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Undercover sting finds problems with plumbing company

8:20 AM, May 21, 2013

After complaints about a Tampa Bay plumbing company, we staged an undercover sting to confirm what customers were telling us.


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Investigation launched into FDOT over short yellow lights

6:44 PM, May 20, 2013

The head of Florida's Senate Transportation Committee has informed FDOT he was launching a legislative investigation into red-light cameras and short yellow lights, following a 10 News Investigation.

10 News Investigators discover short yellow lights

12:01 AM, May 20, 2013

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.

FDOT confirms openness to longer yellows

10:25 PM, May 19, 2013

10 News presses Tampa Mayor Buckhorn on short yellow lights

12:05 AM, May 18, 2013

Short Yellow Lights: Tampa council taking action

12:03 AM, May 18, 2013

Mayor Bob Buckhorn won't talk about Tampa's short yellow lights, but at least one councilwoman wants the city to take a closer look at federal guidelines outlined in this 10 News exclusive investigation.

10 News Investigators point out federal standards being ignored

4:18 PM, May 17, 2013

The following information was provided to numerous elected officials as a resource for analyzing their yellow light lengths, most of which are ignoring federal safety recommendations.

County addressing short yellow light investigation, Tampa won't

10:08 AM, May 16, 2013

The Hillsborough County Commission has instructed staff to study the lengths of its yellow lights at red light camera intersections.

Deal to redevelop Channelside in trouble

8:17 PM, May 15, 2013

The proposal to redevelop Channelside in downtown Tampa is in trouble as the proposed developer is not putting up the money the owner of the property the Port Authority wants.

Short yellow light investigation: Legislators acting immediately

8:20 AM, May 15, 2013

Tuesday afternoon, eight legislators gathered for a post-session forum hosted by Suncoast Tiger Bay. 

Letter from Pinellas Clerk Ken Burke

9:46 PM, May 13, 2013

Pinellas County Clerk Ken Burke has sent a letter to various media outlets regarding new red light camera laws awaiting Governor Scott's signature.

Attorney General investigating KB Home

3:40 PM, May 7, 2013

Following an investigation by 10 News and state regulators, Florida's Attorney General is getting involved in the KB Home mess at Bradenton's Willowbrook Townhomes.

Palmetto's problem police: almost 1/3rd of force has issues

12:09 AM, May 7, 2013

Almost a third  of the Palmetto Police Department have had problems while in the department or in their previous careers in law enforcement.

Tonight at 11: Problem Police

12:00 AM, May 6, 2013

They're paid to serve and protect, but is one local police department spending too much time protecting their own problem cops? 

Board of Medicine allows fondling physician to keep his license

8:18 AM, May 1, 2013

A physician who was convicted of fondling women's breasts is going to be able to keep his license and practice medicine again.

Legislators call for action after 10 News investigation

6:02 PM, Apr 30, 2013

State Sen. Jeff Brandes wants the Division of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles to study Florida's zero-deductable windshield replacement law and issue recommendations on how to combat fraud.

10 News busts windshield replacement salesmen

12:26 AM, Apr 30, 2013

A consumer-friendly law is getting costly for honest consumers.

Taxpayers waste half million on training system that doesn't work

9:52 AM, Apr 17, 2013

Taxpayers funded an interactive training system for the Tampa Fire Department, which was installed in 2007. It still doesn't work today.

Willowbrook residents "still not made whole" by KB Home

7:22 PM, Apr 12, 2013

Despite long days from fleets of construction workers, there is no sign the first three buildings targeted for repairs will be done anytime soon.

Loss for Rep. Buchanan, financial records could go public

10:35 PM, Apr 11, 2013

Sarasota Congressman Vern Buchanan, who has been in a legal battle with a former partner, may be in for deep scrutiny of his financial records after losing a round in court.

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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

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

Whale shark spotted off the coast of Sarasota in 2010. Photo courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory.

World's largest fish: the whale shark

PHOTOS: Seffner homes near sinkhole being demolished

PHOTOS: Woman grabs daughter and runs as fire guts Carrollwood condos

Streamsong Golf Resort features unique beauty

PHOTOS: Moore, Oklahoma tornado and aftermath

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