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Defense releases photos, texts of Trayvon Martin

11:52 PM, May 23, 2013

George Zimmerman's defense attorneys have released photos and text messages from 17-year-old Trayvon Martin's cell phone ahead of a hearing that will determine whether they can be used at the neighborhood watch leader's trial.

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Tsarnaev friend implicates dead brother, self in murders

11:51 PM, May 22, 2013

Friend of Tamerlan Tsarnaev shot dead by FBI agent during questioning about unsolved homicides.

Man linked to Boston suspect killed by FBI

5:31 PM, May 22, 2013

Friend says victim was an acquaintance of Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

Visit Florida reaps benefits of red hot tourism industry

5:07 PM, May 22, 2013

Florida tourism is on a roll right now and state leaders want to keep up the momentum by spending more on marketing.

Man claims to be cop, gets free admission to strip club

5:07 PM, May 22, 2013

He walked into a strip club, waved an invalid police badge and they waived the cover charge for him and a friend.

Fatal FBI shooting in Orlando linked to Boston bombing

1:58 PM, May 22, 2013

A man from Chechnya with links to one of the Boston bombing suspects was shot and killed by a FBI agent early Wednesday after becoming violent during questioning at an Orlando apartment.

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Survivor of cannibalistic attack thanks community, doctors

11:46 AM, May 22, 2013

Nearly one year ago Ronald Poppo was the target of one of the most gruesome attacks in South Florida's history.

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Man kills Pit Bull to thwart attack

7:44 AM, May 22, 2013

A sixty-eight-year-old Hialeah man says he was forced to stab a Pit Bull mix who was attacking him and his cat inside his home because, "I could have been killed if I didn't do it."

Devil in the details for distributing teacher pay raises in Florida

4:09 PM, May 21, 2013

Florida teachers could start receiving raises soon, now that Gov. Rick Scott has signed the state budget for next year. The $74 billion budget takes effect July 1.

Barbara Walters' daughter arrested for DUI

4:08 PM, May 21, 2013

The 44-year-old daughter of Barbara Walters was arrested early Sunday following a bizarre scene on Interstate 75.

Men may face charges after 'cannonballing' manatees

2:16 PM, May 21, 2013

Wildlife investigators are considering charges against two Cocoa Beach men after a video surfaced online of one man jumping onto a manatee and her calf.

Online support grows for student facing sex charges

10:47 AM, May 21, 2013

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.

Lawyer challenges 'impolitely' blowing horn ticket

10:25 AM, May 21, 2013

A central Florida attorney wants a DeLand police officer to show up in court to explain why he skipped a traffic hearing after pulling him over for "impolitely" honking his horn.

Report: Disney cruise fails to promptly report child molestation

10:14 AM, May 21, 2013

Company officials claimed employees did not know until the next day that a crime was committed.

Record FL Powerball winner can't remain anonymous

4:47 AM, May 21, 2013

It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.

Waiting for word from biggest Powerball winner ever

6:16 PM, May 20, 2013

The Florida Lottery says just like the rest of the world, it is still waiting to hear from the winner of that blockbuster $590 million Powerball jackpot.

Scott signs state budget, vetoes $368M in projects

6:08 PM, May 20, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott uses his veto pen to slash $368 million from next year's state budget, including $50 million to complete a bike trail from St. Petersburg to Brevard County.

Florida conducts ambitious hurricane exercise

5:16 PM, May 20, 2013

Florida's emergency management leaders are really creating a complicated and dangerous scenario for their annual hurricane drill this year.

18-foot python largest ever caught in Florida

2:43 PM, May 20, 2013

A Miami man reportedly caught and killed an 18'8" Burmese python, the largest ever found in the state of Florida.

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Woman falls off 3rd floor balcony in Gainesville

1:40 PM, May 20, 2013

A woman fell from a third floor balcony of a Gainesville apartment during a party.

Scott vetoes nearly $400 million from budget

1:36 PM, May 20, 2013

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is vetoing nearly $400 million from the state's new budget.

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Florida governor steps up pace on signing death warrants

3:16 PM, May 19, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott is signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.

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Fight between neighbors leads to shooting

12:50 PM, May 19, 2013

Authorities are investigating after they say a fight erupted between two neighbors over their dogs led to a shooting in South Florida.

I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.; people in water

The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in northern Washington state collapsed Thursday evening, sending vehicles and people into the water, the state patrol said.

11:02 PM, May 23, 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

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

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.

10:12 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

Cats found in freezer during foreclosure eviction

James Hopkins, 66, is in jail on animal cruelty charges for putting cats in a freezer.

10:29 PM, May 23, 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.

6:32 AM, May 23, 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

Jury deadlocks again on life term or death sentence for Jodi Arias

A Maricopa County Court was unable to agree on a sentence for convicted murderer Jodi Arias, prompting a judge Thursday to declare a mistrial in the sentencing phase of the case.

10:04 PM, May 23, 2013
Photo of a handgun that was found on Trayvon Martins cell phone.

George Zimmerman's lawyers release new Trayvon photos

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.

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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

PHOTOS: I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.

Jodi Arias reacts as judge declares her case a mistrial in a Maricopa County courtroom on May 23, 2013.

Jodi Arias sighs, onlookers sob as judge declares mistrial

Courtesy: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com

PHOTOS: Urban Outfitters prescription line

When bears find easy food sources, like trash cans that are not secured, they tend to return time after time and can get into trouble. Photo courtesy FWC

Record Florida black bear, 620 pounds, captured and relocated

Pasco Animal Services caring for dozens of animals seized

Service goat saves woman from seizures

Carrie Marcink, 28, was arrested in Pinellas County on charges of home invasion robbery and attempted 1st degree murder after reportedly conspiring to break in to a home and brutally beat a 63-year-old woman.

PHOTOS: Woman, 63, in critical condition after brutal break-in

Stacy Jo Bumgarner, 28, arrested for reportedly posting on-line ads for prostitution of minors, and telling the victims what to do and how much to charge.

3 arrested in teenage prostitution ring

Hurricane evacuation signs can be found all over Gulfport!

Behind the scenes WTSP's 2013 Hurricane Special!

Tiger needs surgery to remove hairball

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