1+ week, 2+ day ago  (508+ words) Mayor Ken Welch had pushed back, calling the DOGE effort "not a true audit." St. Petersburg officials are pointing to a recently completed, independent audit that counters claims from a state-backed DOGE review that alleges that the city engaged in…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (450+ words) I'm someone who believes excellence at scale is possible." A new statewide education advocacy organization is entering the conversation around public schools in Florida, aiming to push for stronger policy, increased transparency and improved student outcomes. Educating Florida's Future (EFF),…...

4+ week, 19+ hour ago  (140+ words) Answers MD has opened a St. Petersburg office on the St. Anthony's Hospital campus, expanding its Florida concierge medicine practice into Pinellas County. The membership-based primary care provider said the office will offer direct physician access, unlimited visits, preventive care…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (714+ words) Successor Moez Limayem will assume the leadership role next week. Rhea Law will step down Friday as president of the University of South Florida, one year after announcing her retirement. Her successor Moez Limayem, approved by the state Board of…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (606+ words) Construction on the 264-unit affordable and workforce housing community will begin next week. After five years of planning, local government leaders and housing partners came together to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Fairfield Avenue Apartments project Wednesday." Construction on the…...