redesign project.Some support1 report
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Ventprom, a company supplying ventilation systems, is involved in various major infrastructure projects across Russia and abroad, including projects in St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Minsk.Some support1 report
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Duke Energy's franchise agreement is expiring in St. Petersburg.Some support2 reports
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The political actions of the Governor are affecting local funding in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A state mandate has been issued that is pressuring technology use within the city of St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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A study was conducted regarding the potential costs associated with an electric grid takeover in St. Petersburg involving Duke Energy.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Fire Point missiles are reportedly avoiding heavily protected targets like Moscow and are not being used against St. Petersburg.Some support2 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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A festival was held in Vinoy Park and Albert Whitted Park, while Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital operates in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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Climate First Bank operates in a region within St. Petersburg facing significant water shortages.Some support1 report
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Flock Safety and Rekor Systems are involved in surveillance technology, with Flock cameras being installed throughout St. Petersburg.Well supported4 reports
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Markus Gottschlich moves from St. Petersburg to take on a new CEO role in New Hampshire.Some support1 report
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Webull and Robinhood are linked to St. Petersburg, where company headquarters are based and market trends reflect on the retail finance sector.Some support1 report
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Local politicians and advocates proposed new measures to support artists amid rising commercial rents in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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Helen French, executive director of St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, is luring creative workers seeking affordable studio space in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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A digital manufacturing company has been identified as being based in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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Residents compare safety profiles of St. Petersburg and Tampa.Some support7 reports
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A bank operating in St. Petersburg is dealing with issues related to the Small Business Administration.Some support1 report
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IndyCar is scheduled to hold races in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is facing venue issues as festival organizers discuss the problems with publication.Some support2 reports
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St. Petersburg is facing rising operational costs due to inflation.Some support2 reports
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A business owner in St. Petersburg is commissioned to build a table for a fire station in Pinellas Park.Some support1 report
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State tax reform is threatening the revenue base of St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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Political activity in St. Petersburg heats up as United Russia gains a majority in the city assembly, while Yabloko uses Fontanka to report issues and nominate candidates.Some support2 reports
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Mayor responded to rumors about Representative Crist.Some support1 report
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Kathy Castor secured federal grant funds for city projects, and Ken Welch announced federal funding for infrastructure in St. Petersburg.Some support2 reports
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Ukrainian drones and long-range strikes target Russian military and economic infrastructure across Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Siberia.Some support2 reports
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A warehouse fire occurred near St. Petersburg, and Rajnath Singh criticized Pakistan over a recent misadventure.Well supported3 reports
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Gunn spotted cameras in his neighborhood in St. Petersburg.Some support1 report
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Blue Urban Project aims to make the Tampa Bay area more resilient through environmental work, involving local leaders and USF.Some support1 report
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A city plans $100M worth of upgrades to its pump station and water reclamation facilities to protect against severe weather threats.Some support1 report
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Brett Leatherman refers to Media Land's criminal activity, which includes targeting US hospitals and banks via cybercrime.Some support1 report
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Ukraine conducts drone strikes against Russian targets, including a major oil terminal in St. Petersburg, while Belgorod experiences a missile strike.Well supported7 reports
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A joint venture secured construction financing for a residential development in St. Petersburg, noting its fast-growing urban core and proximity to Tampa Bay.Some support2 reports
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Collection of medical supplies in St. Petersburg for earthquake recovery in Venezuela.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Ukraine's military successes and drone strikes strain Russian resources, leading the Kremlin to abandon fiscal discipline.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Shared regional food market draws patronage between St. Petersburg and Tampa.Some support1 report
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The city council of St. Petersburg governs parking policy, impacting local businesses and residents.Some support1 report
