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Tiger has four-pound hairball surgically removed

6:30 PM, May 22, 2013

It's a typical story of a cat with a hairball, only the cat weighs approximately 400 pounds, and what seems to be a giant hairball, is too big to be removed without surgery.

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Municipal worker arrestd for stealing city property

3:38 PM, May 22, 2013

The Bartow Police Department has arrested a city employee suspected of dealing in stolen property belonging to the City of Bartow.

Demolition of homes near Seffner sinkhole begins

1:34 PM, May 22, 2013

It was the night of February 28th when Jeff Bush was swallowed alive by a sinkhole in his Seffner home.

Hulk Hogan does the weather at 10 News, Brother!

1:03 PM, May 22, 2013

Our buddy Hulk Hogan dropped by 10 News today, delivered the weather forecast with Bobby Deskins, and talked traffic with Holley Sinn. You're gonna LOVE this, Brother!

Wednesday's Child: Nancy

12:25 PM, May 22, 2013

Nancy is a 14-year-old who loves trying out new styles on her friends. She wants to be hairstylist one day.

Where is this missing soldier from Bradenton?

11:58 AM, May 22, 2013

He was last seen purchasing a bus ticket in San Angelo, Texas.

Police ask public for help locating missing Winter Haven girl

11:28 AM, May 22, 2013

Winter Haven Police are asking for the public's help in locating Allyssa Marie Atkinson after she went missing on Monday.

Scientists want reports of whale shark sightings

11:00 AM, May 22, 2013

Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory are asking the public to keep their eyes peeled for the world's largest fish.

Impact Wrestling live at USF Sundome

10:55 AM, May 22, 2013

Impact Wrestling is coming to the USF Sun Dome along with a local Tampa man: Hulk Hogan. 

Randy Jackson to visit MacDill

10:43 AM, May 22, 2013

American Idol's Randy Jackson will be in town Thursday for a visit to MacDill Air Force Base.

Man who stole deputy's purse has been arrested

10:30 AM, May 22, 2013

The man who stole an off-duty deputy's purse has been arrested. 

Storms return again today

9:42 AM, May 22, 2013

The mid to late day storms will return once again today as highs make the mid 80s.  The rain chances will begin to decrease tomorrow and then dry up altogether as we go through Memorial Day Weekend!  It will be hot this weekend with highs near 90.

Condo fire leaves 8 families without homes

9:32 AM, May 22, 2013

An fire has destroyed a condominium building Wednesday morning leaving 8 families without homes. 

Woman grabs daughter and runs as fire guts Carrollwood condos

9:13 AM, May 22, 2013

A woman barely had time to scoop up her daughter and run when a fire tore through their apartment building.

Rescued dachshunds find new homes

8:20 AM, May 22, 2013

Eleven males and six females that were surrendered in an animal cruelty case went up for adoption Tuesday morning in Winter Haven.

Teen accused of stealing identities to collect debit cards

11:57 PM, May 21, 2013

It's believed that for three months, he was able to obtain names, birth dates, and social security numbers by using his mother's work computer.

Driver uses shotgun to blast out car window in road rage incident

11:56 PM, May 21, 2013

Cops say it all started as two vehicles were traveling southbound on US 41. 

14-year-old struck by car on US 19 in Clearwater

9:05 PM, May 21, 2013

Clearwater Police say US 19 northbound is once again open following an accident involving a 14-year-old boy.

Girl sexually assaulted while trying to sell juice boxes

8:28 PM, May 21, 2013

A 46-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl who was selling juice boxes in a trailer park Monday afternoon.

Disaster in Oklahoma can worry kids in Tampa Bay

8:26 PM, May 21, 2013

You can hardly turn on your TV or computer or pick up a newspaper without seeing images of the tornado destruction in Oklahoma. But experts advise you to limit your kids' exposure.

Streamsong Golf Resort features unique beauty

7:45 PM, May 21, 2013

It's a diamond in the "rough" worth searching for, as long as you know where to look.

Weather damages, closes library in Carrollwood

6:21 PM, May 21, 2013

Additional information regarding the library and tomorrow's hours of operation will be released as it is available.

IRS protest draws hundreds in Tampa

6:06 PM, May 21, 2013

About 300 people protested outside the IRS offices in Tampa today. The group was demonstrating against the IRS for improperly targeting conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

Oklahoma tornado victim search efforts winding down

After nearly 24 hours of searching, the fire chief said he was confident there were no more bodies or survivors in the rubble.


8:56 AM, May 22, 2013

Hulk Hogan does the weather at 10 News, Brother!

Our buddy Hulk Hogan dropped by 10 News today, delivered the weather forecast with Bobby Deskins, and talked traffic with Holley Sinn. You're gonna LOVE this, Brother!

1:03 PM, May 22, 2013

Kaitlyn Hunt support grows online; 18-year-old facing sex charges for relationship with 14-year-old girl

A Florida man says a case of love versus the law has left his daughter, a high school student, facing criminal charges that could land her in prison and require her to register as a sex offender.

10:47 AM, May 21, 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

Ty the tiger has surgery to remove giant, four-pound hairball

It's a typical story of a cat with a hairball, only the cat weighs approximately 400 pounds, and what seems to be a giant hairball, is too big to be removed without surgery.

5:30 PM, May 22, 2013

Amy's Baking Company co-owner Samy Bouzaglo faces deportation, lawyer says it's unrelated to Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' appearance

The co-owner of a restaurant that has been the center of controversy ever since appearing on the culinary reality TV show "Kitchen Nightmares" is facing deportation.

9:38 AM, May 22, 2013

U-Haul full of animals abandoned by Frances Evans found outside a Spring Hill Publix, deputies say

Nearly 40 cats had to be euthanized Tuesday after they were found, along with other animals, in a U-Haul truck abandoned in the parking lot of a Spring Hill Publix.

5:02 PM, May 22, 2013

Wesley Chapel Accident: John Porter dies after crash into dump truck, all lanes reopened

The Florida Highway Patrol has reported the sad news that the driver of the car involved in an accident with a dump truck on I-75 near SR 56 Tuesday has died.

2:30 PM, May 21, 2013

Florida Lottery prepares for $590M Powerball winner

The Florida Lottery prepares to greet the winner of the $590 million Powerball jackpot.

2:50 PM, May 22, 2013

Driver uses shotgun to blast out car window in road rage incident

Cops say it all started as two vehicles were traveling southbound on US 41. 

10:56 PM, May 21, 2013

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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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