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Why do they call it that? Tampa's treat: the Cuban Sandwich

7:34 AM, Mar 14, 2013

A festival celebrating the Cuban sandwich is right around the corner. But another city has tried to take credit for inventing it.

Why do they call it that? Baseball history still standing

7:55 AM, Mar 7, 2013

There's one special Spring Training spot in St. Petersburg where you can get up close to almost 90 years of baseball history.

Why do they call it that? The city shaped by disaster

11:48 AM, Mar 6, 2013

It's a disaster that changed the way we look at Tampa Bay, but you've probably never even heard it happened.

Why do they call it that? A pioneering Tampa golf course

2:19 PM, Feb 21, 2013

We're sharing the story of one of the first places to fight against racial segregation in golf. And it's right here in Tampa Bay.

Why do they call it that? Pioneering educator and amateur comedian

8:35 AM, Feb 14, 2013

Education for all. If you love that idea, then you'll love the drive and dedication of Blanche Armwood.

Florida State Fair: Taste of food & taste of history

11:30 AM, Feb 7, 2013

Sure, the crazy fair foods taste great, but this year's Florida State Fair also features a taste of Sunshine State history.

Why do they call it that? Super Bowl wasn't always "Super"

7:20 AM, Feb 1, 2013

Things sure have changed since the 1960's, and so has the "Super" name of football's biggest game.

Why do they call it that? Tampa Bay's 'Hollywood of the East'

1:10 PM, Jan 24, 2013

When you think of showbiz glitz and glamor, do you think of New Port Richey? No? Well, this story may change your mind.

Why do they call it that? One pond, two great stories

9:34 AM, Jan 16, 2013

If you visit Seven Springs in Pasco County, bring your golf clubs. But don't count -- because things won't add up to seven.

Why do they call it that? A park's bubbling secret

8:30 AM, Jan 9, 2013

It was one of Tampa's first family fun spots -- a peaceful park with a wild, secret past.

Why do they call it that? A holiday trip to Elf-ers

11:57 AM, Dec 20, 2012

In the spirit of the season, there's a town next to Holiday, Florida with a name for the holidays. It's Elf... ers. Get it? Elfers! 

Why do they call it that? Suburb built by Fig Newtons

4:40 PM, Dec 14, 2012

Could an entire St. Petersburg neighborhood owe its existence to your favorite snack?

Why do they call it that? Tampa's unnoticed masterpiece

10:40 AM, Dec 5, 2012

It's a Tampa park that's a world-class work of art, but you've probably never even noticed it exists.

Why do they call it that? HSN began with can openers in Clearwater

12:20 PM, Nov 28, 2012

It's a TV network beamed from Tampa Bay into 96 million homes, and it all started with some can openers in Clearwater.

Why do they call it that? Tropicana squeezed in Bradenton

8:16 AM, Nov 14, 2012

Tropicana -- North America's number one OJ -- has been squeezed and bottled in Bradenton since 1949.

Why do they call it that? Tervis tumblers

8:22 AM, Nov 7, 2012

Each Tervis tumbler -- the handy cup that keeps your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold -- is made right here in Tampa Bay.

Why do they call it that? New cutting-edge ship honors hero

8:28 AM, Oct 31, 2012

The newest ship to join the Coast Guard's fleet is impressive, but its name is inspiring -- honoring a teen's Bay Area heroism.

Why do they call it that? Democratic Party and the donkey

8:53 AM, Oct 24, 2012

Why do we show donkeys when we talk about the Democratic Party? And where did that name -- Democrats -- come from?

Why do they call it that? Republican Party and its elephant

7:16 AM, Oct 24, 2012

Why does the Grand Old Party use a big ol' elephant as its symbol? And why use the name Republicans?

Why do they call it that? The ditch that transformed Tampa

8:41 AM, Oct 10, 2012

The Port of Tampa creates 100,000 jobs moves more than 25 million tons of cargo a year. And we owe it all to a giant ditch.

Why do they call it that? Gatorade's Bay Area research lab

11:44 AM, Sep 26, 2012

Gatorade has been a part of sports for more than 40 years. And last year, it became a part of the Tampa Bay area.

Ty the tiger has surgery to remove giant, four-pound hairball

It's a typical story of a cat with a hairball, only the cat weighs approximately 400 pounds, and what seems to be a giant hairball, is too big to be removed without surgery.

6:32 AM, May 23, 2013

Florida Lottery prepares for $590M Powerball winner

The Florida Lottery prepares to greet the winner of the $590 million Powerball jackpot.

2:50 PM, May 22, 2013

Hulk Hogan does the weather at 10 News, Brother!

Our buddy Hulk Hogan dropped by 10 News today, delivered the weather forecast with Bobby Deskins, and talked traffic with Holley Sinn. You're gonna LOVE this, Brother!

