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Whole Foods revises wording of English-only policy

5:32 PM, Jun 15, 2013

Whole Foods has a whole new language policy for its employees.

CDC: 99 cases of hepatitis A may be linked to frozen fruit

5:57 PM, Jun 14, 2013

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now investigating 99 cases of hepatitis A infections across eight states that may be linked to tainted frozen fruit.

Japanese "eyeball licking" trend carries blindness risk

5:47 PM, Jun 14, 2013

Eyeball licking comes with many risks.

Dr. Charlotte Maguire honored as "Great Floridian"

4:00 PM, Jun 13, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott presents a "Great Floridian" award to Dr. Charlotte Maguire.

Supreme Court: Human genes cannot be patented

12:38 PM, Jun 13, 2013

Supreme Court decision is a win for women with genetic risk of breast and ovarian cancers, as well as geneticists and researchers who had criticized a Utah company's exclusive patent.

10-year-old girl getting lung transplant

5:19 PM, Jun 12, 2013

Surgery for a lung transplant is a difficult operation.

Hepatitis A linked to frozen berries sickens 87

6:39 AM, Jun 12, 2013

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states.

Clearwater couple honored for 15,000+ volunteer hours

4:25 PM, Jun 11, 2013

The Fergusons were recently honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning and Morton Plant Mease for their contributions to our community, especially for their work with those battling cancer. 

Tobacco companies bet on electronic cigarettes

11:09 AM, Jun 11, 2013

Despite looming regulation, industry embraces e-cigarettes as Americans turn away from traditional smoking.

Survivor connects with others at annual free weekend retreat

5:45 PM, Jun 10, 2013

A Clearwater breast cancer survivor is using her own experience to help both survivors and patients to have someone to share with along their journey to better health... both mentally and physically.

Yoga may improve focus, ability to remember new things

5:43 PM, Jun 10, 2013

Doing yoga for as little as 20 minutes may be able to boost your brain power.

Angelina Jolie's genetics puts testing in spotlight

4:13 PM, Jun 10, 2013

Angelina Jolie's testing for a specific breast cancer gene has put genetic testing in the national spotlight. And those kinds of tests for cancer could now happen from the comfort of your home.

Organic cherry tomatoes recalled due to possible salmonella

1:54 PM, Jun 10, 2013

Alderman Farms Sales Corporation has announced it is recalling one pint containers of Certified Organic Cherry Tomatoes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

New study focuses on fighting cancer with love

12:14 PM, Jun 10, 2013

Love conquers cancer. That's the crux of a new study which finds family and friends can help breast cancer patients physically feel better, especially when it comes to pain.

Mango: A cancer-fighting food to add to your diet

11:56 AM, Jun 10, 2013

As you get ready to pack a lunch for the day, here's a cancer-fighting food to add to your diet. 

More breast-feeding could lower breast cancer rates

6:26 PM, Jun 7, 2013

Breast-feeding isn't only good for the developing infant: It helps mom out too.

Paula Deen releases line of "finishing butter"

6:23 PM, Jun 7, 2013

Celebrity chef Paula Deen is taking a bet that if you put on a smidge of her "finishing butter," you'll have the perfect dish.

Mexico finds breast-feeding woes as rate drops

10:00 PM, Jun 5, 2013

Despite the well-known advantages to breast milk and vigorous campaigns around the world promoting it, Mexican mothers are choosing the bottle instead.

Argentina requires HMOs to fund fertility efforts

9:20 PM, Jun 5, 2013

Argentina's health care providers must now provide fertility treatments to anyone older than 18 who wants them, be they married or single, gay or straight.

Sebelius: I can't step into girl's transplant case

2:21 PM, Jun 4, 2013

The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services says she doesn't want to intervene in transplant decisions about a dying Pennsylvania girl when other children are just as sick.

Michael Douglas ties oral sex to cancer: Dr. sees "epidemic"

2:46 PM, Jun 3, 2013

A link between oral sex and throat cancer is no surprise to experts.

Obama calls for end to mental illness stigma

10:16 AM, Jun 3, 2013

President Barack Obama says he is convening a conference on mental illness to bring the issue "out of the shadows."

Father and son pimps Vincent George Sr. and Jr. acquitted of sex trafficking after prostitutes come to their defense

A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.

9:49 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Waterspout forms between Howard Frankland and Gandy bridges

A waterspout formed between the Howard Frankland and Gandy Bridge around 12:20 p.m. Wednesday.

1:07 PM, Jun 19, 2013

RED ALERT: 10 News uncovers restaurant overrun with roaches

Café Amalfi claims to have the best Italian in all of Sarasota, but 10 News found the restaurant filled with roaches.

12:03 AM, Jun 20, 2013

Video captures man brutalizing, having sex with horse

A Florida woman claims a man tortured and sexually abused her miniature horses. Now, she's hoping surveillance video of the attacks will help send the suspect to prison for a long time.  

10:21 AM, Jan 2, 2013

Mom: Officer shot kittens in front of my kids

The Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals wants Humane Officer Barry Accorti fired for allegedly shooting five kittens in a home's back yard on Monday.

2:06 PM, Jun 12, 2013

Paula Deen says she used racial slur but doesn't tolerate hate

A representative for the celebrity chef says she "does not condone" racial epithets, following reports that Deen admitted to using "the N-word" and once planned a wedding reception with all black waiters.

5:59 PM, Jun 19, 2013

'Sopranos' star, James Gandolfini, dead at 51 after possible heart attack

James Gandolfini, who personified the New Jersey mobster in HBO's acclaimed series The Sopranos, died Wednesday, apparently of a heart attack, while on vacation in Rome, he network said.

10:22 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Kim Kardashian USF visit being called a hoax

It started with a tweet and a poster -- Kim Kardashian to speak about marketing and self-promotion at USF.

10:45 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Treetop toilets cause problems for residents in Arkansas neighborhood

A subdivision community is puzzled and concerned when a neighbor displays toilets on poles and a 'trailer park coming soon' sign over a fence.

9:32 AM, Jun 17, 2013

339 gallons of moonshine, 18 weapons seized near Richmond, Virginia

Special agents seized 339 gallons of moonshine, 18 weapons and $617 in cash from the ranch of 63-year-old Ronald Wayne Bray on Monday.

10:28 AM, Jun 19, 2013

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Ireland Nugent takes her first steps on prosthetic legs

George Zimmerman arrives with co-counsel Don West for jury selection in Seminole circuit court June 10, 2013 in Sanford, Florida.(Photo: Pool photo by Joe Burbank)

George Zimmerman Trial: Jury selection

2013 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Photo of a handgun that was found on Trayvon Martins cell phone.

George Zimmerman's lawyers release new Trayvon photos

Bikini Bike Wash in Pensacola

Mason: His baseball IQ is incredible and hes an attractive boy with confidence.

2013 Rays Kid Reporter Entries

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

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

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

An hour north of Tampa, the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park has been entertaining families with underwater Mermaid shows for nearly 60 years. (AP Photo)

'Real' mermaids swimming in Weeki Wachee

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

RED ALERT: Roaches raid entire restaurant!

Jennifer Odom

Cold Case of murdered Florida girl Jennifer Odom

Tammie Fields pictures

Waterspout between Gandy, Howard Frankland bridges

Man's Post-It Note Proposal

Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders go to Michigan for calendar shoot

From left: Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight

3 Ohio women found alive after disappearing 10 years ago

Kaitlyn Hunt in an undated personal photo. Credit: CBS News/Facebook

Florida teen Kaitlyn Hunt arrested for underage same-sex relationship

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