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Top Headlines: Mayor's Dedication, Red Light Cameras, Gulfport's Get Rescued

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Pinellas Clerk Asks Gulfport to Stop Writing Red Light Camera Tickets: In a letter to Gulfport and five other cities, Pinellas County Clerk of Court Ken Burke says there are flaws in the system and that his office spends too much time dealing with the fallout from violators.

Red Light Camera Company Fights Back Against Florida Critics: American Traffic Solutions, which provides red light traffic cameras for Gulfport and 70 other Florida municipalities, says court rulings are on their side.

Pedestrian Sent to Hospital After Crash: A Gulfport man is in critical condition at Bayfront Hospital after he was hit be a Chevrolet Tahoe while crossing a street Wednesday evening.

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Gulfport Jail Bookings: Feb. 20-25: The following report shows charges associated with residents in Gulfport booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 20-25 along with other arrests in Gulfport.

Gulfport Mayoral Candidates Weigh in on Luring Businesses to Town: As part of our coverage of the Gulfport City Elections this March, we are asking both Gulfport Mayor Candidates a "Question of the Week." Below is each candidate's answer to our sixth question.

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Gulfport Mayor Honored For Service: Hundreds gathered on Saturday, Feb. 23 to celebrate and honor Mayor Mike Yakes for 27 years of public service.

Video: 'We Did It,' Mayor Mike Yakes Says: Gulfport Mayor Mike Yakes says the city and it's residents gave him the opportunity to serve for 27 years.

Meet Our Pup; We Adopted Him at Gulfport's Get Rescued: From North Carolina to Gulfport and now the Willis', Chap is a well traveled pup who's fitting in already!

Rescue Finds Homes at Gulfport's Get Rescued: One animal rescue organization netted 11 adoptions as a result of the 9th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued pet street festival.

Video: Gulfport's Get Rescued's Full of Puppy Love: The 9th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued event introduced numerous attendees to their new best friends.

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