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St. Petersburg mayoral election will go to runoff in November

St. Petersburg mayoral election will go to runoff in November
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FLORIDA — The St. Petersburg mayoral election will head to a runoff on Nov. 3 because neither incumbent Ken Welch nor former Florida Governor Charlie Crist reached 50% of the vote.

Crist received 35% while Welch earned 21%.

St. Petersburg is set to continue plans for the historic gas plant district, addressing future flooding concerns, and negotiate a new contract with Duke Energy.

Pasco County mom of 5 takes in 3 children left without food or power whose mother faces neglect charges

Jasmine Young, a mother of 5, opened her home to three neglected girls as their mother faces child neglect charges for leaving them without food, power or water.

Pasco County mom of 5 takes in 3 children whose mother faces neglect charges