Week in Review: Federal Aid For Debbie Victims, Gov. Rick Scott Wants to Block ObamaCare and Fireworks

Gulfport Patch takes a look back at last week's top stories:

Gulfport residents who suffered damage from the wrath of Tropical Storm Debby can now seek help through federal and state relief funds.

According to the City Manager's first draft of the FY2013 budget, there will be no need to dip into the reserves as long as several city fees are increased. The proposal affects special events, GEMS, Rec Center programs, special pick up and more.

 Florida Gov. Rick Scott said despite the Supreme Court's ruling, Florida would not comply with President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.

 Deputies hit the streets, from Palm Harbor to St. Petersburg, to educate and enforce a new state law banning the chemicals found in synthetic marijuana.

The company recently announced that it has completed key initiatives in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performThe latest network enhancements involved adding new layers of frequency, also known as “carriers,” to more than 110 cell sites in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile Internet capacity. ance of its mobile Internet network throughout the Tampa Bay area. 

 Gulfport celebrated the Fourth of July with a community parade. Patch had this covered extensively with nearly 50 photos.

 Publix will roll out electronic in-store ordering at several Tampa Bay area stores later this year, including stores locally. It is unclear if the South Pasadena Publix will be one of these stores.

The Republican congressman from Pinellas County's answer to a question about raising the minimum wage to $10 an hour has gone viral on YouTube.

Gulfport Patch contributor Nettle Greenman, who is also a freelance photographer, captured some amazing images of the Gulfport fireworks display July 4.