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Parents & students protest cuts, support teachers

6:42 PM, May 20, 2013

Manatee superintendent Rick Mills says the district has not been financially healthy for at least three years and it's time to realign the budget, but parents say they don't want the cuts made in the classroom.

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No new state cash for security at Florida schools

4:16 PM, May 8, 2013

The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting prompted Florida lawmakers to debate a variety of bills to beef up school security, but the final state budget does not provide extra money for that purpose.

Only on 10: SRO speaks about student plotted attack

8:56 PM, May 6, 2013

"She had her mind set that she wanted to do this. It didn't matter who got in the way she wanted to do it," says SRO Lori Edwards.

Gov. Scott on tour to promote school budget, raise

2:25 PM, May 6, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott is spending three days this week on a tour of schools around Florida to promote the Legislature's passage of a $1 billion increase in education spending.

High school student brings loaded gun to school

1:09 PM, May 6, 2013

An 11th grader at Tarpon Springs High School was arrested for having a loaded gun on campus Monday morning.

Update: 3 teens arrested threatened to create "chaos" at school

8:12 AM, May 4, 2013

The teens are charged with conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated battery and the construction of a destructive device.

Update: Over 90 pepper sprayed at middle school; 12-year-old taken into custody

7:47 AM, May 4, 2013

Over 90 students are being treated at a Brandon middle school after a student reportedly set off a pepper spray canister at other students.

COPS: 12-year-old girl arrested, pepper-sprayed 93 people at school

12:35 AM, May 4, 2013

It was a pepper spray prank that sheriff's deputies did not think was funny.  A 12-year-old was arrested after detectives say she shot pepper spray into a hallway at a Brandon Middle School, affecting 93 people on Friday afternoon.

Polk teacher arrested for taking possession of vacant home

1:17 PM, May 2, 2013

A Polk County teacher and her husband are facing charges after deputies say they moved into an empty home they didn't actually own.

Teacher ready to quit, citing growing trend of assaults

12:07 AM, May 2, 2013

A Hillsborough County School teacher is ready to give up her chosen profession partly because of the growing trend of teacher assaults.

First-year teacher from Lakeland killed in crash

4:00 PM, May 1, 2013

A Lakeland woman who taught at a Tallahassee-area middle school was killed in a crash Wednesday morning.

Nudity, simulated sex acts in college hazing lawsuit

3:41 PM, May 1, 2013

The April 2012 petition came on the heels of a complaint by a freshman student, Jo Hannah Burch, who said she had been hazed by a sorority called Gamma Psi.

Teen girl arrested for "science project gone bad"

1:32 PM, May 1, 2013

A stellar student is accused of blowing up a tiny water bottle in a small explosion. Her friends claim it was a "science project gone bad."

New staff at 5 failing Pinellas schools for 2013-2014

4:53 PM, Apr 30, 2013

The district will offer these new teachers and administrators recruitment bonuses starting at $3,000.

'Parent trigger' bill fails in Senate

1:04 PM, Apr 30, 2013

A hotly contested bill to give parents a vote on turning around failing public schools has been defeated in the Florida Senate.

13-year-old chokes Pasco teacher

2:46 PM, Apr 26, 2013

A 13-year-old student was arrested at school Thursday after he attacked his teacher who tried to get between him and another student.

Land O' Lakes HS coach John Benedetto dies at 66

5:49 PM, Apr 23, 2013

A powerhouse at Land O' Lakes High, John Benedetto spent 32 of his 34 years at Land O' Lakes High as head coach.

Student accused of setting off explosion on campus

12:52 PM, Apr 23, 2013

A Bartow High School student was arrested after police say she detonated an explosive device to campus.

Legislators say no to governor's $2,500 teacher pay increase

8:57 PM, Apr 22, 2013

During a press conference at Tampa International Airport, Governor Rick Scott told reporters, "I think everyone should call state representatives and senators let them know how important this is."

USF's Suit-a-Bull helps students dress for the interview

6:52 PM, Apr 22, 2013

They're stylin' and smilin'. Dressed to the nines. Ready to embark on their future. And now, they have a nice outfit to wear.

Gov. Scott won't get $2,500 raises for teachers

9:54 PM, Apr 21, 2013

House and Senate budget negotiators made it clear they will not hand out raises the way Scott wanted.

USF Russia expert weighs in on Boston suspects' backgrounds

3:44 PM, Apr 19, 2013

10 News spoke to an international affairs experts who weighed in on the two brothers allegedly involved in the Boston bombings, who are from a rergion near Chechnya.

Cops: Krystle Harrison arrested for biting boyfriend's penis after being refused sex

A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.

10:12 AM, May 20, 2013

Florida quietly shortened yellow light standards & lengths, resulting in more red light camera tickets for you

The 10 News Investigators discovered FDOT and local cities have been working together to shorten some of the yellow lights across the state, resulting in many more red-light camera tickets.

11:01 PM, May 19, 2013

Woozy on wheels: Pedal pubs rolling out everywhere

On the list of things to do at a bachelor or bachelorette party, pedaling a bicycle-like device probably doesn't often come up.

