Environmental Protection Commission hosts workshop

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

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012, 10:30pm

Environmental Protection Commission hosts workshop

Hillsborough County, Florida-- This evening from 6 - 8, the Environmental Protection Commission hosted a workshop to answer the public's questions regarding recently proposed amendments to certain rules.

If you missed it, don't worry; a similar workshop will take place Wednesday, August 1, from 3 - 5 p.m.

According to the Commission, The following rules are up for discussion:

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Exotic Bird Fair & Show

Submitted by Lorena Rabago, Traffic Anchor/ Multi Media Journalist

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012, 6:17pm

Tampa, Florida-- Exotic Birds, door prizes, toys, cages, foods, art jewelry and more at the Florida State Fairgrounds during the Exotic Bird Fair & Show this weekend!

The weekend schedule is as follows:

Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission $5.00, and children under 10 are FREE!

Parking $6.00 CASH ONLY - Enter at the MLK Blvd. Entrance

For more information visit www.birdfairflorida.com

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Man defrauds over $14,000 in chandeliers in 4 counties

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012, 4:24pm

Land O' Lakes, Florida -- Pasco County Sheriff's detectives have arrested a man they say was responsible for defrauding multiple Home Depots stores in four counties.

Detectives say Nicholas Anderson, of Land O' Lakes, went to Home Depot stores over 61 times in Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and stole chandeliers through ticket-switching.

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HART receives almost $9 million in grants

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012, 1:48pm

HART receives almost $9 million in grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced Wednesday Hillsborough Area Regional Transit will receive two grants totaling nearly $9 million to help support jobs in the community.

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Post office received over 65,000 primary election Vote By Mail ballots

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

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 8:24pm

Post office received over 65,000 primary election Vote By Mail ballots

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Earl Lennard, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, announced the delivery of 65,186 domestic Vote By Mail Ballots to the post office yesterday, July 16, 2012.

Any registered voter may request, receive and cast a Vote By Mail Ballot, as long as the delivery of a Primary Election ballot is requested by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2012.

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iHome Identity Festival 2012

Submitted by Lorena Rabago, Traffic Anchor/ Multi Media Journalist

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 9:06am

Tampa, Florida- – iHome and IDENTITY are teaming up with YOU and their ID artists to create custom skins for iHome’s IP4 Boombox!

Designs from select identity artists plus 10 lucky winners will be on display at all 15 Identity Festival tour stops at iHome’s Wall of Sound Experience.

Not only will you earn credibility with artists such as Porter Robinson, Wolfgang Gartner, Excision, and more, but each winner will receive the a VIP Identity Festival Experience, which includes access to the exclusive Identity After Party.

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Man accused of impersonating police officer

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Monday, July 16th, 2012, 6:34pm

Tampa, Florida - Tampa Police have charged a man with impersonating a police officer and asking a woman if she knew where he could buy cocaine.

Investigators say 23-year-old Sandy Johnson pulled alongside a woman who was driving with her kids in the car near 50th street and MLK on Sunday afternoon.

Johnson allegedly asked the woman if she had any or knew where to purchase any cocaine. The victim told the suspect she did not appreciate him asking her that question in front of her children, and drove away.

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