4th Annual Tour de Clay

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, December 8th, 2011, 2:31pm

Six diverse pottery studios throw open their doors in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Come out and support the Carrollwood Huricanes at the Ray-Jay

Submitted by Cris Mullen, Producer

Thursday, December 8th, 2011, 11:21am

Carrollwood, Florida - It's really the experience of a lifetime for some football playing youngsters. The Carrollwood D1 midgets won the FYD championship.

That means they'll be taking on the Citrus Park Bills at Raymond James Stadium on December 10. The Game Day of Champions is sponsored by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and begins at 10:00 a.m

Hurricanes supporters are invited to come out and join the tailgate party in the stadium parking lot for hamburgers, hotdogs and a whole lot of fun.

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Controlled burns Thursday in Hillsborough

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Thursday, December 8th, 2011, 11:20am

Tampa, Florida - The Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is conducting two prescribed burnson Thursday.

The prescribed burn at Balm-Boyette Scrub Preserve, Balm-Boyette Road in Lithia is for the purpose of fuel reduction to reduce wildfire hazard.

The prescribed burn at Upper Tampa Bay Park, 8001 Double Branch Road in Tampa is for the purpose of ecological site management.

Both burns will last one day.

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$19 million in grants report shows only 18 families are helped

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Thursday, December 8th, 2011, 10:45am

Tamap, Florida -- The federal government has sent millions of dollars to Hillsborough County to help low income families live in decent housing under what is called the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Although the county was given the grant in 2009, a September report shows that the families that have been helped is less than you can count on your toes and fingers.

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PRECO returns more than $726,000 to members

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 2:13pm

PRECO returns more than $726,000 to members

Wauchula, FL -- Residents are about to get a check from their own utility company. The Board of Directors of Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO), based in Wauchula, has authorized the release of more than $726,300 in capital credit payments to approximately 11,500 consumer-members this month.

A benefit from electric cooperatives owned by served individuals is that they can see a return of excess revenue, called margins, in the form of capital credits. Meaning, when there is excess revenue, the co-op pays its members in cash.

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Looking to fill up on the cheap?

Submitted by Cris Mullen, Producer

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 11:53am

Carrollwood, Florida - If you're looking to save a few bucks next time you fill up your gas tank, we've got you covered.

At the Shell on N. Dale Mabry Hwy and Hudson Lane, you can fill up for $3.19/gallon.

Another spot to find some cheap gas is the 7-Eleven, also on N. Dale Mabry Hwy and Hudson Lane. There you can fill up for $3.21/gallon.

To find the cheapest prices in your neighborhood or to let other drivers know about a sweet deal, head over to wtsp.com/gas.

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''It's Freezing in Here''

Submitted by Cris Mullen, Producer

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 11:52am

Carrollwood, Florida - Sketch comedy comes to the Carrollwood Cultural Center.

As the cold weather moves in, take shelter by attending On The Brink Presents: It's Freezing In Here. Amongst several theme-based skits, most of the show will range in topics from Frank Sinatra's early days to the awkward relationship between Jesus and Satan.

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