St. Pete Pride Celebrates 10 Years of 'Pride in Paradise'

The 10th annual St. Pete Pride Celebration kicks off Saturday, June 30 at 9 a.m. with a promanade and street festival. Check out this week's Patch Minute

Debby Leaves Watery Trail for Businesses

Tropical Storm Debby has moved on, but her effects are still visible in Gulfport. Local businesses are picking up the pieces and looking ahead to prepare for future storms.

Cleaning up Gulfport Beach One Bag at a Time

Gulfport resident Jane Ogilvie went out for a morning walk and discovered trash along her route. That's when she started picking up the discarded items and quickly filled nearly a dozen bags.

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Debby's Gone, Volunteer Cleanup, City Workshop

While the city and residents are cleaning up after Tropical Storm Debby, the City Council Workshop is still on for today at 3:30 p.m. at Gulfport City Hall. That and much more in "5 Things to Know Today in Gulfport."

Fort De Soto Beach Partially Closed, as Other County Parks Reopen

The dog park, fishing piers and parts of North Beach are still closed at Fort De Soto Park, though all other Pinellas County parks are back in operation.

Get Ready for 4th of July in Gulfport

Tropical Storm Debby is on her way outta Florida. Hopefully the sunshine sticks around for a while, so that the City's 4th of July Celebration goes off without a hitch!

Crews Clean Up After Debby

Mounds of seagrass, as large as cars, can be seen at Gulfport Beach today. City crews are using a skid loader and other heavy equipment to pile seagrass, leaves and other debris that Tropical Storm Debby washed ashore.

Mosquito Invasion Follows Tropical Storm

Standing water from the drenching rains of Tropical Storm Debby is creating a perfect breeding group for mosquitoes.

Debby Weakens Over Florida

Debby is now a tropical depression after making landfall Tuesday, but not before the storm caused more flooding across the Tampa Bay area.

Photos: Water Floods Clam Bayou Stormwater Ponds

Storm runoff and saltwater flooded several stormwater ponds connected to Clam Bayou in Gulfport and St. Petersburg this week. Check out our user submitted photos from Elizabeth Brown Worthington.

Gulfport Fresh Market Cancelled

Tropical Storm Debby is putting a dent in our normal Tuesday plans in Gulfport. The weekly Fresh Market is cancelled due to severe weather.

Video: Debby Causes Coastal Flooding

High tide and rough winds flood streets in downtown Gulfport again. Businesses on Beach and Shore piled up sandbags on Tuesday in the hopes of keeping their shops and restaurants dry.

Video: Couples Declare Domestic Partnership

Three Gulfport couples share what the domestic partnership registry means to them. Watch our video to hear from them and why the registry is a step in the right direction for equal rights for all.

Debby: Unwelcome Guest Who Won't Leave

From a tornado that tore up Pass-a-Grille to pet owners whose dogs were swept away in a torrent of storm water, Tropical Storm Debby's damage was not only costly it felt very personal.

Gulfport Provides Sandbags to Residents

Gulfport Police Chief Robert Vincent says a tidal surge on Tuesday morning could flood beachfront areas worse than Sunday night.

New Domestic Partnership Registry Starts Accepting Couples

Three Gulfport couples waited outside Gulfport City Hall before doors opened at 8 a.m. to register their domestic partnership Monday.

Get Your Disaster Kit Together

Here's what you should include in a hurricane kit in event of an emergency.

Downtown Gulfport Remains Flooded

Most downtown businesses are closed today, but one waterfront bar is open for business.

5 Good Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

Getting your dog fixed is good for your dog, good for other dogs and even good for your bank account.

Stetson Classes Cancelled Monday

Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport and Tampa will be closed on Monday due to severe weather.

Latest Storm News for Gulfport

I-275 and other road closings, tornado watch, your photos: Here are news summaries to the latest stories on Tropical Storm Debby in Gulfport.

Send Us Storm Photos, Updates!

Grab your cell phone and send us your photos of the storm. Is it flooding in your neighborhood? Is your dog splashing around in a puddle? Are there surfers hitting the waves? Upload your photo(s) here!

Gulfport Beach Underwater, Downtown Streets Flooded, Kayakers Spotted

Gulfport City Officials have blocked off 58th St. S. near Town Shores, Gulfport Beach is underwater and low-lying areas are flooding from today's storm.

Week in Review: Smoking Ban, Burglary Arrests, Obama's Visit

Did you miss this week's top stories?

Tornado Warning Issued

A tornado was spotted near Fort DeSoto around 8 p.m. Sunday night. Tropical Storm Debby makes her presence known in southwest Florida Sunday.

Plenty of 'Aqua', Lots of 'Mania' at First Annual Aquamania

Despite the wet weather, people of all ages spent some of their Saturday at the first annual Aquamania in Gulfport. Check out our photos from the event and be sure to upload your own to this post! We want to see how everyone celebrated despite the rainy w

Photos: Gulfport Salutes 'Old Glory'

Gulfport gathered to salute "Old Glory" and properly retire several flags that could not longer be hung during a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day.

Tropical Storm Debby Forms Over Gulf

Rough seas and drenching rains are in the forecast for the next 36 to 48 hours. Coastal communities should expect higher tides and the risk of flooding.

Obama Visit Stirs Support

President Barack Obama urges Democrats to "do their part" in helping him get re-elected.

Gulfport Crime Map, June 18-22

Here is information on crime reports from June 18-June 22, 2012, filed by Gulfport Police to Pinellas County.

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Jet Pack, Aquamania, Readers' Choice

Stop by Aquamania from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday. Dunk one of many "local celebrities" and vote for your favorite local business in our Reader's Choice 2012 online tourney.

Water Propelled Jetpack at Aquamania

That's right! There will be a JetLev demonstration at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 23 at Gulfport Beach during Aquamania.

Aquamania to Feature Races, Live Music and Dunk Tank, Rain or Shine

Water, water and more water is expected at the first annual Aquamania at the Gulfport Beach and The Point on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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.

Tampa Shares Obama's Visit, Speech On Social Media

PARTICIPATE 2012: See what everyone's saying about President Barack Obama's speech in Tampa today.

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.

Clerk Cuts Hours; Other County Offices Consolidate

The Clerk of Court reduces hours starting July 1 and the Pinellas County Planning Department, the Pinellas Planning Council and the Metropolitan Planning Organization are moving into the Pinellas County Courthouse Complex.

Everett Rice Lashes Out at Moderator at Candidate Forum

The moderator was the Political Editor for the Tampa Bay Times, which had published an article describing Rice's supporters as a "veritable who's who of America's right-wing fringe - birthers, tax protesters, militia enthusiasts."

5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Aquamania, Weekend Events, Friday Forecast

We have Aquamania on Saturday, Food Truck Festival on Friday and more in "5 Things to Know Today."

Aquamania, Rowdies and Food Trucks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Stop by a Tampa Bay Rowdies Game, Aquamania or the 4th Friday Food Truck Festival! Watch our video to learn more about your weekend options in Gulfport, St. Pete and the beaches!