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Oct 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM ET
St. Petersburg raises parking fines
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St. Petersburg City Council voted to raise the fine for overstaying paid parking from $17.50 to $32.50. Penalties for parking near fire hydrants and in no-parking zones also increased by $15, and officials updated residential parking permits. Council member Richie Floyd said some drivers chose fines over paying for longer parking periods.
WHO: St. Petersburg City Council
WHAT: The council approved higher parking penalties and updated residential parking permits.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 10:49 PM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: Council members said some drivers deliberately accepted fines rather than pay standard rates for longer parking periods.
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