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Voters chose City Council members in St. Petersburg on June 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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FSB investigates the 2020 murder of Alexander Petrov, with operations underway in St. Petersburg and the Primorsk cargo hub.Some support1 report
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Ukrainian drone strikes are expanding into Russia, targeting St. Petersburg, while the Kremlin scales down its Red Square parade.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Gabby Giffords attended an Angels event in St. Petersburg on June 12th, as both cities commemorated the Pulse nightclub shooting.Some support1 report
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A governor reported a drone attack on the city of St. Petersburg on June 6th.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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The firm started as a small office in St. Petersburg in 2025, featuring a thriving Asset Management division, and was founded by Tom James' father, with Paul Reilly serving as CEO.Some support2 reports
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Raymond James is based in St. Petersburg, Fla. Ryan Mann's firm broke away from Raymond James, and Keating added Charles Schwab as an advisor option.Some support1 report
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Jabil, an electronics manufacturer, is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida.Some support8 reports
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CW's Gin Joint, run by Carolyn Wilson, established its business in St. Petersburg, Florida, within the larger Tampa Bay area, sourcing Iberian wines.Some support1 report
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St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is competing for visibility during Pride celebrations.Some support1 report
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Around St. Petersburg this week
News at the entities that move St. Petersburg most-
Pinellas County StructuralPalm Harbor is identified as an unincorporated community within Pinellas County.Moves St. Petersburg
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Flock Safety StructuralCounty leaders in Fairfax County are reviewing a potential partnership with the surveillance technology company Flock Safety.Moves St. Petersburg
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Crimea OperationalDenys was kidnapped and taken to a camp in Russian-occupied Crimea. His case is now being investigated by the FSB in Moscow.Moves St. Petersburg
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Florida Department of Transportation StructuralNegotiations are underway regarding the relocation of a monument to allow for city use in Crystal River.Moves St. Petersburg
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United Russia StructuralFollowing the successful election, the State Duma has seen new leadership appointments, including Volodin's nomination, alongside the creation of specialized oversight committees.Moves St. Petersburg
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Kathy Castor TransactionalKathy Castor is facing a challenge from Mike Beltran in the 14th district.Moves St. Petersburg
Connections
The 40 strongest of 193, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Pinellas County Structural
St. Petersburg is an administrative entity located within Pinellas County.
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Ken Welch Structural
Ken Welch holds the formal office of Mayor within the city of St. Petersburg.
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Flock Safety Structural
Flock Safety's surveillance cameras are installed in St. Petersburg and are utilized by the city's police department under municipal contract review.
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city council Shared context
The City Council operates as the governing body defining and implementing local policies within the jurisdiction of St. Petersburg.
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Tatyana Kim Operational
Tatyana Kim confirmed strikes targeting a logistics center located in St. Petersburg.
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Crimea Operational
Military actions originating from the context of Ukraine/Crimea have been reported to include targets in St. Petersburg.
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Christopher Monroe Structural
Christopher Monroe owns a bar located in St. Petersburg.
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Yabloko Operational
Yabloko actively projects its influence into St. Petersburg's political structure by nominating candidates for local elections.
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Kirishi Structural
A refinery failure in Kirishi caused a fuel crisis in St. Petersburg, indicating a supply dependency.
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Kathy Castor Transactional
Kathy Castor secured federal grant funds for city projects and docks in St. Petersburg.
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Kyiv Operational
Kyiv has been repeatedly targeting St. Petersburg's defenses as part of the ongoing conflict.
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Charlie Crist Shared context
Charlie Crist is actively running for and engaging in political office within the governmental context of St. Petersburg.
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FSB Operational
FSB conducts investigations and operates within the legal and physical context of St. Petersburg.
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Ron DeSantis Structural
Ron DeSantis's political actions as Governor affect local funding and mandates within St. Petersburg.
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United Russia Structural
United Russia holds a majority in the St. Petersburg assembly, indicating political control over the city's governance.
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Congress Transactional
Congress's legislative actions were successful in enabling the provision of federal funding relevant to St. Petersburg.
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Florida Department of Transportation Structural
The Florida Department of Transportation controls state funding tied to infrastructure requests made by St. Petersburg.
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Federal Transit Administration Transactional
The relationship involves the FTA providing federal funding for a permanent dock project in St. Petersburg.
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Helen French Structural
Helen French serves as the executive director of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.
