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Police identify suspect who mugged an off-duty deputy

11:32 AM, May 20, 2013

Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of just-turned 22-year-old Damarius Matthews for robbing an off-duty deputy on the evening of May 18.

2 men arrested in killing over iPad in Las Vegas

12:07 AM, May 20, 2013

Two men have been arrested in the killing of a teenage boy over an iPad in Las Vegas, police said Sunday.

Bradenton man stabbed in chest and hospitalized after violent argument

10:46 PM, May 19, 2013

Thomas Lamar was stabbed in the chest during an argument around 5 p.m. by a 17-year-old male.

Could cop have avoided accidentally killing Hofstra student?

5:58 PM, May 19, 2013

The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced the most harrowing decision of a law enforcement career: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high that you must act to save a life, says an expert in the field.

Pizza delivery drivers robbed a week apart in Tarpon Springs

11:50 PM, May 18, 2013

The Tarpon Springs Police Department is looking into whether the robberies of two separate pizza delivery drivers are connected.

Police investigating homicide of foreign citizen

1:35 PM, May 18, 2013

Police are investigating a homicide in the 4800 Block of North 30th Street in Tampa. 

O.J. Simpson's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns

12:06 AM, May 18, 2013

O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that Simpson actually knew his buddies had guns when they went to a hotel room together to reclaim some sports memorabilia.

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.

Cops: Krystle Harrison arrested for biting boyfriend's penis after being refused sex

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.

11:12 AM, May 20, 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

10 News Investigators: Undercover sting finds problems with plumbing company

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

7:20 AM, May 21, 2013

Woozy on wheels: Pedal pubs rolling out everywhere

On the list of things to do at a bachelor or bachelorette party, pedaling a bicycle-like device probably doesn't often come up.

9:59 AM, May 20, 2013

Homeowners beat, kick, taze home invasion suspect

A 19-year-old suspected burglar recovers after police said he was beaten, kicked and shot with a stun gun by victims defending their home.

10:19 AM, May 16, 2013

Seffner man Ervin Washington shot and killed in driveway, wife Emon Kellar charged with first degree murder

Hillsborough County Sheriff's detectives have charged the wife of 33-year-old Ervin Washington, who was found shot to death outside their home, with his murder.

2:59 PM, May 20, 2013

Changes coming to Tampa's skyline; 153 stories in the works

The skyline of Downtown Tampa is growing by 153 floors. 10 News has reviewed the plans that reveal a true transformation.

7:19 AM, May 20, 2013

Florida, nation await Zephyrhills Powerball winner

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.

11:46 AM, May 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

Internet mugshot sensation, Meagan Simmons a.k.a the attractive convict, sets record straight

Meagan Simmons, arrested for Driving Under the Influence in July of 2010, speaks to 10 News after her "hot" mugshot has gone viral over the internet. 

8:38 AM, Apr 9, 2013

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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: Black bear stuck in tree in Tampa

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

Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Photos

Damage is seen after a twister near Oklahoma City on Monday. (Photo: KFOR)

Oklahoma City hit by massive tornado

Storms caused a treeto fall on this home off Tighe and Lennar Avenues

Tampa storms cause trees to fall on homes, other damages

Manatee parents, students protest teacher pay cuts

Bill Becker, 87, of Toms River built a replica of Yankee Stadium out of 75,000 matchsticks. It was on display in the Bronx last week and will be exhibited at the Yogi Berra Museum in Montclair next.

Man builds Yankee Stadium replica with 75,000 matchsticks

Fatal shooting outside Seffner home

John Doe 19 may be involved with the attempted sexual exploitation of children and the sexual abuse of a minor. Photos of him were found on a video being traded on the Internet, say FBI officials.

20 Years Of FBI's Innocent Images Program

Red Lion Bar stabbing - WITNESS PICS

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

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