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Great American Cleanup a success

Town 'N Country, Florida -- Community members showed how much they "Love Where They Live" by participating in the 2013 Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Great American Cleanup!

People of all ages checked in at over 84 locations to demonstrate that they love it here in the Tampa Bay area by joining hands and volunteering in this national community improvement event!

MONEY MONDAY: Alonso High's cash goes to A-team bash!

Tampa, Florida-- We've been telling you how we found almost $100,000 for a local school system that was just sitting in a state unclaimed cash and property account- $3,000 of which was for Alonso High School.

Alonso Parents wanted to know how they would spend the money, so we followed up with Principal Louie Diaz to get the scoop.

Ronald McDonald House to honor Olympian at annual gala

Tampa Bay, Florida - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay is pleased to announce that Brandon native, Chris Colwill has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Award of Excellence. 

A presentation of the award will take place at the 14th annual Storybook Ball "Madeline" on Saturday, May 18 at A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa.

Former Maas Brothers employees rave about reunion

Tampa, Florida-- Before the days when urban sprawl snuffed the life out of downtown Tampa's shopping scene, Maas Brothers was the clear giant. 

It stood in the middle of downtown for more than 100 years, but corporate consolidation would eventually spell its doom. The brand was absorbed and later dissolved.

Tampa real estate booming; leads state

Tampa real estate booming; leads state

Tampa, Florida-- The numbers are in, and they are up! More homes were sold last month in the Tampa Bay area than in in the past seven years combined.

According to MLS figures, 3,100 homes were sold in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties last month, a 7 percent increase compared to the same month in 2012.

Home sales prices also increased, up 22 percent over the same time period. 

The average home in the Tampa Bay area sold for $150,000.

Working Women of Tampa Bay present Spring Fling Country Style

Working Women of Tampa Bay present Spring Fling Country Style

Tampa, Florida-- Members of the Working Women of Tampa Bay and NuBarter Tampa are teaming up to host a hootenanny that promises good ol' country-style fun, and benefits for businesses too! 

The event is set for Tuesday, April 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Winthrop barn Theatre in Riverview.

Organizers say to throw on some cowboy boots and get ready for a night filled with entertainment, dancing and networking with various vendors. Food and drinks will be available too!

Pasco Sheriff's captain wins world bench press championship

Pasco County, Florida -- Pasco Sheriff's Captain Mike Ferrantelli is the world champion of the bench press.

The sheriff's office announced Friday morning, Ferrantelli won the 2013 Masters Bench Press World Championship held in Prague, Czech Republic on April 18 - 21.

Ferrantelli won the Gold Medal for the United States bench pressing 578.8 lbs. to win the competition in his class. He is a captain with the PSO's Court Services Bureau.

WATCH his winning bench press below: