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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.

2 sought in over 180 storage unit burglaries

3:43 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Two, Hispanic men are sought for the most recent of five business burglaries in the Town 'N' Country area.

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.

Keep tabs on kids with MamaBear App

12:33 PM, Jun 18, 2013

School's out, and if you're looking for a way to keep tabs on your kids while you're at work, a new app may give you some peace of mind. 

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.

65-year-old woman killed trying to cross St. Pete road

11:33 AM, Jun 18, 2013

A 65-year-old woman was killed Monday night after she was hit by a SUV while trying to cross 66th Street North in the West Lealman area.

Duke Energy names insider to take over for Rogers

11:31 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Duke Energy's chief financial officer will take over for retiring CEO Jim Rogers at the end of the month.

Rookie Myers hits the stage for Tampa Bay Rays

11:23 AM, Jun 18, 2013

The Tampa Bay Rays decided the future is now as Wil Myers was called up and will be in Boston Tuesday as the Rays play a doubleheader with the Red Sox.

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

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

Funny faced photo-booth teen credit card thieves still at large

Police are still looking for these these teenagers who stole a woman's credit card, used it at a movie theater and then took these silly photo booth pics of themselves.

1:10 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Coast Guard reminds watergoers to have a plan after jet ski rescue

This comes after two men were rescued Monday morning on a jet ski, after an overnight search.

11:38 AM, Jun 17, 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

Kim Kardashian's baby daughter is 'beautiful'

Still, no official word on a name, or weight, or delivery details.

1:35 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Mom: Son reported teacher, Lawrence Hughes, had child porn 7 years ago, but was ignored

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.

10:56 PM, Jun 17, 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

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

Dan Butts, of Palm Harbor, killed after falling tree impales him

A 63-year-old Palm Harbor man was killed after a tree he was trying to cut down fell on him.

8:48 AM, 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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