Slain officer's dog now protects his family

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011, 12:29am

Slain officer's dog now protects his family

Hillsborough County, Florida - Now there is a boy and his dog. "My reward is to keep him forever and he's my dog," says 12-year-old Caleb Yaslowitz. But first there was a man and his dog-St. Pete Police Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz and his K-9 Ace.

Jeff's wife Lorraine says it was a match made in heaven. "This dog, he was perfect," she says. "Their relationship, I almost envied it. I envied Jeff more than I did Ace-that he had this dog that waited on everything he did; Ace circulated him and protected him."

But Ace was not able to protect Jeff last January, when he climbed into an attic after a wanted fugitive-a man with a gun.

At Jeffrey's funeral, Ace was agitated. You couldn't help but think the dog knew something was terribly wrong-that he was searching for his master.

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Plant beats Hillsborough 36-6

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011, 6:19pm

Friday night in Tampa, the Plant Panthers were dominant in beating the Hillsborough Terriers 36-6. The panthers used style and finnese to get it done.

In a series dating all the way back to 1927, plant beat Hillsborough for the 5th consective time. After trailing early, the Panthers scored 36 unawnswered points including a 29 yard Touchdown pass to Austin Aikens.

Plant used a 55 yard scoring drive to pull ahead 17-6 at the half. Quarterback James Few was 8 of 12 for 121 yards and a career high 3 touchdowns. Plant remains perfect for the season at 2-0, beating the crosstown rival Hillsborough Terriers 36-6

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The Fresh Market Wine Tasting benefits charity

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011, 5:17pm

Tampa, Florida - The Fresh Market is holding their annual Wine Tasting to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The event will be held Sept. 21 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 3722 Henderson Blvd.

Tickets are $25 and attendees will enjoy at least 40 different wines and champagnes, as well as hors d'oeuvres, including prime rib, shrimp cocktail and more.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://jdrfevents.donordrive.com/event/freshmarketfinewinetastingsp/ or you can call the JDRF office to charge by phone 727-344-2873.

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Gas prices fall despite increase in oil prices

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

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011, 4:13pm

Gas prices fall despite increase in oil prices

Tampa, FL -- Average retail gasoline prices in Tampa fell 2.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.52/g Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.66/g, according to gasoline price website TampaGasPrices.com.

"Late last week we started to see a drop in wholesale gasoline prices, which is the price stations pay. Such news means the national average may begin moving lower," Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst said in a release. "While I'm hopeful we'll start to see lower retail gasoline prices in the days ahead, we have seen considerable volatility and I'd hate to see the market move higher in the days ahead, negating any expected drop in retail prices."

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Local dancers perform at galas nationwide

Submitted by Leslie Farrell, Community Blogger

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011, 10:59am

Local dancers perform at galas nationwide

Four dancers with Next Generation Ballet at the Patel Conservatory/Straz Center for the Performing Arts (NGB) are performing in galas this month in Miami and Indianapolis!

This is quite an honor for these young dancers, and for their instructor, Peter Stark. Stark, who is only 46, has the reputation of leading young dancers to greatness, as several of his students have gone on to professional careers in prestigious ballet companies and one of his students, Ethan Fuller, earned the lead role in a Broadway touring production of "Billy Elliot."

Thirteen-year-old Kemper Joseph Cassada will join Hannah Stanford and William Dugan, both 14, in dancing at the XVI Annual International Ballet Festival of Miami (IBFM), which opened August 26 and lasts through September 18, 2011.

Patel Conservatory Dance Dept. Chair Peter Stark

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Tampa gets a little spice

Submitted by Lorena Rabago, Traffic Anchor/ Multi Media Journalist

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011, 9:32am

Tampa, FL -- The top artists in the world in both Salsa and Bachata conquered the dance floor in Tampa at the Grand Hyatt this past weekend during International Salsa and Bachata Congress 2011.

From beginners to dance experts all dance workshops, showcases and poolside parties were at maximum capacity.

Photo Gallery: 2011 International Salsa and Bachata Congress

Topnotch performers included Bachata expert Carlos Cinta from Chicago, IL and Salsa Prince Ismael and his equally talented dance partner Shani from New Jersey.

International DJ’s and dance instructors from all over the world attended and made this event the ‘place to be’ this past weekend.

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