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Abortion pill victim says she fears for her own life

12:05 AM, May 18, 2013

Remee Jo Lee, 26, says if John Andrew Welden gets out of jail she's afraid he'll come after her.

Long Island college student, armed intruder killed

9:52 PM, May 17, 2013

A 21-year-old Hofstra University junior and an armed intruder were fatally shot in an overnight break-in near the school's Long Island campus, police said Friday.

Three arrested in high school burglary

5:59 PM, May 17, 2013

Three men have been arrested in the burglary of Lake Wales High School.

Deputy arrests "sovereign citizen" on school grounds

3:47 PM, May 17, 2013

A Hillsborough County School Resource Deputy has arrested a self- proclaimed "sovereign citizen" outside a middle school. 

Man found guilty of drug dealing, faces life sentence

3:28 PM, May 17, 2013

A federal jury found a Tampa, with a history of drug dealing, guilty for again conspiring to deal drugs in Hillsborough County.

Deputies search for burglar who hit 8 vehicles

1:59 PM, May 17, 2013

Detectives are looking for the person who broke into eight vehicles in the Ridgemoor area of Palm Harbor on the morning of May 7.

Deputies arrest couple with help of K9

11:17 AM, May 17, 2013

Deputies have arrested a couple, including a man who has 22 outstanding warrants. 

Victim in rape case says sex was consensual

12:04 AM, May 17, 2013

Preston Meierhoff was originally charged with battery, sexual battery, burglary to a residence, and false imprisonment.  His ex-girlfriend wants the sexual battery and burglary charges be dropped.

Polk: 16 arrested in retail theft ring

11:06 PM, May 16, 2013

Polk County Sheriff's Office have arrested 16 people who are suspected of stealing from over 20 stores throughout Polk County.

Cops: Homeless man admits to brutal Brandon murder

9:42 PM, May 16, 2013

What began as a "suspicious death" investigation in Brandon Tuesday morning has since become a homicide investigation with brutal details. 

Pasco gun shop owner sentenced to 5 years in prison

7:08 PM, May 16, 2013

The target of a series of 10 News Investigators stories, Gary Galati, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison on drug and gun charges.

Arrest made in fatal bicyclist hit and run crash

7:03 PM, May 16, 2013

Troopers say they have made an arrest the overnight fatal hit and run crash involving a bicyclist in Clearwater.

Parents who left toddler in car for 8 hours charged

6:22 PM, May 16, 2013

A Tampa couple accused of leaving their 23-month-old son in an SUV for 8 hours is now facing charges of aggravated child neglect.

Police: 2nd suspect arrested in New Orleans parade shooting

6:12 PM, May 16, 2013

A second suspect has been arrested in the shooting that injured 20 people at a parade on Mother's Day.

Woman allegedly slipped abortion pill speaks to FBI

6:03 PM, May 16, 2013

There's new information in the disturbing case of a Remee Lee, who lost her pregnancy last month after her boyfriend, John Welden, allegedly gave her the abortion pill without her knowing.

High school student busted for "bullying", robbing peer

5:17 PM, May 16, 2013

A Winter Haven High School teen with an extensive criminal history has been busted for bullying after he reportedly robbed one of his peers on multiple occasions. 

Homeless man arrested for multiple robberies

4:13 PM, May 16, 2013

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a man responsible for five robberies within the span of two weeks. 

Registered sex offender arrested for 2011 child sex battery

4:09 PM, May 16, 2013

Two years after it allegedly happened, deputies say the child victim of a sexual battery shared her story, and now they have the accused man behind bars. 

Florida's crime rate dropped 6.5 percent in 2012

3:51 PM, May 16, 2013

Florida's overall crime rate is dropping.

Police: Teen jumped by two others at Siesta Key Beach

3:25 PM, May 16, 2013

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested two Sarasota teenagers for beating a third teen at Siesta Key beach on May 6.

Over $100K in drugs seized from 2 Pasco homes

3:17 PM, May 16, 2013

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office have confiscated a large amount of drugs from two homes. 

Pre-med student arrested for tricking girlfriend into taking abortion pill

11:58 AM, May 16, 2013

The last post on Andrew Welden's Facebook page is as sad as it is chilling. Just four simple words: "Please pray for me."

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

Powerball win in Zephyrhills makes history

It was a single Quick Pick ticket sold on Saturday at a Publix in Zephyrhills that won the largest Powerball jackpot ever, according to Florida Lottery officials.

11:03 PM, May 19, 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

Coca-Cola recipe found? Georgia man says he has it

The recipe is held in a safe at the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. But now, one Georgia man believes he may have accidentally discovered the secret formula.

9:51 AM, May 13, 2013

Cliff Kluge sells 'Coca-Cola' recipe on eBay for $15 million

For a brief moment, it looked like the Georgia man who suspects he owns the long sought-after recipe for Coca-Cola was $15 million richer because of it.

4:21 PM, May 15, 2013

Florida Lottery: Tampa Bay's luckiest stores

Publix appears to be the best place to buy a winning lotto ticket in Tampa. 

11:00 PM, May 19, 2013

James Klingbeil arrested after injuring four during bar stabbing in Indian Rocks Beach

Deputies have arrested a man after he injured four people during an Indian Rocks Beach Bar stabbing incident. Bar patrons held suspect down until deputies arrived on scene.

3:59 AM, May 20, 2013

Four people escape burning boat off Egmont Key

Four people managed to escape from a burning boat near Egmont Key.

11:29 PM, May 19, 2013

Target of 10 News Investigators, New Port Richey gun shop owner Gary Galati, sentenced to 5 years on drug and gun charges

The target of a series of 10 News Investigators stories, Gary Galati, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison on drug and gun charges.

6:08 PM, May 16, 2013

Teen arrested after cops say she bit man's penis

A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.

8:49 PM, May 19, 2013

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Amanda Berry (center) hugs her sister Beth Serrano and Berrys 6-year-old child  after being reunited in a Cleveland hospital on May 6. Berry, her child and two other women were found in a house near downtown Cleveland after being missing for about a decade.

3 Ohio women found alive after disappearing 10 years ago

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

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

PHOTOS: Hakken children reunited with grandparents

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

 Samantha Arena delivers food in a recently renovated store in downtown Atlanta that looks very un-Hooters-like with its outdoor dining area; its wall-to-wall windows and its large, entree salad bowls -- one of which comes loaded with fresh spinach and knuckle-sized shrimp.  Michael A. Schwarz, USA TODAY

The past and future of Hooters

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

Tampa bay swimmers raise $150,000 for cancer research

Reporter Beau Zimmer gets ready to pop the top off the first beer.

10 News Reporter "gets drunk" to test newly proposed legal limit

Traffic crash under I-75 bridge

Car and van collide in Pasco County

Plant City school bus rollover crash

PHOTOS: Brush fire spreads to nearby junkyard in Tampa

K9 assists with arrest

Courtesy: @HCSOSheriff

PHOTOS: Black bear stuck in tree in Tampa

Rescuers save Florida panther kitten

Fatal bicyclist hit and run crash in Clearwater

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