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🌱 Patch AM: What did Gulfport police handle in your neighborhood last week?

Spotted on the Gulfport calendar: Open House - Waterfront Home

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Hi there, Gulfport! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Gulfport police handle in your neighborhood last week?
  • Why must Gulfport act before St. Pete can save Lincoln Cemetery?

Also on today's calendar: Open House - Waterfront Home and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Gulfportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Gulfportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
  • Monday: Windy and not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eye on Gulfport: Dec. 4-10 Gulfport Police Weekly Activity Report (thegabber.com) — Gulfport residents can see a snapshot of recent police activity, including one arrest, dozens of traffic stops, and several fraud and theft reports from Dec. 4-10. The report highlights incidents on Gulfport Boulevard and around town, while also pointing readers to broader Gulfport-focused coverage, storm resources, and civic engagement opportunities from The Gabber Newspaper.
   

• St. Pete seeks to reclaim historic Black burials in Gulfport (wusf.org) — Gulfport’s role is central as St. Petersburg leaders seek to reclaim historic Lincoln Cemetery, a nearly century-old Black burial ground currently inside Gulfport’s boundaries. City officials, pastors, and nonprofits are wrestling with how Gulfport could start de-annexation so St. Pete can fund long-overdue maintenance, security, and restoration for thousands of graves reinterred there during segregation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • my husband lost his samsung cell phone last nite at the board of adjustment meeting at gulfport city hall.
    at least that's what we thought-no sign of it there! anyone at the meeting last nite (wed 12/10) see a cell phone??? you can message me here!… (Nextdoor Stetson)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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