NewsSan Pedro GazetteSeptember 14, 2026Pinellas County
St. Petersburg City Council reviews police use-of-force, votes on utility rates, and discusses Flock cameras
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St. Petersburg City Council reviewed a quarterly police use-of-force report, voted on utility rate changes, and approved a discussion regarding Flock surveillance cameras.
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Residents face potential changes to utility bills and local policing oversight.
Key Facts
- The St. Petersburg Police Department presented a quarterly use-of-force report showing an increase.
- The St. Petersburg City Council voted on utility rates.
- The city council approved discussing Flock surveillance cameras.
Who's Mentioned
PersonCopley Gerdes“District 1 Council Member who spoke on the necessity of utility rate hikes.”OrganizationFlock Safety“Provider of automated license plate reader cameras under review by the city.”OrganizationSan Pedro Gazette“Publisher of the news article.”OrganizationCALL program“Program dispatching social workers to distressed cases.”OrganizationHousing, Land Use, and Transportation Committee“Committee assigned to discuss autonomous vehicle regulation.”PersonAnthony Holloway“Chief of Police who presented the quarterly report.”OrganizationSt. Petersburg City Council“Governing body that voted on utility rates and discussed city policies.”OrganizationDeFlock St. Pete“Advocacy group opposing Flock cameras.”PersonRichie Floyd“District 8 Council Member who introduced the discussion on Flock Safety cameras.”OrganizationWater Resources Department“City department receiving a new fiber optic network lease.”PersonCarl Gunn“Local resident known for weekly protests against Flock cameras.”OrganizationSt. Petersburg Police Department“Presented a quarterly use-of-force report.”PersonGina Driscoll“District 6 Council Member who voted nay on utility rate hikes.”locationSt. Petersburg, Florida“City where the council actions took place.”OrganizationPolice Athletic League“Program engaging low-income youth over the summer.”OrganizationCFY Pinellas“Organization hosting youth sports leagues in the county.”PersonCorey Givens Jr.“District 7 Council Member who introduced discussion on autonomous vehicle regula”OrganizationPublic Services and Infrastructure Committee“Committee assigned to review Flock Safety cameras.”