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Week in Review: Plane Crash, Local Winery, 'Bed Tax' Revenues
This week's top stories include a plane crash, water rescue, weekly jail bookings report, crime map and more. Check out our "Week in Review" to catch up on our top stories.

74-Year-Old Pilot OK After Plane Crashes Near Skyway Bridge: Rodney Tyoe, 74, was trying to make a water landing, when a wind gust flipped the ultralight plane, which plunged into the Indian Key waterway, west of the Skyway Bridge.
BMW Plunges Into Boca Ciega Bay: Two witnesses saved the driver's life, after his car veered off the road and over a sea wall near Isla Key Bridge, on 54th Ave S.
Unsung Hero Rescues Three People in Two Days: "He didn't want any thanks," Lt. Joel Granata said to describe Gus Hertz' second water rescue.
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Gulfport Crime Map: Here is information on crime reports from June 1-June 13 filed by Gulfport Police to Pinellas County.
Jail Bookings Report: June 4 - 10: The following people were arrested in Gulfport between June 4 and June 10. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
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'Bed Tax' Revenues Climb in Pinellas County: Another record-breaking month of "bed tax" collections in Pinellas County prove tourism is heating up. The county collected more than $3 million dollars in April and more than $4 million in March.
Florida Winery is a Family Affair: The Florida Orange Groves Winery, located on South Pasadena, is family owned and operated. It is the “original tropical fruit” winery in Florida.
Gulfport Boomerangs: Softball Players Forever Young on the Field: The well-known senior softball team has been a hometown team for about 40 years. Watch our video to find the secret behind the team's success.
Tangelo's Veggie Burger Salad is as Good as it is Green: This week's Local Flavor feature comes fresh off of Beach Blvd. in downtown Gulfport. Tangelo's Grille is known for its Caribbean dishes and colorful atmosphere.
Common Toad Can Be Deadly to Pets: The Marine Toad is a common visitor in Florida yards and waters during the summer, and its toxic secretions are hazardous to cats and dogs.
Boca Ciega Student 'Won't Be Ruled by My Diseases': Michelle Allman, 17, heads to a national competition after winning first place in a student leadership conference.
Patch Scores Highest Traffic and Revenue in its History: Traffic and revenue skyrocket in May! Read on to find out how you've contributed to Patch's success.
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