Arrests made after 3 women shot in Citrus Park

Submitted by Ashley Porter, Multimedia Journalist

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:06am

Citrus Park, Florida -- Two women are dead and another is in stable condition after a shooting inside their home on Manhattan Drive in Citrus Park.

Someone walked into the home just after 11 a.m. and found two women shot, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. By that point, one woman, identified as 56-year-old Fern Giddings, was already dead. The second woman, 52-year-old Nell Mason, died after being rushed to the hospital.

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Kentucky Derby celebration in Tampa

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 10:05am

Tampa, Florida -- Celebrate the Kentucky Derby here in Tampa!

Anyone looking for an exciting way to watch the race with fellow derby enthusiasts should visit Tampa Bay Downs. Along with showing the official race, which airs at 6:24 p.m., there will also be 11 live races to watch at the track.

Also, in keeping with the Bluegrass theme Tampa Bay Downs will sell the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, a mint julep, in souvenir Derby glasses.

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Hillsborough Sheriff's Office sends message on celebratory gunfire

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 9:42am

Hillsborough Sheriff's Office sends message on celebratory gunfire

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Spring and Summer months- they bring sizzling sunshine and lots to celebrate, but Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office recently requested residents to keep saftey in mind, too.

In an official release sent Wednesday, HCSO said a key way to keep it safe is to curb celebratory gunfire and practice responsible gun use.

Read their request word-for-word:

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6 men rob convenience store

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 1:39pm

Tampa, Florida -- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is looking for six men who robbed a 7-Eleven.

Deputies say the men robbed the 7-Eleven store located at 5001 Memorial Highway in Tampa on Tuesday. The six suspects entered the store shortly before 2:30 a.m. and grabbed the clerk, forcing him back behind the store counter. The clerk was then forced to open the cash register.

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Hillsborough County seeks public feedback on its Draft Strategic Plan

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:30am

Hillsborough County seeks public feedback on its Draft Strategic Plan

Hillsborough County, Florida -- After three months of public input and five months of planning workshops, research and retreats, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has created their draft Strategic Plan for the County.

Residents are encouraged to review the draft Strategic Plan and give their comments on the Plan through the Strategic Plan blog, via email or phone by May 14. The County Commission will take their final vote on the Plan at their regular Board meeting on May 15.

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JFK's 1963 visit to Tampa revisited

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 9:24am

TAMPA, Florida (AP) - A writer is gathering memorabilia, photos and firsthand accounts of President Kennedy's Nov. 18, 1963 trip to Tampa for a documentary, book and museum exhibit.

The Tampa Tribune reports that Lynn Marvin Dingfelder is doing the project to honor Kennedy and his visit to the area - not about his assassination in Dallas, four days after the Tampa visit.

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Tampa Yankees Pink Out Night Saturday, May 4

Submitted by Tampa Yankees Baseball

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 8:19am

Tampa Yankees Pink Out Night Saturday, May 4

The Tampa Yankees and The Container Store will team up in the fight against Breast Cancer as they host "Pink Out Night" on Saturday, May 4th, at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Gates open at 5:00pm, and the Tampa Yankees will take on the Clearwater Threshers at 6:00pm. There will be pre-game activities for all fans and a post game fireworks show sponsored by Bright House Networks.

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