Youth athletes safer after 10 News Investigators story

Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012, 9:03am

TAMPA BAY, Florida - Months after a 10 News investigation called attention to often-ignored safety recommendations on soccer fields, tens of thousands of Tampa Bay-area kids are now safer.

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Radio host Sileo fired over racist comment

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012, 10:42pm

UPDATE: 10 News has learned that Dan Sileo has been fired after making a racially-charged comment on morning radio.

WDAE Program Manager Steve Versnick confirmed the firing, saying, "Dan Sileo is no longer with the station. We wish him well."

Listen to Dan Sileo's controversial comment by playing the above clip.

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Former Hillsborough commissioner sentenced to prison

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012, 10:02am

TAMPA, Fla. - Former Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin White did not say a word while rushing to a waiting car outside Federal court Monday. He'd just been sentenced to three years in prison.

He pushed two media photographers out of his way. His supporters yelled, "Leave him alone!"

But inside the courtroom White was more contrite. He told the judge, "I accept full responsibility for all of my actions."

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Kevin White sentenced to three years in prison

Submitted by Melissa Rancourt, 10 News Executive Producer

Monday, March 12th, 2012, 4:23pm

TAMPA, Fla. -- A judge said he was going to set an example in former Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin White.

He sentened White to three years in prison and three years probation for a bribery scheme where he accepted $5,000.

Related Story: Kevin White Guilty of Corruption

White was convicted last November of conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and lying to the FBI.

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FREE Friday playgroup

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Monday, March 12th, 2012, 2:15pm

Tampa, Florida -- Tired of always taking your baby to the park or maybe you're just looking for a chance to get out of the house.

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Pop in for a half hour or the entire time. Meet other moms/caregivers and let your child interact with other kids.

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The rise of the Cash Mob

Submitted by Laura Byrne, Reporter

Monday, March 12th, 2012, 10:59am

Tampa, Florida -- The mob is infiltrating Tampa Bay. We're not talking about the mobsters of Tampa's past.

Flash mobs? Those are so 2011!

And, those mob burglaries? Come on! It's not only against the law, it's not very nice.

We're talking about the Secret Cash Mob.

"It's the element of surprise," explained Kim Kenney, founder of the Secret Tampa Cash Mob.

Kenney started Tampa's Secret Cash Mob earlier this year which made its first hit last month at Tate and Tilly's boutique in Carrollwood.

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Tampa hosts inaugural Mayor's River O'Green Fest on St. Patrick's Day

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Monday, March 12th, 2012, 10:35am

Tampa hosts inaugural Mayor's River O'Green Fest on St. Patrick's Day

Tampa, Fla. -- The Hillsborough River will turn green on St. Patrick's Day as Mayor Bob Buckhorn will host the inaugural Mayor's River O'Green Fest.

Besides turning the river green, the city will celebrate with food trucks, entertainment, and activities.

The Mayor says "St. Patrick's Day is an opportunity to celebrate our Irish heritage because everyone knows Ponce de Leon was really Ponce O'Leon, an Irishman."

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