What We Learned on Patch This Week

Three Declare Council Candidacies: A race already is shaping up in Ward 1 for Gulfport City Council. The incumbent in Ward 3 is seeking re-election.

Owner Sounds Alarm on Risky Dog Treats: A Gulfport pet owner took action when he learned that chicken jerky treats made in China may harm dogs. The FDA is warning pet owners about health risks, even death.

Video: Dog Handling a Priority at Sheriff's Office: Pinellas Sheriff's deputies use new tools to protect themselves and animals when responding to complaints.

Boca Ciega Students Hurt in Bus Crash: Half the students on the bus received minor injuries Thursday morning, when the vehicle hit a traffic pole in the school parking lot.

Police: Carjacking Did Not Happen: St. Petersburg Police said a 51-year-old Gulfport man who died from injuries Monday was not the victim of a carjacking, as they originally reported.

Stone Handy: Veteran, Poet, Musician: Handy is a gem to the Gulfport community, where he brings the art of spoken word to life. Take a listen to Handy, in his own words.

Coping With Grief During the Holidays: If you are mourning the loss of a loved one this holiday season, obviously this will not be a time for joy and celebration. But there are ways to find hope and meaning.

The (Not-So) Secret Room: Art Jewelry and More: Mary Joyner opened The Secret Room just three weeks ago in the same building as the Peninsula Inn on Beach Boulevard.

Dog Tags, Microchips Are Life Savers: A friend spent Super Bowl Sunday looking for her pet, because the collar was not on the dog.

The Penn State Scandal and Florida's Child Abuse Reporting Laws: It takes a village to protect a child; here are your responsibilities under the law if you suspect a child is being abused.

Jail Bookings Report: Nov. 21 - 27: The following people were arrested in Gulfport from Nov. 21 - Nov. 27. The information is provided by Gulfport Police and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Gulfport Police Call Log: Nov. 21 - 27: 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.