What We Learned on Patch This Week

Police Check on Safety of Casey Anthony Juror: Gulfport Police have kept an eye on the juror's safety since he requested it after the murder trial ended four months ago. Police stepped up efforts Tuesday after all the jurors' identities were released.

Casey Anthony Jurors in Hiding, as Media Handle With Care: Patch.com has the list but did not reveal the names of the 12 jurors and five alternates in the Casey Anthony murder trial.

Petition Supporters Near Signature Goal: A group of citizens is collecting signatures in hopes of letting Gulfport voters decide whether to outsource the police dispatch communications center. Organizers say they may have enough to turn it in by the end of the week.

Video: My Night with the Ghosts of John's Pass: Muhahaha . . . I packed my courage and headed out to John's Pass for a nightly Ghost Tour! Watch our video to see if any uninvited guests joined the tour.

Your Photos Can Make Your Kid a Halloween Star: Which kid in America has the most creative Halloween costume in the pumpkin patch? That's what we intend to find out with your photos and the help of celebrity judge Heidi Klum, who will select the Grand Prize winner.

Gulfport Mom Proud of Son's Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro: A mother shares her latest life lesson and her son's journey in her own words.

Local Real Estate Company Expands, Offers Rental Services: For the past 7 years, Sail Away Realty has helped people buy and sell everything from first-time homes to multimillion dollar properties. Now, the company is offering property management services for those looking to rent.

How to Protect Florida's Beautiful Natural Resources: A number of local groups offer a way to get environmentally involved and help preserve the Sunshine State.

Photo Gallery: Dogs in Costumes, Oh My!: The annual Doggie Halloween Party and Costume Contest was a huge success in Gulfport. Check out our photos from the event.

Photo Gallery: Halloween Decoration Contest Winners Announced: This year organizers left the judging up to YOU! More than 30 people came out on Monday evening to judge the entries of the 2011 Halloween Decoration Contest put on by the City of Gulfport Recreation Division. There were 11 entries in three categories this year.

Jail Bookings Report: October 17 - 23: The following people were arrested by Gulfport Police Officers. The information is provided by the Gulfport Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Gulfport Police Call Log: October 17 - 23: The following information is provided by the Gulfport Police Department's call log. The calls that are listed represent calls that resulted in an arrest, citation issued and/or report by an officer.