St. Pete Police Search Gulfport Marina in Homicide Case Beginning at noon, on Tuesday, February 16, the St. Petersburg Police Department and St. Petersburg Dive and Marine Rescue Team investigated the area around the Williams Pier for evidence in an ongoing homicide case, police said. “We are searching for evidence in one of our ongoing investigations,” said SPPD spokesperson Yolanda Fernandez. “We cannot say what the evidence is or what case, but it is an open case.” According to Gulfport Police Department’s Public Information Officer Thomas Woodman, St. Petersburg Police are using a GPD boat. Gulfport Police shut down the pier for the investigation. “We are just assisting them in that way,” Woodman said. Police anticipated the search would wrap up Tuesday. “It’s unlikely they will be there tomorrow,” Fernandez said on Tuesday.
CATHY SALUSTRI
By Abby Baker
announcements Get Gulfport on the Go Check out the newest way to connect in Gulfport: an app for iOS and Android. The official City of Gulfport app gives residents a simple way to ask questions or report potholes, signs, trash or debris, code violations, among other things. Users can submit GPS data and photos, keep track of requests and find direct links to utility bill payment, the city calendar, frequently asked questions, the city employee directory, sanitation department, newsletter sign up and more. Email info@mygulfport.us, call 727-893-1118 or visit mygulfport.us/ cityapp.
Drivers Wanted Meals on Wheels needs you…to drive. The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center, as part of the Neighborly Dining & Meals on Wheels program, delivers meals to those who need it, provided they’re at least 60 years old. Little problem: They don’t have enough drivers. People who can volunteer to deliver meals should visit neighborly.org.
Need a Little Help? Pinellas County has a wealth of assistance information, including food pantry distribution sites, financial assistance, eviction/
foreclosure assistance information, internet access help, pet care assistance and more. Text your zip code to 211 Tampa Bay Cares at 898211 or dial 211, 24 hours a day, 727-582-7781, or visit covid19. pinellascounty.org/where-to-gethelp for more.
Watch the Watchers Virtually Gulfport’s Neighborhood Watch has gone virtual, which means no matter where you are you can participate via Facebook. The group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Find the group on Facebook by searching for “Gulfport, FL Community Crime Watch.” The meetings and group offer Gulfport residents a monitored way to learn about burglaries, stolen vehicles and more. Call 727-893-1022 or email Gulfport’s volunteer coordinator Jim Wright at jwright@mygulfport.us if you want more information.
Have a Blast at Gulfport’s Teen Night Register now for Gulfport’s Teen Night Program for teens and middle school kids to age 17. Teens enjoy recreational and social activities, as well as monthly field trips, cooking projects, service projects and overnight lock-ins. The teens get to use the Gulfport Recreation Center’s gymnasium, game room and outdoor area on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.
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