5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Outstanding Youth, Crime Watch Survey, Free Legal Help

Award Nominations: Nominate a young person for the Gulfport Teen Council Outstanding Youth Award by filing out the nomination form attached to this story and turning it into the Gulfport Recreation Center. For more information check out the story, "Gulfport Teen Council Looking for Outstanding Youth."

Crime Watch Survey: Organizers with the Gulfport Crime Watch are asking everyone to fill out a short survey in order to increase attendance and participation in their monthly meeting. Attached is a short survey encouraging your thoughts and ideas, including meeting days and times. Jeri Reed asks people to return the survey via email at jrvolunteer@aol.com or fax at (727) 327-0749. If you have any questions, email Jeri Reed at jrvolunteer@aol.com.

Crime Watch Meeting Cancelled: Since officials are working to restructure the Gulfport Crime Awareness and Prevention program, the monthly meeting set for tonight at 7 p.m. at the Gulfport Neighborhood Center has been cancelled.

Legal Help at the Senior Center: Heads up, the next Community Law Progam at the Gulfport Senior Center is at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 18. The program provides free legal services for older citizens on limited incomes. For more information call (727) 893-2259. Be sure to check out our article about the program called, "Free Legal Help for Low-Income Seniors."

Monday Forecast: We have a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Otherwise, it'll be mostly cloudy with a high near 82. Tonight, a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy with a low around 74.