Fresh Market, Powerball Jackpot, Utility Rate Increase

GULFPORT TUESDAY FRESH MARKET

It's getting hot out there! But, don't worry, the Tuesday Fresh Market has what you need to cool off. From fresh salads to go to handmade sorbet - Gulfport has everything you need this summer. The Gulfport Fresh Market runs from 9 - 2 p.m. in downtown Gulfport. Learn more about local vendors in some of our coverage: 

• Tropiccool: Fresh, Handcrafted, Real Fruit Tropsicles
• Mangia Gourmet Sets Soft Opening in Gulfport

Also check out our new "Buy, Sell, Trade" section on Gulfport Patch. Vcomflorida posted a photo of her fair trade handmade baskets - which are found every Tuesday at the market. Remember - the "Buy, Sell, Trade" section is free for artists, vendors, businesses, ect to use! Check it out here!

CITY COUNCIL: Rate Increases

The Gulfport City Council Meeting begins at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Included in tonight's agenda - a 12 percent water, sewer and stormwater rate for residents. According to the agenda, posted online, "Gulfport has not historically, passed on a water rate increase to its customers prior to FY 11." Learn more about the proposed rate increases in the agenda posted online.

POWERBALL FEVER

Got your Powerball tickets? The payoff is up to $400 million for Wednesday night's drawing! Granted, it's not as big as June's record $590 million prize, but you could probably still live comfortably, right? Find nearby locations selling tickets on the Florida Lottery website. 

HOW ABOUT THOSE RAYS?

Entering Monday's off day, the Tampa Bay Rays were 66-45 and just a game behind the hated Boston Red Sox for first place in the American League East. The Rays return to action with a road trip that opensTuesday night at 9:40 p.m. against the Arizona Diamondbacks. 

YOU MIGHT GET WET

It's looking like a wet Tuesday in Tampa Bay, with a possibility of scattered showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. As always this time of year, you'll want to have your umbrella with you just in case.