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Beating victim's son was 'friends' with 1 of the suspects

5:25 PM, May 23, 2013

The son of a St. Petersburg woman brutally beaten during a robbery early Wednesday morning says he was duped... and knew at least one of the suspects very well.

Convicted felon wanted, caught mid burglary

4:04 PM, May 23, 2013

According to a report sent Thursday, 43-year-old Alfred Butler Floyd is wanted for a home burglary that took place off the 1700 block of 3rd Street NE on Monday, May 13. 

St. Pete's first DROP video

2:55 PM, May 23, 2013

The St. Petersburg Police Department's newly formed DROP Unit has come out with its first video. 

Convicted felon caught on burglary & gun charges

2:49 PM, May 23, 2013

Police say Derek Thomas stole a car, a loaded gun and held up a convenience store.    

Police looking for hit and run vehicle

2:33 PM, May 23, 2013

Police are looking for a truck that hit a man riding a bicycle and did not stop. 

Man arrested for beating boy, pouring soap in his eyes

1:21 PM, May 23, 2013

A man has been arrested for beating a child with a belt and pouring soap in his eyes. 

Pasco Animal Services caring for dozens of animals seized

12:47 PM, May 23, 2013

Dozens of animals taken from a Holiday home are now being cared for at Pasco County Animal Services. 

PTSA treasurer steals funds to pay personal bills

12:12 PM, May 23, 2013

A woman employed as a PSTA treasurer for a Pasco middle school has been arrested for stealing funds to pay off her bills.

Woman keys penis-shaped figure on car, leaves note

11:55 AM, May 23, 2013

A woman was so upset by someone who didn't yield to pedestrians while pulling into a parking lot, she took out her rage on the person's car... and even left a Post-It note explaining why.

Man sexually batters two minors living in his home

9:42 AM, May 23, 2013

A man has been arrested for sexually assaulting two females living under his roof. 

Woman, 63, in critical condition after brutal break-in

9:23 AM, May 23, 2013

When her son Mickey returned home, he found his mother laying on the floor, severely beaten, and unable to respond to his questions...

Smell, flies lead to 30 animals in feces-filled home

8:32 AM, May 23, 2013

We should learn more today about what will happen to around 30 emaciated animals rescued from a home in Pasco County.

Brutal break-in leaves 63-yr-old in critical condition

11:42 PM, May 22, 2013

3 suspects were arrested on charges of home invasion robbery and attempted first degree murder after a son found his mother had been brutally beaten, and her home had been ransacked.

4th arrested in Pinellas prostitution ring with minors

9:00 PM, May 22, 2013

Three people were recently arrested for their roles in running an underage prostitution ring right out of Pinellas. Now, nearly two weeks later, deputies have arrested a 4th person for participating. 

Pasco woman charged with 53 counts of animal cruelty

7:50 PM, May 22, 2013

Three dogs survived, but 39 of 50 cats had to be euthanized after Hernando County Sheriff's deputies found 53 animals in a U-Haul parked in a Spring Hill Publix parking lot.

U-Haul full of animals abandoned outside Publix

6:02 PM, May 22, 2013

Nearly 40 cats had to be euthanized Tuesday after they were found, along with other animals, in a U-Haul truck abandoned in the parking lot of a Spring Hill Publix.

Municipal worker arrestd for stealing city property

3:38 PM, May 22, 2013

The Bartow Police Department has arrested a city employee suspected of dealing in stolen property belonging to the City of Bartow.

Man who stole deputy's purse has been arrested

10:30 AM, May 22, 2013

The man who stole an off-duty deputy's purse has been arrested. 

Teen accused of stealing identities to collect debit cards

11:57 PM, May 21, 2013

It's believed that for three months, he was able to obtain names, birth dates, and social security numbers by using his mother's work computer.

Driver uses shotgun to blast out car window in road rage incident

11:56 PM, May 21, 2013

Cops say it all started as two vehicles were traveling southbound on US 41. 

Girl sexually assaulted while trying to sell juice boxes

8:28 PM, May 21, 2013

A 46-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl who was selling juice boxes in a trailer park Monday afternoon.

Florida's longest serving death row inmate dies

5:56 PM, May 21, 2013

A man who has been on death row longer than any other inmate in Florida has died in prison.

I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.; people in water

The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in northern Washington state collapsed Thursday evening, sending vehicles and people into the water, the state patrol said.

11:02 PM, May 23, 2013

Florida Lottery prepares for $590M Powerball winner

The Florida Lottery prepares to greet the winner of the $590 million Powerball jackpot.

2:50 PM, May 22, 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

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

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

Cats found in freezer during foreclosure eviction

James Hopkins, 66, is in jail on animal cruelty charges for putting cats in a freezer.

10:29 PM, May 23, 2013

Ty the tiger has surgery to remove giant, four-pound hairball

It's a typical story of a cat with a hairball, only the cat weighs approximately 400 pounds, and what seems to be a giant hairball, is too big to be removed without surgery.

6:32 AM, May 23, 2013

Hulk Hogan does the weather at 10 News, Brother!

Our buddy Hulk Hogan dropped by 10 News today, delivered the weather forecast with Bobby Deskins, and talked traffic with Holley Sinn. You're gonna LOVE this, Brother!

12:03 PM, May 22, 2013

Jury deadlocks again on life term or death sentence for Jodi Arias

A Maricopa County Court was unable to agree on a sentence for convicted murderer Jodi Arias, prompting a judge Thursday to declare a mistrial in the sentencing phase of the case.

10:04 PM, May 23, 2013

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Photo of a handgun that was found on Trayvon Martins cell phone.

George Zimmerman's lawyers release new Trayvon photos

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

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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.

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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

PHOTOS: I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.

Jodi Arias reacts as judge declares her case a mistrial in a Maricopa County courtroom on May 23, 2013.

Jodi Arias sighs, onlookers sob as judge declares mistrial

Courtesy: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com

PHOTOS: Urban Outfitters prescription line

When bears find easy food sources, like trash cans that are not secured, they tend to return time after time and can get into trouble. Photo courtesy FWC

Record Florida black bear, 620 pounds, captured and relocated

Pasco Animal Services caring for dozens of animals seized

Service goat saves woman from seizures

Carrie Marcink, 28, was arrested in Pinellas County on charges of home invasion robbery and attempted 1st degree murder after reportedly conspiring to break in to a home and brutally beat a 63-year-old woman.

PHOTOS: Woman, 63, in critical condition after brutal break-in

Stacy Jo Bumgarner, 28, arrested for reportedly posting on-line ads for prostitution of minors, and telling the victims what to do and how much to charge.

3 arrested in teenage prostitution ring

Hurricane evacuation signs can be found all over Gulfport!

Behind the scenes WTSP's 2013 Hurricane Special!

Tiger needs surgery to remove hairball

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