Former Governor and Congressman Charlie Crist said residents are being squeezed by rising costs as he challenges incumbent Mayor Ken Welch in the city’s nonpartisan mayoral election.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and challenger Charlie Crist face off Tuesday in a televised debate ahead of Election Day. Former Gov. Charlie Crist defeated incumbent Welch in the primary election by ...

As St. Petersburg's mayoral election approaches, incumbent Ken Welch and challenger Charlie Crist offer distinct visions for the city's leadership.

It's up to St. Pete voters to choose who will be serving as mayor next in the November elections. The choice will be between two experienced public servants. Following the 2026 Florida Primary ...

Good morning and welcome to Thursday. CHARLIE CRIST has been a U.S. House member, governor, state attorney general, education commissioner and state senator. He has also lost some pretty big races in ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida governor and U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is seeking yet another office, this time running for mayor of his hometown of St. Petersburg. Crist, 69, has been a ...