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Outdoor travel writers to explore Nature Coast

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:13pm
Outdoor travel writers to explore Nature Coast

 

The Citrus, Hernando and Pasco County Offices of Tourism Development are promoting the Nature Coast the old fashioned way, by word-of-mouth.

A week-long trip from May 19-26, called the “Nature Coast” FAM Tour, is designed for outdoor/travel writers to experience some of Florida’s best attractions.

The six journalists, who have been published in many notable publications including Alaska Airlines, Southern Living, and Gonomad.com among others, will travel from as far away as California, Oregon and Massachusetts. 

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Residents can apply for Citizen Boards and Councils

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 10:33pm
Residents can apply for Citizen Boards and Councils

 

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Hillsborough County Commissioners are seeking residents to serve on several County citizen advisory boards and councils.

Residents interested in seeking appointment must be registered voters in Hillsborough County.

These are voluntary positions, and members serve without compensation. Applicants may apply to more than one board, but may only serve on one board at a time.

The deadline for applying is June 14, 2012. Appointments will be scheduled for a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in July 2012.

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Drop anchor at the Tampa Bay Boat Show!

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 12:49pm
Drop anchor at the Tampa Bay Boat Show!

Tampa, Florida-- The Tampa Bay Boat Show sails into the Fairgrounds on May 18, 19, and 20.

Cruise through the showcase of big boats, little boats, and everything in between, and let's not leave out the latest in fishing and boating supplies.

Smooth sailing for your pockets too, as this event is free!

Schedule:

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Investigation leads to prescription drug bust in Pasco

Submitted by Meilin Tompkins, 10 News intern
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 12:44pm
Investigation leads to prescription drug bust in Pasco

Pasco County, Florida - Two people were arrested Sunday after over 4,000 prescription pills were found in their car during a traffic stop. 

The sheriff's office says the traffic stop was initiated based on probable cause to arrest both 38-year-old Damiana Alvarado and Ramon Aguilar-Hernandez and to seize their silver 2007 Honda 4D vehicle. The two were returning from South Florida at the time with the pills.

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Nominate your favorite teacher in Pollo Tropical campaign

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 10:47am
Nominate your favorite teacher in Pollo Tropical campaign

Pollo Tropical is honoring teachers throughout May by giving 15 teachers from 15 counties free Pollo Tropical for a year through its Teacher of the Year campaign.

The winning teachers from each county are the ones with the most nominations from students and parents in their respective county.

For those who nominate a teacher, you will get a free small Pollo Tropical Tropichop with any drink purchase.

All public, private or charter school teachers in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties are eligible to be entered.

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Hillsborough School Sports Awards Ceremony moved

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter
Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 1:03pm
Hillsborough School Sports Awards Ceremony moved

Tampa, Florida -- There is a change in the The Hillsborough County Public Schools spring sports awards.

The awards have been moved from Thursday, May 24, at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, May 23, at 10 a.m., in the school board auditorium at 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa.

Team GPA and individual sport awards will be presented for baseball (GPA only), softball, track and field, tennis, and flag football. The Vernon Kohrn Award for total athletic program also will be awarded.

For more information, contact District Athletic Director Lanness Robinson at 813-273-7536.

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13-year-olds start New Tampa brush fire

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 10:04am

 

Tampa, Florida- A pair of thirteen-year-olds playing with matches took responsibility Thursday evening for accidently starting a 4-acre brush fire that grew dangerously close to homes in the Ashington Estates subdivision of Tampa Palms. 

The teens were questioned by fire investigators on scene, but will not be charged with a crime because they immediately reported the fire and there was no damage to surrounding homes.

Around 6:30 p.m., one of the teens called 911 for help after trying to put the fire out himself with water in a bucket.   

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