GED test offered on computers in Hillsborough County

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

Thursday, May 30th, 2013, 4:14pm

GED test offered on computers in Hillsborough County

Tampa, Florida – Hillsbrough County Public Schools officials have announced a new and improved way for residents to take their GED!

In addition to the old-"school", paper-and-pencil way of testing, the county now has the test available on the computer at the Adult and Career Service Center located at 5410 N. 20th St. They say the traditional version will be available until the end of 2013 at the following testing centers:

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Police identify East Tampa murder victim

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

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 11:51am

Tampa, Florida -- Tampa Police officers continue to investigate the murder of a 49-year-old man in East Tampa Tuesday night.

Police say the body of Anthony Jerome Lee was found inside a home in the 3900 block of E. Genesee Street.

The investigation is ongoing and no other details surrounding the case have been revealed at this time.

10 News will continue with updates as they become available.

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2013 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo blows into town this weekend

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

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 10:07pm

2013 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo blows into town this weekend

Tampa Bay, Florida-- The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, in partnership with MOSI, will host the 2013 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Museum of Science & Industry. .

The following individuals will serve as experts during the expo:

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National Senior Heath and Fitness Day

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Monday, May 27th, 2013, 1:04pm

Hillsborough County, Florida - Hillsborough County Aging Services will host an open house on National Senior Health and Fitness Day at several of its Centers. Each Center will offer a variety of exercises and activities on Wednesday, May 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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BBB warns of Memorial Day scams

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Monday, May 27th, 2013, 8:24am

Clearwater, Florida (BBB) - The Better Business Bureau reminds us that Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans.

The Better Business Bureau urges consumers and donors to be aware of scammers that feed off the military.

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Hillsborough Commission on Status of Women meets this week

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Sunday, May 26th, 2013, 1:55pm

Hillsborough Commission on Status of Women meets this week

Tampa, Florida-- The group that advises the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners on women's issues, the Commission on the Status of Women, is meeting thisweek.

County officials say the meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28 on the 26th Floor Conference Room B at County Center.

If you have an interest in women's issues in Hillsborough County, you're welcome to attend. The county center is located at 601 E. Kennedy Blvd in Downtown Tampa.

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Now Hiring: First watch restaurant looking for employees to open restaurant

Submitted by Michael Weber, Multimedia News Producer

Sunday, May 26th, 2013, 8:00am

Now Hiring: First watch restaurant looking for employees to open restaurant

Brandon, Florida-- If you're looking for work in the Brandon area, here's some good news. First Watch, the Daytime Cafe, is hiring for all kinds of positions. Here's what they said on their Facebook page:

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