Progress Energy received approval Tuesday to raise rates starting in January.
State police are advising motorists not to act like turkeys but to drive responsibly during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
The following people were arrested in Gulfport from Nov. 14- Nov. 20. The information is provided by Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
The following information is provided by the Gulfport Police Department's call log. The calls listed represent calls that resulted in an arrest, citation issued and/or report by an officer.
Dr. Brian Cook faces three charges of sexual battery against a teenage boy. Cook ran Emergency Care at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, but is a contracted worker.
Skip the "big box" stores and shop local this Black Friday. From 10, 20 and 25% off to getting your chance to win gift certificates and gift baskets, Gulfport has everything you need to shop, dine and play.
Celebration of Life for Dave on Drums, Gulfport Fresh Market, Thanksgiving Dinner at the Senior Center and more in "5 Things to Know Today."
Adopting a dog is a lifetime commitment for the animal, and not something to be done on a whim.
Operation Santa, More Cleanups Planned, High of 79 and more in "5 Things to Know Today."
What you need to know when signing a contract.
Friends, family and community members say goodbye to a beloved musician. Dave on Drums is honored at the Peninsula Inn with soul, rhythm and blues.
The female dog's ears were maimed, and she is malnourished. The dog is receiving medical care and will be rehabilitated at the SPCA animal shelter in Largo.
Volunteers showed up early Saturday to begin a massive cleanup at the Gulfport cemetery.
Gulfport Neighbors held a third citywide clean up on Saturday, gaining momentum and more volunteers.
The city honored some hardworking individuals at the annual Volunteer Luncheon.
Code Enforcement, Man Charged with Sexual Battery, Free Legal Help and more in this week's top stories on Gulfport Patch.
Cleanup Gulfport Boulevard, Cleanup at Lincoln Cemetery, Partly Sunny Saturday, Mostly Sunny Sunday and more in "5 Things to Know This Weekend."
Dr. Brian Cook, who runs the Emergency Room at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, faces three counts of sexual battery against a teenage boy.
Three families are have a tent in front of the Best Buy at the Tyrone Square mall to be first in line for Black Friday sales.
We want to see your photos! We know we live in paradise and part of that is enjoying a beautiful sunset everyday. We want you to send in your sunset photos from around the area and every Sunday, we'll share it on Gulfport Patch.
A Gulfport man was killed early this morning when, police say, he didn't navigate a road properly and crashed.
Police say 66-year-old James Gordon Vice was arrested Thursday after admitting to sexual activity with an 8-year-old girl in 2003. The girl, now 16, came forward with the information this week.
I was lucky enough to speak to several classes at Boca Ciega High School and help co-anchor Thursday morning's announcements with the school's TV Production Class. I had a blast! Thank you Boca Ciega High School.
Weekend Events, Free Legal Help Today, High of 75 and more in "5 Things to Know Today."
Big city flavors from Pittsburgh and New York make their way to Beach Boulevard.
On Thursday afternoon, the two Senior Centers battled it out in a Wii Bowling Tournament.
More than 950 signatures were submitted but only 508 are valid, according to the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office.
Handy is a gem to the Gulfport community, where he brings the art of spoken word to life. Take a listen to Handy, in his own words.
CERT Meeting, Great American Teach-In, 40% Chance of Showers and more in "5 Things to Know Today."
Gulfport City Manager Jim O'Reilly shared a 21-page PowerPoint presentation during the Town Hall Meeting about Code Enforcement. You can view and print the presentation yourself.
Gulfport Patch had a blast at the Veterans Parade in downtown Gulfport. We snapped some photos and shot video of the parade. Take a look at our "Patch Parade View" Video!
Learn about Plant-Based Health, Register for Operation Santa, Perform at Holiday Hoopla and more in "5 Things to Know Today."
A town hall meeting was 'productive,' says Mayor Mike Yakes, about the session Tuesday on code enforcement. 'People are talking, they're here, this is what it is about.'
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.
Tonight is a Town Hall Meeting on code enforcement, a hot-button issue. Some say, leave the city 'as is,' while others want better lawn care and stricter enforcement. What do you think?
Town Hall Meeting, No City Council Meeting, High of 82 and more in "5 Things to Know Today."
Music inspired movement, relaxation, creativity and more at the first-ever free form dance event on Gulfport on Friday.
Faith, a Doberman, is "critically" injured by a broken beer bottle on the way to the dog park. The accident did not need to happen.
Ribfest is celebrated as one of the top must see events in the St. Pete area.
Thank you, Gulfport, for letting Gulfport Patch participate in the first-ever Veterans Day Parade! We had a blast. Did you? Please submit photos you took at the event and share them with us.