Week in Review: Domestic Partnership Registry, Online Child Sex Sting, FCAT

Gulfport First in Pinellas County to Pass Domestic Partnership Registry: Gulfport is the first city in Pinellas County – and the 11th municipality in the state – to create a domestic partnership registry. (Editor's Note: At the time the story was published, Gulfport was the 11th. Gulfport is now the 12th municipality in the state.)

Video: Gulfport Mayor Signs Domestic Partnership Registry into Law: The City of Gulfport has shared video of Mayor Yakes signing the ordinance into law.

Domestic Partnership Registry Builds Momentum for Marriage Equality: Gulfport couples are confident more communities will follow the city's actions and create domestic partnership registries. Supporters believe the momentum will eventually lead to legalizing same-sex marriage across the country.

FCAT Passing Scores Lowered; What's Your Take?: The passing grade for Florida's standardized writing test has been lowered by an emergency rule, keeping the failure rate basically unchanged, TBO.com reports. 

German Transplant Can San Trantow Discovers Purpose in Gulfport: Can San Trantow is a holistic healer with a headquarters located right here in Gulfport.

Lifetime of Neglect Leaves Dog in Hopeless Health: Several ladies went above and beyond to make one Shar Pei named Rosie's final passage one of comfort and love.

Family Celebrates Bittersweet Wedding Anniversary: Terri Altuna has been called an “inspiration” by friends and family. The Gulfport resident was surrounded by love and support at Ferg’s Sports Bar for her 24th wedding anniversary.

Jail Bookings Report: May 1 - 13: The following people were arrested in Gulfport between May 1 and 13. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Eckerd College Student Busted in Online Child Sex Sting: The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 men in the online child predator sting, including a lieutenant commander of the U.S. Coast Guard JAG Miami unit.

Gulfport Crime Map: Here is a look at crime reports from the Gulfport Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for April.

SoStudio Tour Triples in Popularity: The second annual SoStudio Tour brought behind-the-scenes insight to the masses. Check out the photos - there are nearly 50!

Every Branch of Government Takes an Interest in Your Divorce: Whether government is involved in marriage, every branch is involved in divorce.