WMNF loading... U.S. Rep. Castor, St. Pete Mayor Kriseman urge DeSantis to veto bill limiting local ability to fight climate change Share this: Two of the Tampa Bay area’s top political leaders are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill that would limit local government’s ability to use renewable energy in the fight against climate change. Congressmember Kathy Castor and St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman say HB919 protects the corporate interest of fossil fuel over the people of Florida. LISTEN: The passage of the bill in Florida’s House and Senate comes on the heels of new federal climate data showing the Sunshine State is getting even sunnier.