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Ericsson Transactional
Ericsson achieved a successful business outcome (a 'win') while operating in St. Petersburg in 2023.
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Michael Smith Structural
Michael Smith owns a retail establishment operating within the city of St. Petersburg.
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Tampa Operational
The two cities actively compete for regional visibility and share patronage within a regional food market.
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Floyd Operational
Floyd is actively questioning the city of St. Petersburg regarding its past investment decisions.
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Tampa Bay Rays Operational
The entities compete regarding infrastructure and location viability, specifically concerning past unsuccessful stadium development plans.
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Hubbard Operational
The entities are discussed as potential partners for a planned ferry service operation.
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Climate First Bank Shared context
The company operates in a region facing water shortages, a characteristic shared with the context of St. Petersburg.
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West Shared context
A company operates within the geographical and infrastructural context of St. Petersburg.
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Nikita Johnson Shared context
Nikita Johnson is associated with St. Petersburg as a representative through racing success.
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Duke Energy Shared context
Duke Energy operates within the regulatory and geographic context of St. Petersburg, specifically concerning electric grid takeover costs and franchise agreement status.
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Xi Jinping Shared context
Xi Jinping's activities, such as forums and book launches, are observed taking place in St. Petersburg.
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Poynter Institute Shared context
The Poynter Institute operates from the city of St. Petersburg.
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Tim Anderson Operational
Tim Anderson is involved in residential development activities within St. Petersburg.
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Vinoy Park Shared context
A venue located in the city of St. Petersburg.
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Clearwater Mentioned together
The cities are thematically grouped in an article discussing the exploration of alternative power solutions.
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Minneapolis Operational
Both cities compete by attracting creative workers who seek affordable studio space.
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Alexander Drozdenko Shared context
A is an official operating within the geographical and political context of St. Petersburg.
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Raymond James Financial Shared context
Raymond James Financial is headquartered and operates within St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Steve McGarry Shared context
Steve McGarry owns a business located in St. Petersburg.
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Vladimir Putin Shared context
Vladimir Putin is observed operating and residing within St. Petersburg.
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Christiane Shared context
Christiane's business is established and operates within the context of St. Petersburg, Florida.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
15 events- Palestine participated in a forum in St. Petersburg, which was opened by Vladimir Putin.
- Northeast Underwriters is based in St. Petersburg.
- Raymond James, based in St. Petersburg, has welcomed Michelle Lynch into a senior role, with Patrick O'Connor appointed as the chief operating officer.
- Nikita Johnson, associated with St. Petersburg, represents the city through racing success and compares local circuits to iconic venues.
- The mural of Cecilia Lueza, located in St. Petersburg, is tied to state funding controlled by the Florida Department of Transportation.
- Montell Jordan is scheduled for a tour performance in St. Petersburg.
- Detention occurred in St. Petersburg on September 1, 2026, while Markwayne Mullin served as DHS Secretary.
- A proposal mandates extensive government surveillance in St. Petersburg.
- Kevin Sabet, CEO of SAM, opposes regulations, while Michael Smith owns a retail store in St. Petersburg, and Caroline married Susie Wiles' daughter.
- Russia rebuffs El Al's attempt to establish a new flight route into St. Petersburg.
- St. Petersburg city council approved over $5 million for a venue redesign project.
- Ventprom, a company supplying ventilation systems, is involved in various major infrastructure projects across Russia and abroad, including projects in St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Minsk.
- Duke Energy's franchise agreement is expiring in St. Petersburg.
- A state mandate has been issued that is pressuring technology use within the city of St. Petersburg.
- A study was conducted regarding the potential costs associated with an electric grid takeover in St. Petersburg involving Duke Energy.
August 2026
13 events- A festival was held in Vinoy Park and Albert Whitted Park, while Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital operates in St. Petersburg.
- Climate First Bank operates in a region within St. Petersburg facing significant water shortages.
- Markus Gottschlich moves from St. Petersburg to take on a new CEO role in New Hampshire.
- Webull and Robinhood are linked to St. Petersburg, where company headquarters are based and market trends reflect on the retail finance sector.
