The library, renamed after former President Barack Obama in February 2021, closed the following month for long-overdue ...

Florida just made it easier for churches, synagogues and other religious organizations to build affordable housing on their ...

A new law says "Yes in God's Backyard" for affordable housing, but a St. Pete faith leader group says it shouldn't be up to ...

Latvala has long been at odds with Ray’s leadership, in particular owner Stuart Sternberg. In February Latvala said the team ...

Mayor Ken Welch says he is ready to move on if the Tampa Bay Rays back out of the stadium agreement signed last year. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has conceded that the deal he struck with the ...

A Bay News 9 morning anchor is among four new appointments to St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch’s administration. Welch restructured his staff after the resignation of deputy mayor Stephanie Owens.

Kenneth E. “Ken” Welch, 67, of Dillsboro passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side.

A survey asks voters about 'Welch piles' after last year's hurricanes, and his absence at the EOC during Hurricane Ian.

Listen: A new program may bring relief for St. Petersburg residents struggling with utility bills. The city announced 3 million dollars of federal funds to provide renters relief. St. Petersburg Mayor ...

KEN WELCH: So, we have done active outreach to make sure folks are aware of that issue. And, again, this is a matter of the storm developing so quickly.

St. Petersburg, Fla. — Voters shortened a list of five candidates on Tuesday down to two in the race for St. Pete mayor. Former Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch will square off against ...