Gulfport Citizens Police Academy Graduates Recognized
The Gulfport Police Department graduated its first citizen’s academy since 2019.
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The Lessons of Irma: Gulfport Storm Prep Pays Off
With every storm, government officials learn more and tweak the process. Thanks to lessons learned in 2017, Gulfport fared better than some of its neighbors during Hurricane Ian.
Gulfport Council Renews EMS Agreement, Insurance
At its Sept. 6 meeting, Gulfport Council voted to renew its agreement with Pinellas County, which means Pinellas County will continue to fund some of Gulfport’s first responder services. Council also approved renewing the City’s general insurance coverage.
Gulfport Uses ARPA Money for New Fire Truck
It’s going to take a while – more than a year – but Gulfport’s getting a new fire truck.
Gulfport’s $16.5 Million-Budget Approval Set for September
What does it cost to run the City of Gulfport? For the coming fiscal year – which starts Oct. 1 – the answer is “at least $16.5 million.”
Gulfport Leaders Concerned About Citizens Abusing Staff
Gulfport employees are taking an increasing amount of abuse from a select few citizens, and city officials are getting ready to do something about it. At the July 12 City Council meeting, the city attorney presented an option that could help end the abuse of non-chartered staff.
Overheard at Gulfport City Council: July 7 Meeting
Snippets of conversation from the July 7 Gulfport City Council meeting.
Gulfport Recreation Center to Get Sun Shade
The structure itself cost $21,100 and the purchase includes engineering, permitting, and installation of the shade sail.
Gulfport Gets Generators for Hurricane Season
If another storm comes through like Hurricane Irma, Gulfport officials have taken further steps to keep things running as smoothly as possible.
Finance Audit Praises Gulfport City Staff
At the April 19 Gulfport City Council meeting, auditors praised the City for how it handles its finances.
Overheard at the April 19 Gulfport Council Meeting
Random things said at the April 19 Gulfport City Council meeting.
Affordable Housing Questions in Gulfport
With rental prices soaring in Gulfport – and throughout Tampa Bay – Forward Pinellas talks options with the City of Gulfport.
