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Top Headlines: Child Abuse Arrest, Budget Passed, Water Rates

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Police: Gulfport Man Forced Child to 'Bear Crawl' on Hot Pavement

The man told police he was punishing his son for losing his shoes.

Gulfport City Budget Passes

Councilors passed next year's operating budget in record time Wednesday night.

Increase in Property Values to Help City Budget

More than 2.5 million dollars will be generated in property taxes during next fiscal year.

Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rates Going Up

An across the board increase for water, sewer and stormwater usage will take affect on October 1 in Gulfport.

Gulfport Jail Bookings Report: September 9 - 15

The following people were arrested by Gulfport Police between September 9 - 15, 2013. The information is provided by the Gulfport Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.


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