Not all elected officials getting message on Short Yellows

Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 3:32pm

TAMPA, Florida - When the Tampa City Council hears a report from staff on the city's red light camera (RLC) program and yellow light intervals Thursday, there's a good chance they'll be learning a lot about traffic engineering in a short amount of time.

But if the presentation is similar to other RLC presentations across Tampa Bay in recent weeks, it'll be hard for the elected officials to follow all the "engineer-speak."

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Hillsborough takes big step toward landing Amazon

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 3:29pm

Tampa, FL -- You get the feeling if Amazon.com were single, the Hillsborough County Commission would be getting down on its knee to propose.

"I think what we are approving today is a very small dowry a potential great corporate community marriage," said Commissioner Kevin Beckner.

Board chair Ken Hagan agreed. "This is an outstanding opportunity," he said.

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Low Flying Helicopters could be TECO

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 6:07am

Tampa, Florida - As part of an effort to meet new, stricter federal reliability standards, Tampa Electric will soon begin trimming and clearing trees along some of the company's high-voltage power lines.

In 2011 and 2012, Tampa Electric sent low-flying helicopters to conduct Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) aerial surveys along the company's high-voltage power lines.

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PriceWaterhouseCoopers moves into fancy new Westshore digs

Submitted by Charles Billi, 10 News Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 1:17pm

PriceWaterhouseCoopers moves into fancy new Westshore digs

Tampa, Florida-- Westshore is in the midst of a building boom, and a big name has bought into the hype.

PriceWaterhouseCoopers is moving into its futuristic, 10-story office space in the MetWest International development. More than 2,000 people will work at the 250,000-square-foot building after vacating Tampa Bay Park on MLK Blvd.

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Mayor Buckhorn looking to bring free Wi-Fi to urban parks

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 12:48pm

Tampa, Florida -- Visitors to Tampa's urban parks may soon be able to enjoy the great outdoors and stay connected without having to use up any minutes on their cellular plans.

On Tuesday, Mayor Buckhorn released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a provider who can offer free, outdoor wireless internet access in Tampa's urban parks.

"Wi-Fi will be a draw, particularly for the thousands of visitors who come down to the parks throughout our urban core, and a great amenity for the residents who live around them," said Mayor Bob Buckhorn.

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Library History Roadshow makes its way around Hillsborough

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

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 8:38am

Library History Roadshow makes its way around Hillsborough

Tampa, Florida-- Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries will begin celebrating their 100th anniversaries next year, so Library Services is currently working to prepare a celebration worthy of a whole century of service!

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Emergency electric bill payment help offered in Hillsborough

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

Monday, June 17th, 2013, 8:17pm

Emergency electric bill payment help offered in Hillsborough

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Are you struggling to make ends meet? If so, you may qualify for financial assistance from the Family and Aging Services Department's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for Hillsborough County Residents, also known as LIHEAP.

Program coordinators say LIHEAP is a federally funded initiative that helps low-income residents with payments on their delinquent electric bills.

Do you qualify? If you meet the following criteria, you may be eligible :

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