Crist Campaign Video Edited After School Board Policy Concerns
Charlie Crist, a mayoral candidate, posted a video on Facebook featuring his visit to St. Petersburg High School, his alma mater. The video, which included footage of a football coach sharing a story and campaign-related graphics, was later edited and…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 31, 2026 —
A campaign video featuring mayoral candidate Charlie Crist at his alma mater, St. Petersburg High School, was edited and re-uploaded after the Pinellas County School Board raised concerns regarding school policies.
The initial video, posted on Facebook, included footage of a high school football coach recounting a story and also incorporated campaign-related graphics. Following a request from the Pinellas County School Board, the video was modified to remove the campaign logo.
Crist confirmed that the edits were made in response to the school board’s policies, which prohibit the use of school property for political promotion. The candidate stated that the alterations were implemented at the board’s request.
The exact nature of the campaign graphics or the specific content shared by the football coach was not detailed. The timeline for when the initial video was posted and when the edits were made was also not provided.
The Pinellas County School Board’s stance on political activity on school grounds is intended to maintain a non-partisan environment within educational institutions. This incident highlights the intersection of political campaigns and public school property, and the adherence to established district policies.
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