Local News

Presented by
Video
Tampa Bay Area Local News

Bank executive sentenced in wire fraud scheme

9:58 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Today, a U.S. district judge sentenced a Citicorp bank executive to 24 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud.

Colleges combat workforce shortage with training, certification

9:31 PM, Jun 18, 2013

St. Petersburg College and eleven other Florida state and community colleges are implementing a new project to help address the growing skilled workforce shortage faced by Florida's manufacturing industry and related industries.

Tampa Port Authority and Carnival Cruise Lines reach new agreement

9:24 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Today the Tampa Port Authority (TPA) Board of Commissioners approved a new agreement to homeport Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) ships at the Port of Tampa through 2012. 

South Pasadena latest city to request longer yellow lights

8:45 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Backtracking on comments critical of 10 News' coverage of short yellow lights at red light camera intersections, the South Pasadena City Commission voted to ask FDOT for longer yellow lights.

  • Local News

Crash shuts northbound I-75 in Parrish

7:34 PM, Jun 18, 2013

All northbound lanes are blocked on I-75 at Carter Road in Parrish.

Gun found in movie theater bathroom was detective's

6:43 PM, Jun 18, 2013

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.

KinderCare on probation after leaving baby behind

6:41 PM, Jun 18, 2013

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

3 juveniles arrested in Bartow school burglaries

6:13 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Three young boys are in big trouble after they were arrested for burglarizing two schools in the Bartow area.

Ex-school worker accused of molesting children again

6:05 PM, Jun 18, 2013

A 22-year-old Venice man is back in jail Tuesday for allegedly molesting two young girls when he worked in the after-care program at their school.

Detectives: Potential new evidence in Jennifer Odom case

5:44 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis announced Tuesday the sheriff's office is currently working on one particular lead out of hundreds in murder case of Jennifer Odom.

Inside The Box Cafe volunteer gives back

4:56 PM, Jun 18, 2013

A former homeless woman is giving back to Metropolitan Ministries.

Former Buc Anthony Becht hosts kids football camp

4:48 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Former Buccaneers tight end Anthony Bechthosted a football camp for kids at Land O' Lakes High School on Tuesday.

Sarasota man wanted for dealing in stolen property

4:26 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Sarasota Police Department detectives are looking for a Sarasota man wanted for dealing in stolen property, defrauding a pawnbroker and grand theft.

Havendale Blvd reopens after two-vehicle crash

4:14 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Auburndale Police officers have reopened all of Havendale Boulevard after an investigation into a traffic crash involving two vehicles.

Car crashes into Clearwater pawn shop

4:10 PM, Jun 18, 2013

An elderly man suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when the car he was driving slammed into -- and through -- a pawn shop on Drew Street.

Teen sentenced to 6 years in prison for violent crimes

2:20 PM, Jun 18, 2013

A 16-year-old Carrollwood boy will hopefully learn his lesson this time after he received a six-year sentence in a Florida State Prison for a list of violent crimes.

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. 

Happy homecoming for Bay area Marine

1:00 PM, Jun 18, 2013

A Tampa Bay area Marine is back at home and got to meet his daughter for the first time, after spending nine months away.

Mayor Buckhorn looking to bring free Wi-Fi to urban parks

12:48 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Mayor Bob Buckhorn released a Request for Proposals (RFP) Tuesday for a provider who can offer free, outdoor wireless internet access in Tampa's urban parks.

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

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

Tampa PD seeks possible witness, Tiffany Ritter-Posada, in weekend Days Inn murder case

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.

4:02 PM, Jun 17, 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

Gun found by boy in Ybor theater belongs to Hillsborough detective

10 News first broke the story and has learned the weapon was accidentally left behind by a 38-year-old off-duty Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office detective.

11:57 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Clever inmate escapes from Illinois jail

Hidden tools, secret messages on postage stamps, and Houdini-like manuevers; not the makings of a Da Vinci Code sequel, but elements of what seemed like an impossible escape from the jail.

4:51 PM, May 19, 2006

Detectives investigate tip of potential new evidence in Jennifer Odom murder case

Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis announced Tuesday the sheriff's office is currently working on one particular lead out of hundreds in murder case of Jennifer Odom.

4:44 PM, Jun 18, 2013

41 arrested in online, underage sex sting in Polk County

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

4:59 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Police: Woman says domestic abuse led her to shoot husband

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

4:39 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Florida's red-light camera intersections issuing more tickets after yellow light times quietly reduced

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

7 Day | Planner | Live Video | Tropics | Photos

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

More Photo Galleries | Submit Photos

right left