World Series bet: Mayors put local pride and charity on line

St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson issued a charitable World Series wager Friday to support local non-profit groups.World Series Mayoral WagerIf the Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series, Welch pledged to ride a Harley motorcycle through St. Petersburg and Tampa while wearing a Brewers jersey.If the Tampa Bay Rays win, Johnson promised to wear a Rays jersey along the Riverwalk in downtown Milwaukee while lighting up downtown in Rays colors.Officials have not yet confirmed the exact timeline or date for when the losing mayor will fulfill the jersey and landmark tour commitments after the series ends.St. Petersburg Food BankSt. Petersburg is encouraging residents to support the St. Pete Free Clinic, which operates one of the largest food banks in Pinellas County.Residents can make monetary or in-kind donations to SPFC, with physical donations accepted at designated drop boxes inside 25 city facilities.Click here to learn more and make a donation.