What We Learned on Patch This Week

Gulfport Doctor's Compassion Recalled: Hundreds gathered Wednesday to memorialize a family physician who worked in St. Petersburg for three decades. Dr. Theresa Elaine McLaughlin died in a skydiving incident on New Year's Day.

Tougher Code Regulations Coming Soon: The Gulfport City Council voted to require residents to move trash cans back from the curb and to ban indoor furniture from being put outside.

Litter is Public Enemy No.1 in Gulfport: Gulfport residents sound off about litter and make suggestions about cleaning it up, such as adding more public trash cans.

Fines Increase for Littering in Gulfport: Think twice before you litter in Gulfport. You may pay big, if you do.

Grade for Gulfport Elementary, Boca Ciega: Gulfport Elementary went from a "D" to a "C," and Boca Ciega High holds steady with a "C".

Local Businesses to Get Expert Help: The Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a program that pairs local businesses with businesses experts. Organizers hope it's a recipe for success.

Four Injured in Multiple Car Crash in South Pasadena: Four people were hurt Wednesday, after an SUV T-boned a Nissan, causing it to hit a vehicle stopped on Pasadena Avenue in South Pasadena.

To Be (an Attorney) or Not to Be (an Attorney): A look at some unique people you probably didn’t know had a legal education. Can you believe Andrea Bocelli, Ben Stein and Jerry Springer have something in common?

Jail Bookings Report: Dec. 26 - Jan. 1: The following people were arrested in Gulfport from Dec. 26 - Jan. 1. The information is from Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Police Call Log: Dec. 26 - Jan.1: The following information is provided by the Gulfport Police Department's call log. The calls that are listed represent calls that resulted in an arrest, citation issued and/or report by an officer.

Kamikaze Squirrels at the Dog Park: As I walked up, my friend said, “Shelly, it’s a squirrel!!” I looked up and saw Grayson starting to take off, carrying the squirrel. I yelled at him to drop it.

Memoir Expert Helps Women Pen Personal Histories: Jan Golden devotes her time helping older women write about their life experiences. Her next workshop is Jan. 10.