9:59 AM, May 20, 2013

Homeowners beat, kick, taze home invasion suspect

A 19-year-old suspected burglar recovers after police said he was beaten, kicked and shot with a stun gun by victims defending their home.

10:19 AM, May 16, 2013

Florida, nation await Zephyrhills Powerball winner

It was a single Quick Pick ticket sold on Saturday at a Publix in Zephyrhills that won the largest Powerball jackpot ever, according to Florida Lottery officials.

11:46 AM, May 20, 2013

Seffner man Ervin Washington shot and killed in driveway, wife Emon Kellar charged with first degree murder

Hillsborough County Sheriff's detectives have charged the wife of 33-year-old Ervin Washington, who was found shot to death outside their home, with his murder.

2:59 PM, May 20, 2013

10 News Investigators: Undercover sting finds problems with plumbing company

After complaints about a Tampa Bay plumbing company, we staged an undercover sting to confirm what customers were telling us.

10:24 PM, May 20, 2013

Video captures man brutalizing, having sex with horse

A Florida woman claims a man tortured and sexually abused her miniature horses. Now, she's hoping surveillance video of the attacks will help send the suspect to prison for a long time.  

10:21 AM, Jan 2, 2013

Changes coming to Tampa's skyline; 153 stories in the works

The skyline of Downtown Tampa is growing by 153 floors. 10 News has reviewed the plans that reveal a true transformation.

7:19 AM, May 20, 2013

Internet mugshot sensation, Meagan Simmons a.k.a the attractive convict, sets record straight

Meagan Simmons, arrested for Driving Under the Influence in July of 2010, speaks to 10 News after her "hot" mugshot has gone viral over the internet. 

8:38 AM, Apr 9, 2013
Jason Leon holds an 18+ foot python he captured and killed in Miami-Dade County.

Record-breaking python caught in Florida

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

PHOTOS: Black bear stuck in tree in Tampa

Ireland Nugent plays in her hospital room with her father Jeremiah. Photo courtesy the Tampa Bay Times.

Ireland Nugent continues her recovery

Bikini Bike Wash in Pensacola

SPC Jason P. Fischer, Army Infantry, 4/2 Stryker Brigade.  They were the last ones to vacate Iraq. This is him leaving for his second and last tour.  Pictured with his two sons Braiden and Sean. He was stationed out of Fort Lewis in Washington State.

Pictures: 10 News Salutes Our Troops and Veterans

Rehabs.com, a nationwide directory of rehabilitation centers, compiled mug shots of methamphetamine addicts to show how the progression of drug abuse impacted their looks over a relatively short period of time. Pictured here is meth abuser Andrew at age 18 (left) and age 25.

Meth's devastating effects: Before and after

2012 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Pet Paparazzi

Police Photo showing George Zimmers appearance on the night of the Trayvon Martin shooting

Trayvon Martin crime scene and George Zimmerman injury photos

NFL Cheerleaders

2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders

10 News spotted the Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay for ourselves. The animal acted very aggressive toward our cameras.

Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay

Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones between routines against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 22, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo)

Ex-Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones charged in student sex case

Lesley Hunt, marijuana possession

Mug Shots: Notorious Women

Mug Shot Roundup

Ex-Charlie Sheen Goddess Bree Olson

Florida teen Trayvon Martin killed by neighborhood watch volunteer

Naughty School Girl Night

Christina Clark. Charges:
Solicit prostitution - oral sex for $300; Possession of Cocaine. Summary: Single - Unemployed

78 arrested in Polk online prostitution bust

The Redneck Yacht Club

Sydney Spies, teen with racy yearbook photo, arrested

Luscious Ladies of Red Bull

Mug Shots: T-Shirts

Casey Anthony Before Photos

A crime scene photo admitted into evidence shows the wooded area where Caylee Anthonys body was found.

Caylee Anthony Crime Scene Photos (Warning: Graphic content)

Athlete Arrests

Prostitution Arrests

Alligator Roundups

Damage is seen after a twister near Oklahoma City on Monday. (Photo: KFOR)

Oklahoma City hit by massive tornado

Storms caused a treeto fall on this home off Tighe and Lennar Avenues

Tampa storms cause trees to fall on homes, other damages

Manatee parents, students protest teacher pay cuts

Bill Becker, 87, of Toms River built a replica of Yankee Stadium out of 75,000 matchsticks. It was on display in the Bronx last week and will be exhibited at the Yogi Berra Museum in Montclair next.

Man builds Yankee Stadium replica with 75,000 matchsticks

Fatal shooting outside Seffner home

John Doe 19 may be involved with the attempted sexual exploitation of children and the sexual abuse of a minor. Photos of him were found on a video being traded on the Internet, say FBI officials.

20 Years Of FBI's Innocent Images Program

Red Lion Bar stabbing - WITNESS PICS

Tampa bay swimmers raise $150,000 for cancer research

Reporter Beau Zimmer gets ready to pop the top off the first beer.

10 News Reporter "gets drunk" to test newly proposed legal limit

Traffic crash under I-75 bridge

Car and van collide in Pasco County

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