
Charlie Crist beats Ken Welch to become St. Pete's next mayor, and voters OK $600 million for flood and sewer fixes
Former Gov. Charlie Crist won St. Petersburg's mayor's race with 62% of the vote, ousting one-term Mayor Ken Welch. Voters also approved a $600 million bond for drainage, sewer and water upgrades. Here's what Crist promised, what happens to the Trop site and when he takes over.