Week in Review: Smoking Ban, Burglary Arrests, Obama's Visit

Lawsuit Challenges Smoking Ban: St. Petersburg attorney Andy Strickland filed a lawsuit against the City of Gulfport regarding a citation he received for smoking on the beach on April 21.

: A surveillance operation led to the arrest of three suspects in connection with at least a half-dozen break-ins of vehicles.

Jail Bookings Report: June 11 - 17: The following people were arrested in Gulfport between June 11 and June 17. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Gulfport Crime Map: June 18 - 22: Here is information on crime reports from June 18- 22, 2012, filed by Gulfport Police to Pinellas County.

War Hero Receives the Spirit of Gulfport Award: Few residents receive the Spirit of Gulfport Award, but one to add to the list is Irving Zeider. On Tuesday night, Zeider was recognized by the Gulfport City Council as the recipient of the prestigious distinction.

Heroic Men Honored for Car, Plane Crash Rescues: "I did the same thing anyone else would do," 37-year-old Gus Hertz said after rescuing three people in two days. Hertz saw a car veer into Boca Ciega Bay and watched a plane crash into the water near the Skyway Bridge just 24 hours apart.

74-Year-Old Pilot Recalls Plane Crash: "It just hit so hard, it hit, turned and went over," 74-year-old Rodney Tyoe said after his ultralight plane crashed in the water near the Skyway Bridge one week ago.

Video: Drugs, Investigations, Police Explorers: Watch my "video blog" to find out more about the Gulfport Police Department's Criminal Investigations Section as well as information about the School Resource Program at Boca Ciega High School and the Police Explorers Program.

: President Barack Obama urges Democrats to "do their part" in helping him get re-elected.

Gulfport Boomerangs Provide 'Unbelievable Support': "I cannot emphasize too heavily what the encouragement of these men has meant to an aging 'superstar,' " says 76-year-old Bill Harding.

You're Invited to the Ultimate Social Media Party at the St. Pete Pier: Watch our video to find out why our social media party and business expo will help you drive customers to your business or non profit organization.

Martha is in Need of a Good Home: Martha is an easy-going feline who is having trouble finding a home. She was found as a stray, but is as well-behaved as all the other cats in the shelter. The only thing keeping her from being adopted is that she has cataract in one eye. She can still see fine, people just tend to overlook her because of it.