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This Week in Auto Racing May 17 - 19

2:23 PM, May 16, 2013

It's a big weekend in auto racing. The stars of NASCAR will shine under the lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The Inside Line: Hamlin more confident now of making Chase

4:28 PM, May 13, 2013

Denny Hamlin was sore and tired after this past Saturday night's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, but his second-place finish there helped boost his confidence of making this year's Chase.

Kenseth wins at Darlington minus crew chief Ratcliff

11:21 PM, May 11, 2013

Despite not having crew chief Jason Ratcliff at Darlington Raceway, Matt Kenseth won Saturday night's Southern 500 after passing his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Kyle Busch, for the lead in the closing laps.

Kurt Busch claims Darlington pole with new track record

7:32 PM, May 10, 2013

One day after testing an IndyCar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kurt Busch set a new track qualifying record at Darlington Raceway to win the pole for Saturday night's Southern 500.

Gordon ready for 700th start at Darlington

3:07 PM, May 9, 2013

Jeff Gordon is expected to reach another milestone in his already illustrious NASCAR career this weekend at Darlington Raceway.

This Week in Auto Racing May 10 - 12

3:01 PM, May 9, 2013

The Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are running at one of NASCAR's most historic racetracks, Darlington Raceway, this weekend. Formula One is in Europe for the first time this season with the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

Joe Gibbs Racing penalties significantly reduced

4:12 PM, May 8, 2013

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel on Wednesday substantially lessened the fines assessed by NASCAR to Joe Gibbs Racing for an illegal engine used in Matt Kenseth's race-winning last month at Kansas Speedway.

Penske Racing penalties upheld, suspensions reduced

4:19 PM, May 7, 2013

Penske Racing had the suspensions for seven of its members reduced on Tuesday after NASCAR issued heavy penalties to the team for rules violations that occurred last month at Texas Motor Speedway.

The Inside Line: Front Row Motorsports relishing Talladega win

4:20 PM, May 6, 2013

David Ragan proved that just about anybody can win at Talladega Superspeedway.

Ragan pulls off a stunning upset at Talladega

8:52 PM, May 5, 2013

David Ragan avoided two major wrecks and then received pushing help from his teammate, David Gilliland, to take the lead on the final lap and win Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, a race delayed 3 hours, 36 minutes due to rain.

Hamlin runs 24 laps at Talladega before Vickers takes over

6:09 PM, May 5, 2013

Denny Hamlin competed in a Sprint Cup Series race for the first time on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway since he suffered a serious back injury during an accident six weeks ago at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

Talladega qualifying rained out, Edwards awarded pole

2:22 PM, May 4, 2013

Persistent rain at Talladega Superspeedway forced NASCAR to cancel Saturday's qualifying session for the Aaron's 499.

Hamlin back in the car at Talladega

5:41 PM, May 3, 2013

Denny Hamlin drove his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for the first time on Friday at Talladega Superspeedway since he suffered a serious back injury during a crash on March 24 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

Talladega: The next major test for Gen-6

5:03 PM, May 2, 2013

NASCAR's new Sprint Cup Series race car, the Gen-6, will be a big topic again this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

This Week in Auto Racing May 3 - 5

4:55 PM, May 2, 2013

When NASCAR comes to Talladega Superspeedway, it's usually a wild weekend of racing. While the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series run at Talladega, the IZOD IndyCar Series heads to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Stock Car appeals panel upholds penalties against Penske teams

4:18 PM, May 1, 2013

Penske Racing lost its appeal on Wednesday to overturn severe penalties assessed by NASCAR to Brad Keselowski's No. 2 team and Joey Logano's No. 22 team for illegal parts found on their cars earlier this month at Texas Motor Speedway.

Hamlin cleared for Talladega

1:22 PM, Apr 30, 2013

Denny Hamlin revealed on his Twitter account on Tuesday that he has been medically cleared to at least start in Sunday's Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Appeal date of May 8 set for Kenseth's team

9:32 PM, Apr 29, 2013

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel will hear Joe Gibbs Racing's appeal on May 8 for severe penalties assessed by NASCAR to Matt Kenseth's No. 20 Sprint Cup Series team for an illegal engine used at Kansas Speedway.

The Inside Line: No lame-duck season for Harvick

4:48 PM, Apr 29, 2013

Kevin Harvick is leaving Richard Childress Racing at the end of the 2013 season, but he's not giving up on his team this year.

