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Why do they call it that? Holiday, Florida

10:53 AM, Dec 21, 2011

You've heard of bank holidays. But what about a bank that created a holiday? It's the perfect season for the story behind the name of Holiday, Florida.

Why do they call it that? How Harbour Island got its new name

6:23 AM, Dec 14, 2011

Next month, when Gasprailla pirates swashbuckle their way into Tampa, many will sail past Harbour Island -- a man-made island with a brand new name.

Why do they call it that? Peaceful spring named for big jerk

8:28 AM, Dec 7, 2011

Next week marks the anniversary of the death of a pioneering Tampa judge. But many people also considered that judge to be one of Tampa's biggest jerks.

Why do they call it that? A veteran's legacy of learning

8:38 AM, Nov 9, 2011

We'll honor our veterans this Friday. Here's the story of one of the thousands of World War II vets who built the Tampa Bay we love today.

Why do they call it that? Billy Graham's beginnings on a Tampa street

7:29 AM, Nov 2, 2011

Billy Graham, one of the world's most amazing people, celebrates his 93rd birthday this week. And the time he spent on Tampa's Franklin Street changed the world.

Why do they call it that? Halloween at the cemetery

10:53 AM, Oct 26, 2011

Halloween is almost here -- so come to Tampa's oldest public cemetery, where politicians and pirates rest side by side, and you won't believe where some of these folks are buried!

Why do they call that? Small street helps solve big mystery

6:54 AM, Oct 19, 2011

A history mystery that puzzled people for 150 years -- solved thanks to a connection to a humble Tampa street.

Why do they call it that? Tampa's first great ball player

6:45 AM, Oct 12, 2011

With Spring Training for dozens of teams in Tampa Bay, so many great players came through here. But Al Lopez came from here -- from a humble white wooden house in Ybor City.

Why do they call it that? Explorer or murderer?

6:25 AM, Oct 5, 2011

Was he a brave explorer or a murdering thief? Columbus Day is coming up next week, and a busy Tampa road has his name on it.

Why do they call it that? Climb inside UT's towers

8:10 AM, Sep 28, 2011

They're icons of Tampa Bay: The onion-shaped silver minarets at the top of the University of Tampa. We'll tell you the story behind them -- and we'll take up you inside one!

Why do they call it that? The old lady watching over Tampa

10:12 AM, Sep 22, 2011

She's seen just about everything; she's one old lady. But time has been mighty kind to her. Here's a look at the importance... of Hortense.

Why do they call it that? The Columbia Restaurant

8:38 AM, Sep 14, 2011

This place is more than a restaurant. It's a connection right back to the immigrants who first settled in Ybor City and Tampa. But how did the Columbia Restaurant get its famous name?

Why do they call it that? Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

10:10 AM, Sep 7, 2011

One of our favorite "Why do they call it that?" segments is the piece we did just over a year ago with Lee Roy Selmon. He met us at his restaurant and talked about how his name ended up on an expressway.

Why do they call it that: University of Tampa

11:42 AM, Aug 31, 2011

It's back to school this week for one of Florida's most respected and beautiful universities. But, get this, the University of Tampa got its start in the chemistry lab of a high school.

Why do they call it that? Back to school edition

10:55 AM, Aug 17, 2011

Just imagine, for five seconds, living in this state without air conditioning. Well -- thanks to this guy -- that sticky, sweaty nightmare is over.

Why do they call it that? Tiny town named for big-time guy

9:23 AM, Aug 10, 2011

It's a super-small town named for one big, courageous man. The story of this place will take you across Florida as you run for your life!

Why do they call it that? The school that wouldn't quit

8:58 AM, Aug 3, 2011

This school was burned to the ground just days after it opened. But the teachers wouldn't quit, and the rebuilt school has been running for more than 100 years.

Why do they call it that? Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

8:16 AM, Jul 27, 2011

Ahh, summertime. It's a great time to go to the waterfront in downtown Tampa and relax. And one of the hot-weather hotspots honors a key person who made the city's riverfront romantic.

Why do they call it that? Palma Ceia

9:14 AM, Jul 20, 2011

It sounds peaceful. It sounds beautiful. But it's all a sham. There's a surprising story behind one of South Tampa's oldest neighborhoods.

Why do they call it that? Part of Tampa owned by Cuba

9:08 AM, Jul 13, 2011

Step under an arch, and walk into a different country. No, it's not Epcot -- it's Ybor City. Part of Tampa is owned by another country.

Why do they call it that? Space shuttle final flight edition

8:48 AM, Jul 6, 2011

It's hard to believe the final flight is Friday. America's space shuttles have inspired us for 30 years now. But their names go back much further than that.

Feds sue anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan over back taxes

The federal government has filed a lawsuit to force anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan to provide her financial records to the Internal Revenue Service.

9:41 AM, Feb 22, 2012

Stephen Brewster arrested in Sarasota for the 40th time

His rap sheet seems like it's a mile long and his mug shots number more than most people have pictures on their Facebook page.

5:47 PM, Feb 21, 2012

25% of super PAC money coming from just 5 rich donors

Analysis: 5 wealthy people have donated nearly $1 of every $4 flowing to the super PACs raising unlimited money in this year's presidential race.

7:59 AM, Feb 22, 2012

Man stabbed at parade with his own pirate knife

Have you seen a white male, about six feet tall, wearing a white t-shirt and flashing pink glasses somewhere near the Dunedin Mardi Gras parade. If so - contact the Dunedin Police.

6:04 PM, Feb 22, 2012

31 arrested in Polk online prostitution busts

Polk deputies say more than two dozen people were arrested as a result of an online prostitution sting operation.

3:29 PM, Dec 5, 2011

Gas prices near $6 at some Florida gas stations

Talk about pain at the pump! Some Florida drivers are spending nearly $6 a gallon to fill up their gas tanks.

3:10 PM, Feb 22, 2012

10 News Investigators: Air marshals call federal investigation a coverup

Federal air marshals are telling the 10 News Investigators an investigation ordered by Congress missed the point and is a whitewash and coverup.

6:54 AM, Feb 22, 2012

Demon behind the sofa picture scaring web users

A seemingly ordinary photo is spreading like wildfire, and scaring its way across the Internet.

5:29 PM, Feb 1, 2012

Investigation clears trooper in Pinellas Park taser incident that leaves woman in coma

Critics take issue over FDLE investigators clearing a trooper who tasered a woman who was running away while in handcuffs.

9:34 PM, Feb 16, 2012

FHP Trooper on Tasing handcuffed woman Danielle Maudsley: ''I needed to stop her''

Trooper Daniel Cole, who used his Taser on a handcuffed woman fleeing the Pinellas Park substation, was cleared by FDLE. 

6:03 PM, Feb 17, 2012
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