St. Petersburg leaders are scrambling for answers after neighbors around Jordan Park reported a spike in violence that has rattled the community. The sense of urgency ramped up after a shooting last Sunday and a series of resident complaints that have left people on edge. Police say they have already boosted patrols while city officials and community partners sort through a mix of short-term fixes and longer-term prevention efforts.
Council Presses For Faster Action
During a recent city council meeting, Councilwoman Deborah Figgs-Sanders pushed staff to accelerate the city’s response to the reported rise in violence, according to WTSP. She told colleagues that the recent shootings had brought the issue “close to home” for residents who now feel…..