NewsSan Pedro GazetteFebruary 9, 2026Pinellas County
St. Petersburg City Council Updates and Community Concerns
The St. Petersburg City Council has decided to create a development plan for the Historic Gas Plant District before choosing a developer for the project. Additionally, community members voiced opposition to a partnership between the St. Petersburg Police Department and federal immigration authorities, known as the 287(g) program, which allows local police to assist in enforcing federal immigration laws.
Read the full story at San Pedro GazetteWhy It Matters
These decisions impact the future of a major city redevelopment project and local policies regarding how police interact with federal immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- The City Council will finalize a development plan for the Historic Gas Plant District before selecting a developer.
- Residents are calling for the end of the 287(g) agreement between the St. Petersburg Police Department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- The city held a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate Black History Month.