5 Things to Know Today: Tuesday, Dec. 13

Fresh Market: Don't scramble for last-minute gifts this year, buy them at the Gulfport Fresh Market today from 9 to 3 in downtown Gulfport. There's something for everyone . . . the foodie, animal-lover, gardner, artist, musician and more!

Clothing Swap: Give some, take some or just donate! The monthly clothing swap is today from 9 to 1 in the Peninsula Inn courtyard. Click here to learn more about swaping gently used garments for vouchers or donating clothing to CASA, Community Action Stops Abuse.

Help the Homeless: A collection site has been established for donations of shoes, socks, jackets and blankets to be distributed to homeless individuals and families in Pinellas County. Y Not Ministries, a Gulfport youth services group, is organizing the collection. New and gently used items can be dropped off at T and Me Tea Company, 2908 ½ Beach Blvd. South in Gulfport’s Art Village Courtyard. Donations will be accepted through December 23^rd and items will be distributed on Christmas Eve.

Gifts Cards at the Chamber: The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce is helping spread holiday cheer by making shopping easier for you. The Chamber is selling gift certificates for member businesses. One stop shopping and supporting local businesses can be done at the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce at 4926 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707.

Tuesday Forecast: We'll have patchy fog before 7 a.m. Otherwise, it'll be partly sunny with a high near 76. Expect a northeast wind between 10 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight, it'll be partly cloudy with a low around 62 and a northeast wind between 9 and 13 mph.