Shopping & Services

Local cleaning companies offer free services to women with cancer

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

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012, 8:22am

Local cleaning companies offer free services to women with cancer

Tampa, FL-- Fourteen local maid services in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area will "Clean for a Reason" this season, as they join national efforts to provide FREE cleaning services to women in the area undergoing cancer treatment.

Local Cleaning for a Reason service providers include:

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Fresh Market Pumpkin Fest this weekend!

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

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012, 10:22am

Tampa, FL-- Fresh Market stores nation wide will host a Pumpkin Festival sampling event this Saturday, October 13, and Sunday, October 14.

Customers are invited to celebrate the flavors of Fall at the Pumpkin Festival, which will allow for full enjoyment of special offers and samples of some of the specialty grocer’s favorite autumn and pumpkin inspired items.

Items for sampling will include:

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Hillsborough County Parks: From nature to Wi-Fi

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

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 2:40pm

Hillsborough County Parks: From nature to Wi-Fi

Tampa, FL-- Hillsborough County Park, Recreation and Conservation is excited to announce that free Wi-Fi service is now available at 12 recreation centers.

According to the county, this Wi-Fi service will available from 7 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week, and is part of Hillsborough County's efforts to continuously improve the experiences at its facilities for its residents.

The following recreation centers were selected to offer free Wi-Fi because they are the busiest:

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Need a new Mattress? A good guide for a good night's sleep

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

Thursday, October 4th, 2012, 6:25pm

Need a new Mattress? A good guide for a good night's sleep

Hillsborough County, FL-- The Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency warns mattress consumers of scams that could make your search for successful sleeping a nightmare.

Check out their latest newsletter, "Consumer Sense" to make sure you're prepared for your purchasing!

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Belle of the Ball to hand out homecoming dresses to those in need

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

Saturday, September 22nd, 2012, 7:51am

Belle of the Ball to hand out homecoming dresses to those in need

Seminole, Florida-- The Belle of the Ball Project will distribute homecoming dresses to high school girls from low-income families in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. The event kicks off today at 10 a.m. and will last through 2 p.m. at the Seminole Mall.

Unable to make it today? Don't worry; almost 4,000 quality dresses will be there for the choosing (along with shoes and purses!) on October 6 and 20, and again on November 3.

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Free health screenings at Carrollwood Sam's Club

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Friday, September 7th, 2012, 8:21am

Free health screenings at Carrollwood Sam's Club

Tampa, Florida - Sam's Club on North Dale Mabry in Carrollwood is offering free diabetes and vision screenings for members and the public on Saturday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1.9 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each year, and the disease is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults in the U.S. If trends continue, 1 out of 3 U.S. adults will have diabetes by 2050.

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Winn Dixie: Voluntary recall in Central and South Florida stores

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

Sunday, September 2nd, 2012, 1:24pm

Winn Dixie: Voluntary recall in Central and South Florida stores

Central and South Florida-- Winn-Dixie announced an immediate voluntary recall of select cut fruit produced by the Renaissance Food Group Friday.

The recall, taking place in Central and South Florida Winn Dixie stores only, serves as a precaution because the prodcuts contain a mango ingredient that has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella braenderup, Winn Dixie representatives said in a release.

The products with Daniella Brand Mangoes distributed by Splendid Products are a part of the recall. They are as follows:

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