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What's up Gulfport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What really happened in Gulfport during last week's police calls?
  • How Gulfport's new floating docks could change your waterfront routine.

Also on today's calendar: DRV Gallery Celebrates 5 Years! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 78.
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eye on Gulfport: September 24-30 Gulfport Police Weekly Activity Report (thegabber.com) — Gulfport's latest weekly police report breaks down 127 dispatched calls, 5 arrests, and several notable incidents, from traffic stops and DUIs to disputes and repeated runaway cases. It also highlights a dramatic Town Shores chase and explains how The Gabber approaches crime coverage for Gulfport readers.
   

• Gulfport floating docks reopen Friday after storm damage (baynews9.com) — Gulfport's floating docks behind the Casino reopen to registered boaters at 7 a.m. Friday, restoring easy water access to downtown after Hurricane Helene's damage. City leaders and a local shop owner say the $1 million, storm-hardened rebuild should bring boaters and business back to the waterfront, with dock rules up for review Oct. 20.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pipevine Swallowtail depositing eggs.
    I followed this butterfly around and watched as she worked to deposit eggs in various locations. They had just mowed the grass, so there wasn't much… (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)
  • Ceraunus Blue butterfly
    There were so many of them. It was like walking through a field of little blue fairies. Royal Palms Cemetery 9/29/26 (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)

🗞 Nearby News

Treasure Island

St. Petersburg

  • St. Petersburg turned an unwanted sinkhole into Florida's coolest square block (wheninyourstate.com)
  • October: The Month of Opportunities! By: Capt. George Hastick – Coastal Angler & The Angler Magazine (coastalanglermag.com)

Clearwater

  • Spirit Christmas To Open 4 FL Stores This Holiday Season (patch.com)

Ok Gulfport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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