Harvick prevails at Richmond

11:37 PM, Apr 27, 2013

Kevin Harvick saved his best for last in winning Saturday night's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

Kenseth's week turns for the better with Richmond pole

7:37 PM, Apr 26, 2013

Two days after NASCAR issued severe penalties to his team for an illegal engine used in last weekend's race at Kansas Speedway, Matt Kenseth won the pole for the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

Ky. Busch aiming for fifth spring race win at Richmond

5:08 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Springtime has been the right time for Kyle Busch at Richmond International Raceway lately.

This Week in Auto Racing April 26 - 27

5:02 PM, Apr 25, 2013

The NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are running under the lights this weekend at Richmond International Raceway.

Hamlin cites reasons for not making his return at Richmond

4:06 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Denny Hamlin explained on Thursday why he was not medically cleared to compete in this weekend's Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.

Kenseth: Penalties for illegal engine at Kansas 'grossly unfair'

2:35 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Matt Kenseth thinks NASCAR's penalties assessed to his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team for an illegal engine found in his race-winning car at Kansas Speedway were extremely unjust.

Hamlin not cleared for Richmond race

8:11 PM, Apr 24, 2013

Denny Hamlin said on Wednesday that he will not be competing in this weekend's Sprint Cup Series race at his home track of Richmond International Raceway.

Kenseth loses 50 points in penalty for illegal engine at Kansas

1:44 PM, Apr 24, 2013

NASCAR handed down severe penalties to Matt Kenseth's No. 20 team in the Sprint Cup Series on Wednesday for failing post-race engine inspection following last Sunday's event at Kansas Speedway.

Report: Kenseth's race-winning car at Kansas fails inspection

11:27 AM, Apr 24, 2013

The engine in Matt Kenseth's No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota failed inspection following his win last Sunday at Kansas Speedway, according to multiple reports.

Penske Racing appeal date set for May 1

4:15 PM, Apr 23, 2013

NASCAR announced on Tuesday the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel will hear Penske Racing's appeal of penalties to its No. 2 and No. 22 Sprint Cup Series teams on May 1.

New qualifying format for Sprint Cup road course races

8:17 PM, Apr 22, 2013

The two road-course races in the Sprint Cup Series this year will have a new qualifying procedure.

The Inside Line: Kenseth having stellar first year with JGR

4:39 PM, Apr 22, 2013

Matt Kenseth has said he's "living the dream" in his first season with Joe Gibbs Racing.

Kenseth holds off Kahne for second straight Kansas win

5:06 PM, Apr 21, 2013

Matt Kenseth won at Kansas Speedway for the second straight time after he held off a hard-charging Kasey Kahne in the closing laps of Sunday's STP 400.

Oklahoma tornado victim search efforts winding down

After nearly 24 hours of searching, the fire chief said he was confident there were no more bodies or survivors in the rubble.


8:56 AM, May 22, 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!

1:03 PM, May 22, 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.

5:30 PM, May 22, 2013

Kaitlyn Hunt support grows online; 18-year-old facing sex charges for relationship with 14-year-old girl

A Florida man says a case of love versus the law has left his daughter, a high school student, facing criminal charges that could land her in prison and require her to register as a sex offender.

10:47 AM, May 21, 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

Amy's Baking Company co-owner Samy Bouzaglo faces deportation, lawyer says it's unrelated to Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' appearance

The co-owner of a restaurant that has been the center of controversy ever since appearing on the culinary reality TV show "Kitchen Nightmares" is facing deportation.

10:38 AM, May 22, 2013

U-Haul full of animals abandoned by Frances Evans found outside a Spring Hill Publix, deputies say

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.

6:02 PM, May 22, 2013

Wesley Chapel Accident: John Porter dies after crash into dump truck, all lanes reopened

The Florida Highway Patrol has reported the sad news that the driver of the car involved in an accident with a dump truck on I-75 near SR 56 Tuesday has died.

2:30 PM, May 21, 2013

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

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

10:56 PM, May 21, 2013
Max Walker was mowing the lawn in the area of Lithia Pinecrest and Dew Bloom Roadson May 20, 2013 just before storms crept in and knocked a tree down.

PHOTOS: Strong storms bring hail and damage to Tampa Bay

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: Hulk Hogan on the Morning Show

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

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

Behind the Scenes: The Look for Less

U-Haul full of animals abandoned outside Publix

A tent is erected near the scene of an attack in Woolwich southeast London Wednesday, May, 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Nick Ansell/PA)

London attack near military barracks

Fatal FBI shooting in Orlando linked to Boston bombing

Whale shark spotted off the coast of Sarasota in 2010. Photo courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory.

World's largest fish: the whale shark

PHOTOS: Seffner homes near sinkhole being demolished

PHOTOS: Woman grabs daughter and runs as fire guts Carrollwood condos

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