Why do they call it that? From heroes to hot dogs

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:07pm

It's a Military May for our "Why do they call it that?" series.

Each Thursday leading up to Memorial Day, we'll have a great story about an unexpected connection between our armed forces and Tampa Bay.

We'll start off with a story that's a "real weiner."

Why do they call it Mel's Hot Dogs?

Hot dog. Noun.

1. A sandwich consisting of a frankfurter in a split roll, usually eaten with mustard, sauerkraut, or relish.

2. A show-off.

See also: Mel Lohn.

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McDonald's rewards acts of kindness on Twitter

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 1:44pm

Tampa Bay, Florida -- Most of us perform random acts of kindness every day including holding the door open for someone, helping someone with their groceries, etc. and McDonald's wants to reward those acts.

Throughout the month of May, Tampa Bay McDonald's restaurants will reward each unique random act of kindness a person shares on the local McDonald's Twitter @McDTampaBay using the #BeDelightful tag in May with a Be Our Guest Card for the newly introduced Egg White Delight McMuffin.

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Mail carriers will collect food to help Stamp Out Hunger

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 1:13pm

Tampa, Florida -- On Saturday, May 11, residents across the country will be asked to join the U.S. Postal Service and its letter carriers to help combat hunger -- by leaving food at their mailboxes.

The one-day food drive is the nation's largest single-day food drive across America -- including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.

Residents are encouraged to leave nonperishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 11.

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Clouds and rain back in the forecast today

Submitted by Bobby Deskins on Wednesday, May 1st, 9:21 am

Clouds and a few sprinkles are have rolled in this morning, but more rain is headed this way later today. The unsettled weather continues into Friday before we gradually see decreasing rain chances through Sunday.

Wednesday A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East winds 10-15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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7th graders set off acid bomb on school campus

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 2:23pm

Tampa, Florida -- Two seventh grade students were arrested after setting off an acid bomb at the school Tuesday morning.

Hillsborough Sheriff's deputies say around 9:08 a.m. during class changes the small explosion occurred on a walkway on the east side of Dowdell Middle School between two buildings.

No one was injured and there wasn't any property damage.

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Great American Cleanup a success

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 11:00am

Town 'N Country, Florida -- Community members showed how much they "Love Where They Live" by participating in the 2013 Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Great American Cleanup!

People of all ages checked in at over 84 locations to demonstrate that they love it here in the Tampa Bay area by joining hands and volunteering in this national community improvement event!

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MONEY MONDAY: Alonso High's cash goes to A-team bash!

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

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 12:23am

Tampa, Florida-- We've been telling you how we found almost $100,000 for a local school system that was just sitting in a state unclaimed cash and property account- $3,000 of which was for Alonso High School.

Alonso Parents wanted to know how they would spend the money, so we followed up with Principal Louie Diaz to get the scoop.

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