- Local politicians and advocates proposed new measures to support artists amid rising commercial rents in St. Petersburg.
- Helen French, executive director of St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, is luring creative workers seeking affordable studio space in St. Petersburg.
- A digital manufacturing company has been identified as being based in St. Petersburg.
- A bank operating in St. Petersburg is dealing with issues related to the Small Business Administration.
- IndyCar is scheduled to hold races in St. Petersburg.
- Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is facing venue issues as festival organizers discuss the problems with publication.
- St. Petersburg is facing rising operational costs due to inflation.
- A business owner in St. Petersburg is commissioned to build a table for a fire station in Pinellas Park.
- State tax reform is threatening the revenue base of St. Petersburg.
July 2026
14 events- Strikes on St. Petersburg and Kyiv, coupled with the NATO summit in Ankara, saw Trump offer to help Putin end the war.
- Flock Safety and Rekor Systems are involved in surveillance technology, with Flock cameras being installed throughout St. Petersburg.
- Residents compare safety profiles of St. Petersburg and Tampa.
- Political activity in St. Petersburg heats up as United Russia gains a majority in the city assembly, while Yabloko uses Fontanka to report issues and nominate candidates.
- Mayor responded to rumors about Representative Crist.
- Kathy Castor secured federal grant funds for city projects, and Ken Welch announced federal funding for infrastructure in St. Petersburg.
- Ukrainian drones and long-range strikes target Russian military and economic infrastructure across Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Siberia.
- A warehouse fire occurred near St. Petersburg, and Rajnath Singh criticized Pakistan over a recent misadventure.
- Gunn spotted cameras in his neighborhood in St. Petersburg.
- Blue Urban Project aims to make the Tampa Bay area more resilient through environmental work, involving local leaders and USF.
- A city plans $100M worth of upgrades to its pump station and water reclamation facilities to protect against severe weather threats.
- Brett Leatherman refers to Media Land's criminal activity, which includes targeting US hospitals and banks via cybercrime.
- Ukraine conducts drone strikes against Russian targets, including a major oil terminal in St. Petersburg, while Belgorod experiences a missile strike.
- Collection of medical supplies in St. Petersburg for earthquake recovery in Venezuela.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
18 events- A vague event involving Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, and Honeywell was reported on June 10th.
- Ken Welch serves as Mayor of St. Petersburg and received a scholarship from local service.
- The political actions of the Governor are affecting local funding in St. Petersburg.
- Fire Point missiles are reportedly avoiding heavily protected targets like Moscow and are not being used against St. Petersburg.
- A joint venture secured construction financing for a residential development in St. Petersburg, noting its fast-growing urban core and proximity to Tampa Bay.
- Ukraine's military successes and drone strikes strain Russian resources, leading the Kremlin to abandon fiscal discipline.
- Shared regional food market draws patronage between St. Petersburg and Tampa.
- The city council of St. Petersburg governs parking policy, impacting local businesses and residents.
- Voters chose City Council members in St. Petersburg on June 17, 2026.
- FSB investigates the 2020 murder of Alexander Petrov, with operations underway in St. Petersburg and the Primorsk cargo hub.
- Ukrainian drone strikes are expanding into Russia, targeting St. Petersburg, while the Kremlin scales down its Red Square parade.
- Gabby Giffords attended an Angels event in St. Petersburg on June 12th, as both cities commemorated the Pulse nightclub shooting.
- A governor reported a drone attack on the city of St. Petersburg on June 6th.
- The firm started as a small office in St. Petersburg in 2025, featuring a thriving Asset Management division, and was founded by Tom James' father, with Paul Reilly serving as CEO.
- Raymond James is based in St. Petersburg, Fla. Ryan Mann's firm broke away from Raymond James, and Keating added Charles Schwab as an advisor option.
- Jabil, an electronics manufacturer, is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- CW's Gin Joint, run by Carolyn Wilson, established its business in St. Petersburg, Florida, within the larger Tampa Bay area, sourcing Iberian wines.
- St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is competing for visibility during Pride celebrations.