1:03 PM, May 22, 2013

Mysterious respiratory disease infects 7 in southeast Alabama, 2 dead

A mysterious respiratory illness of unknown origin has killed two people in southeast Alabama and put five more in the hospital.

2:12 PM, May 22, 2013

Oklahoma tornado victim search efforts winding down

After nearly 24 hours of searching, the fire chief said he was confident there were no more bodies or survivors in the rubble.


8:56 AM, May 22, 2013

Florida quietly shortened yellow light standards & lengths, resulting in more red light camera tickets for you

The 10 News Investigators discovered FDOT and local cities have been working together to shorten some of the yellow lights across the state, resulting in many more red-light camera tickets.

11:01 PM, May 19, 2013

St. Pete woman, 63, in critical condition after brutal break-in

When her son Mickey returned home, he found his mother laying on the floor, severely beaten, and unable to respond to his questions...

9:23 AM, May 23, 2013

Kaitlyn Hunt support grows online; 18-year-old facing sex charges for relationship with 14-year-old girl

A Florida man says a case of love versus the law has left his daughter, a high school student, facing criminal charges that could land her in prison and require her to register as a sex offender.

10:47 AM, May 21, 2013

Smell, flies lead to 30 animals rescued from feces-filled Pasco County home in Holiday

We should learn more today about what will happen to around 30 emaciated animals rescued from a home in Pasco County.

8:32 AM, May 23, 2013
Max Walker was mowing the lawn in the area of Lithia Pinecrest and Dew Bloom Roadson May 20, 2013 just before storms crept in and knocked a tree down.

PHOTOS: Strong storms bring hail and damage to Tampa Bay

Jason Leon holds an 18+ foot python he captured and killed in Miami-Dade County.

Record-breaking python caught in Florida

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

PHOTOS: Hulk Hogan on the Morning Show

Ireland Nugent plays in her hospital room with her father Jeremiah. Photo courtesy the Tampa Bay Times.

Ireland Nugent continues her recovery

Bikini Bike Wash in Pensacola

SPC Jason P. Fischer, Army Infantry, 4/2 Stryker Brigade.  They were the last ones to vacate Iraq. This is him leaving for his second and last tour.  Pictured with his two sons Braiden and Sean. He was stationed out of Fort Lewis in Washington State.

Pictures: 10 News Salutes Our Troops and Veterans

Rehabs.com, a nationwide directory of rehabilitation centers, compiled mug shots of methamphetamine addicts to show how the progression of drug abuse impacted their looks over a relatively short period of time. Pictured here is meth abuser Andrew at age 18 (left) and age 25.

Meth's devastating effects: Before and after

2012 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Pet Paparazzi

Police Photo showing George Zimmers appearance on the night of the Trayvon Martin shooting

Trayvon Martin crime scene and George Zimmerman injury photos

NFL Cheerleaders

2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders

10 News spotted the Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay for ourselves. The animal acted very aggressive toward our cameras.

Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay

Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones between routines against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 22, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo)

Ex-Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones charged in student sex case

Lesley Hunt, marijuana possession

Mug Shots: Notorious Women

Mug Shot Roundup

Ex-Charlie Sheen Goddess Bree Olson

Florida teen Trayvon Martin killed by neighborhood watch volunteer

Naughty School Girl Night

Christina Clark. Charges:
Solicit prostitution - oral sex for $300; Possession of Cocaine. Summary: Single - Unemployed

78 arrested in Polk online prostitution bust

The Redneck Yacht Club

Sydney Spies, teen with racy yearbook photo, arrested

Luscious Ladies of Red Bull

Mug Shots: T-Shirts

Casey Anthony Before Photos

A crime scene photo admitted into evidence shows the wooded area where Caylee Anthonys body was found.

Caylee Anthony Crime Scene Photos (Warning: Graphic content)

Athlete Arrests

Prostitution Arrests

Alligator Roundups

Courtesy: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com

PHOTOS: Urban Outfitters prescription line

Service goat saves woman from seizures

Carrie Marcink, 28, was arrested in Pinellas County on charges of home invasion robbery and attempted 1st degree murder after reportedly conspiring to break in to a home and brutally beat a 63-year-old woman.

PHOTOS: Woman, 63, in critical condition after brutal break-in

Stacy Jo Bumgarner, 28, arrested for reportedly posting on-line ads for prostitution of minors, and telling the victims what to do and how much to charge.

3 arrested in teenage prostitution ring

Hurricane evacuation signs can be found all over Gulfport!

Behind the scenes WTSP's 2013 Hurricane Special!

Tiger needs surgery to remove hairball

Behind the Scenes: The Look for Less

U-Haul full of animals abandoned outside Publix

A tent is erected near the scene of an attack in Woolwich southeast London Wednesday, May, 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Nick Ansell/PA)

London attack near military barracks

Fatal FBI shooting in Orlando linked to Boston bombing

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