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Public's help needed in cold case fatal hit and run

2:07 PM, Jun 18, 2013

The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help with information on a fatal hit and run on U.S. Hwy 301 back in November 2012.

Teacher arrested for child porn described as "popular and respected"

2:03 PM, Jun 18, 2013

A Polk County judge set Lawrence Douglas Hughes' bond Friday afternoon at $100,000.

Porn store robber sought in Sarasota

1:50 PM, Jun 18, 2013

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that occurred at a north Sarasota business Tuesday morning.

Cops: Man batters officer, escapes arrest in Riverview

1:45 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Despite a suspect's violent attempt to escape his arrest, Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies say they later caught him, cuffed him and charged him with warranted, and new charges Monday morning. 

K-9 finds wanted robber under clothes in his closet

12:26 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Deputies have arrested a man wanted in the armed robbery of an elderly woman as she left a Bradenton Walmart store Monday morning.

Man shot during meetup at Port Richey home

11:52 AM, Jun 18, 2013

A Port Richey man has been charged with attempted murder after he opened fire on a man who came by his home to collect money.

Dog found decomposing inside St. Pete home

9:42 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Swarms of flies and the stench of putrification- they're the telltale signs of death, and they're just what lead a neighbor to discover a horrible scene inside a St. Petersburg home.

Grieving mom says roads not safe with fugitive loose

2:15 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Christopher Ponce is accused of cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while awaiting trial in a fatal DUI case.  

Mom: Son reported teacher with child porn years ago

11:56 PM, Jun 17, 2013

A Polk Co. teacher was caught with child porn on school computers last week, and one mom says the entire situation could have been stopped years ago if her son's complaint was taken seriously.

Brandon man shot after fight in parking lot

10:24 PM, Jun 17, 2013

A man is being treated for multiple gunshot wounds after an argument broke out in the parking lot of a Brandon apartment complex, Hillsborough Sheriff's deputies say. 

Vandals strike school's agricultural program twice in two weeks

8:38 PM, Jun 17, 2013

The school's principal says the most heartbreaking damage was to the Tilapia fish farm. The staff found more than 100 fish dead, killed when vandals dumped the air pump into the water.

Online, underage sex sting nets 41 in Polk County

5:59 PM, Jun 17, 2013

The latest undercover Internet sting where Polk deputies pose as teenagers had some disturbing results.

Police: Woman says domestic abuse led her to shoot husband

5:39 PM, Jun 17, 2013

A woman has been charged with attempted murder police say she admitted to shooting her husband multiple times early Sunday morning.

Police seek possible witness in Days Inn murder case

5:02 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Tampa Police investigators are looking for a woman who they say may be a witness in the case of 28-year-old Brando Julia Masquero's murder.

Polk 911 operator charged with shoplifting

4:38 PM, Jun 17, 2013

On Sunday, June 16, Bartow Police officers arrested an employee of the Polk County Sheriff's Office for shoplifting.

Man accused of threatening to kill Pasco sheriff

4:33 PM, Jun 17, 2013

A man is behind bars after deputies say he threatened to kill Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco and had the means to do it.

Pasco funeral home director arrested for grand theft

4:06 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Deputies say a Pasco County funeral home director stole money that was intended to go into his clients trust funds.

Man enraged over lost cell phone attacks brother, deputy

3:52 PM, Jun 17, 2013

A Wesley Chapel man is behind bars Monday after he got so angry over a lost cell phone he reportedly attacked his brother and a deputy who tried to step in and end the fight.

Man brings child to buy drugs

1:50 PM, Jun 17, 2013

A man and his friend are behind bars after police say they brought a six-year-old boy to a north Sarasota home to buy drugs.

Two women steal $3,000 in purses from Tampa mall

12:00 PM, Jun 17, 2013

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for two women who stole 10 designer purses worth more than $3,000 from a store at Citrus Park Mall.

Man wanted for stealing, pawning computer equipment

11:52 AM, Jun 17, 2013

Sarasota Police Department officers are looking for an Osprey man who is accused of stealing computer equipment from a girlfriend and selling it to a pawn store.

4 charged in Ohio with enslaving mother, daughter

A disabled mother and her 6-year-old daughter were discovered being held captive in an Ohio home for two years.

4:20 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Jennifer Odom Murder Case: Detectives search lake for potential new evidence

A large object is expected to be pulled out of Lake Jovita on Wednesday.

7:24 AM, Jun 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

Largo KinderCare on probation after leaving baby behind

It's an almost unbelievable case of alleged child neglect in Pinellas County.

5:41 PM, Jun 18, 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

Loaded gun found in movie theater bathroom belonged to Hillsborough County Sheriff's Detective Luke Hussey

Police say a loaded handgun found in an Ybor City movie theater bathroom on Father's Day belonged to an off-duty Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy.

5:43 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Do My Job: Radio Host

My wife once asked me (while I was working for ESPN radio), "How can you talk and talk and talk about sports all day?"  Well, it was easy.  It was something I loved to do. 

5:27 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Day care worker, Tammy Eppley, accused of drugging snacks for nap-time

A central Ohio day care worker sprinkled drugs on snacks to get children in her day care to sleep during the day, according to police charges filed Monday that the

6:27 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Great Dane found decomposing inside St. Pete home

Swarms of flies and the stench of putrification- they're the telltale signs of death, and they're just what lead a neighbor to discover a horrible scene inside a St. Petersburg home.

8:42 AM, Jun 18, 2013

'America's Most Wanted' fugitive, Brett David Bowyer, captured after violating Florida's Move Over Law

A bit of careless driving is what ultimately led to the capture of one the country's most wanted criminals on June 12.

5:19 PM, Jun 18, 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

Jennifer Odom

Cold Case of murdered Florida girl Jennifer Odom

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

Florida teen Kaitlyn Hunt arrested for underage same-sex relationship

F-word, profanity found on sports bar receipt

Car crashes into pawn shop

Man rummages through Uncle Bob's Storage unit

Man attempts to break into landscaping trailer

Dog found decomposing inside St. Pete home

Boy's mini-horse causes neighborhood controversy

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