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Week in Review: Motorist Killed, Gray Divorce Increasing, Jail Bookings Report

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The 38-year-old woman tried to cross the busy road shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday night. She was not using a cross walk.

Jail Bookings Report: Oct. 15 - 22: The following people were arrested between October 15 and 22. The information is provided by the Gulfport Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Why Is Gray Divorce the New Trend?: An analysis of the latest U.S. Census Data indicates there has been a huge increase in the number of people 50-plus getting a divorce.

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Obama Rally in Ybor City Draws Thousands of Supporters: On Thursday morning before an energized crowd of thousands of supporters, President Barack Obama made a stop at Ybor City's Centennial Park during a campaign tour that stretched from Iowa to Virginia.

Supporter: Obama Protects Women's Rights: St. Petersburg's Lara Jackson brought her 11-day-old daughter to the rally for President Barack Obama in Tampa Oct. 25.

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Early Voting Starts Saturday: Pinellas County hours will be Saturday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The last day for early voting is Saturday, Nov. 3, per state law.

'Fine Arts Friday' to Encourage Young Artists: In less than a week downtown Gulfport will be packed with guests, shoppers, residents, vendors and local artists. "Fine Arts Friday" kicks off on Friday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Beach Boulevard. Organizers are excited to announce that not only will the event feature more than a dozen local artists; it will provide a space and one-on-one experience for young artists.

TV Criminal Profiler Dayle Hinman to Speak at Stetson: Dayle Hinman, whose real-life work is featured on 'Body of Evidence,' will be speak at a free event on Oct. 31, at Stetson University College of Law.

Lucky Duck Survives Arrow in Its Neck (VIDEO): After a crossbow bolt is removed from his neck, Quackers is on the way to a full recovery.

Mystery Monkey Caught in St. Petersburg: A wild monkey that bit a woman and was on the lam in the Tampa Bay area for two years has been captured.

October Is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Visit Pinellas County Animal Services, the SPCA or the Humane Society of Pinellas to find out more about National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.


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