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🌱 Patch AM: What did Gulfport Police handle in your neighborhood last week?

Coming up on the Gulfport Patch calendar: HAUNTIZAAR Halloween Arts Bazaar

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Good morning to you Gulfport! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Gulfport Police handle in your neighborhood last week?
  • How will the new marina slips change Gulfport's waterfront this year?

Also on today's calendar: HAUNTIZAAR Halloween Arts Bazaar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Delightful with some sun, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eye on Gulfport: September 17-23 Gulfport Police Weekly Activity Report (thegabber.com) — Gulfport residents can see how local police spent the week of Sept. 17-23, including six arrests, multiple domestic and disturbance calls, and several theft and mental health-related responses. The report highlights specific incidents, marine patrol activity, and how officers handled disputes, while reminding readers where to find full call logs and storm information relevant to Gulfport.
   

• Gulfport gets permit to rebuild South Basin marina slips (baynews9.com) — Gulfport can finally start rebuilding the 56 damaged South Basin marina slips after securing a long-awaited federal permit, restoring a key source of city revenue and boater access. Funded by insurance and FEMA, the $1.5 million project aims to finish within 180 days, while work also continues on the Gulfport Casino and new wet docks opening around Oct. 1.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Treasure Island

  • After 59 years, Ripley's Believe It Or Not! museum to close in Fisherman's Wharf (kcra.com)
  • Two Altercations, Suspected DUI Reported in Recent State Police Investigations (gantnews.com)

St. Petersburg

  • Mayor Kriseman, Police, Lawmakers Endorse Trevor Mallory for City Council (stpetecatalyst.com)
  • St. Petersburg coalition launches ballot push for public utility (prismreports.org)

Bradenton

  • Manatee County Elections 2026 Guide: Candidates, How To Vote (patch.com)

Ok Gulfport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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