Child Sought in Possible Rabies Case

Health officials raise concerns about a young child clawed by a raccoon at Sawgrass Lake Park.

Gulfport Firefighters 'Fight' for Breast Cancer Awareness

Gulfport Firefighters are not only raising trying to increase awareness by "thinking pink," they're also sharing how breast cancer has affected the women in their lives.

Gulfport Police Collect 50 Pounds of Medications

Gulfport Police helped collect unused medications during the 8th Operation Medicine Cabinet in Pinellas County.

Jail Bookings Report: Sept. 12 - 19

The following people were arrested in Gulfport between September 12 - 19. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Gulfport Police to Collect Unused Medications

Drop off unused and unwanted medications safely and with no questions asked on Saturday, Sept. 29 in Gulfport.

Underage Sex Sting Nets 43 in the Tampa Bay Area

Detectives posed online as children and as parents selling sexual encounters with their children. A half-dozen suspects are from Pinellas County.

Jail Bookings Report: Sept. 5 - 11

The following people were arrested in Gulfport between September 5 - 11. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Jail Bookings Report: Aug. 28 - Sept. 4

The following people were arrested in Gulfport between August 28 and September 4. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Video: Check N Go Robbed at Gunpoint

During the robbery, police said, the suspect made repeated threats to shoot the clerk if he did not comply with his demands.

Body Found Floating at Marina

A 69-year-old woman was found floating in between two boats at a South Pasadena Marina.

Jail Bookings Report: August 22 - 27

The following people were arrested in Gulfport between August 22 and August 27. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Jail Bookings Report: August 15 - 21

The following people were arrested in Gulfport between August 15 and August 21.

Slow Down, School is Back in Session

Gulfport Firefighters are reminding drivers to share the road with school buses and slow down in school zones. In fact, the largest fine a driver can get for speeding is through a school zone.

Child Molestation Charges Filed Against Gulfport Man

A Gulfport man is in Pinellas County jail, accused of sexual battery involving two children under the age of 12.

Jail Bookings Report: August 7 - 14

The following people were arrested in Gulfport between August 7 and August 14. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Fight Over Capt. Jay's Dog

Concerned citizens are donating money for medical care and offering to buy Dreamer. Capt. Jay says Dreamer is part of his family and he shouldn't be forced to give him up.

Jail Bookings Report: July 31 - August 6

The following people were arrested in Gulfport between July 31 and August 6. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Man Punched 'Captain Jay,' Witnesses Say

An intoxicated man bragging that he was a boxer punched a 66-year-old Gulfport resident affectionately known as Captain Jay.

Bike Thefts Spike This Summer

Philip Penrose had his Trek bike stolen from a carport in Town Shores. A spike in bike thefts is expected during the summer months, according to police, but there are ways to keep your bike secure.

Jail Bookings Report: July 24 - July 30

The following people were arrested in Gulfport between July 24 and July 30. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Gulfport Crime Map, July 2012

Here is information on crime reports through July 25, filed by Gulfport Police to Pinellas County.

Jail Bookings Report: July 16 - 23

The following people were arrested in Gulfport between July 16 and July 23. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

National Night Out to Promote Crime Awareness

The Gulfport Police will be participating in the 29th Annual National Night Out on August 7th. You're all invited to the event!

Police Pursuit Review and Report Provided by Chief

Gulfport Police Chief Robert Vincent has allowed Gulfport Patch to post his pursuit review and report in it's entirety from his blog.

High-Speed Chase 'Appropriate,' Chief Says

Gulfport Police Chief Robert Vincent releases a detailed review of a police chase of a stolen car with a toddler inside.

New Engine is Cost Effective and More Efficient

The Gulfport Fire Department's shiny new apparatus is more than a showstopper, it's a made-to-order Advanced Life Support Vehicle that came in more than $200,000 less than comparable cities.

Rays Announcer, Bubba the Love Sponge Donate to Gualtieri Campaign

With the Republican Primary just three weeks away, Pinellas County Sheriff candidates Bob Gualtieri and Everett Rice raised more than $463,000 combined.

GOP Sheriff Candidate Rice Limits Appearances Before Primary

With the Republican primary drawing near, one candidate for Pinellas County Sheriff seems to be shying from the spotlight, according to candidate forum organizers.

Police Chase Hits 90 Mph With Toddler In Stolen Car

Police say that Derrick Mims was driving in a stolen vehicle as he tried to elude police in a high-speed chase. His 2-year-old was in the car.

Child Discovered in Stolen Car That Crashes in Police Chase

The 2-year-old and the driver were rushed to area hospitals as 'trauma alerts.'

Gulfport Crime Map, June 2012

Here are Gulfport crimes mapped for June 2012. The information is from the Pinellas County Crime Viewer. The crimes were reported to the county by Gulfport Police.

11 Victims, 2 Dead in Alleged Crime Spree

A former school principal from St. Petersburg is being questioned tonight in connection to a stabbing at a group home and a hit-and-run in Lealman, where the driver plowed into a porch.

Video: Drugs, Investigations, Police Explorers

We received a teach about the Gulfport Police Department's Criminal Investigations Section as well as information about the School Resource Program at Boca Ciega High School and the Police Explorers Program.

Heroic Men Honored for Car, Plane Crash Rescues

"I did the same thing anyone else would do," 37-year-old Gus Hertz said after rescuing three people in two days. Hertz saw a car veer into Boca Ciega Bay and watched a plane crash into the water near the Skyway Bridge just 24 hours apart.

74-Year-Old Pilot Recalls Plane Crash

"It just hit so hard, it hit, turned and went over," 74-year-old Rodney Tyoe said after his ultralight plane crashed in the water near the Skyway Bridge one week ago.

Jail Bookings Report: June 11 - 17

The following people were arrested in Gulfport between June 11 and June 17. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Police Blotter Feb. 7 - Feb. 13

The following people were arrested between Feb. 7- Feb. 13. The information is provided by the Gulfport Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The Police Blotter also includes the Gulfport Police Department's call log.

First Responder: Firefighter EMT Brian Campbell

Firefighter and EMT Brian Campbell has been with the Gulfport Fire Department since 1996.

Crime in Gulfport Down 25% in 2010

2010 was a year of changes for the Gulfport Police Department. A new Chief, Facebook page and initiatives to improve public safety. The Annual Report shows positive results.

From Explorer Post #995 to the Department of Homeland Security

Nearly 10 years ago Seth Thayres joined the Gulfport Police Department Explorers program. Now, he’s saying goodbye to the Gulfport family after receiving a position with the Department of Homeland Security.