A sampling of police reports from April 4 through April 13 in Gulfport, South Pasadena and St. Pete Beach; plus a house fire on 5th Ave N results in death

Two men got into a bar fight that escalated into a pocket knife attack on one on Monday, April 15 at O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille in Gulfport, said police.

Joel William Benjamin said he would “do it again” after he was arrested April 14 on a charge of first-degree misdemeanor battery against his neighbor

Plus, Gulfport Citizens Police Academy graduates, an update on Breakwater Linear Park progress and new marina boatlifts approved

Thursday, April 11, over a dozen Gulfport restaurants including the Gulfport Comfort Café participated in the annual international Dining Out for Life

“The sun shades are pretty much what drew us to the playground,” she Christine Atesian of the new blue sun shades at Gulfport Beach playground.

Why has a new sidewalk been built so it needs a sign that reads, “Sidewalk Narrows”?

A sampling of police reports from March 29 through April 4 in Gulfport, South Pasadena and St. Pete Beach; Gulfport Police make arrest in 2018 sexual assault case

The Gulfport Public Library is one of 15 finalists for a prestigious national honor that is also accompanied by $10,000 in grants

Plus, St. Pete Beach Commission selects a new city manager, purchases home near public library