Fallen heroes to be honored in Hillsborough

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

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:36pm

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will honor local law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during the Law Enforcement Memorial Service this week.

The service for the fallen heroes is open to the public, and will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, 601 Old Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602.

According to HCSO, the following fallen officers will be honored:

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Tampa 'Ride of Silence' to remember bicyclists killed, injured in accidents

Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 12:32pm

Tampa, FL -- The third annual Tampa/Hillsborough Ride of Silence to remember cyclists killed or injured in traffic crashes will be held this Wednesday.

The ride begins at 6:30 p.m. at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

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"How Do Dinosaurs Play?"- a part of MOSI's Summer Science Camps

Submitted by Museum of Science & Industry

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 11:13am

"How Do Dinosaurs Play?"- a part of MOSI's Summer Science Camps

Tampa, Florida-- Go on a dino egg hunt, play T-rex Twister, and learn to roar like a Parasaurolophus. Stomp, chomp and swish your tail as we find out what makes dinosaurs so cool!

It's all part of MOSI's "How do Dinosaurs Play?" two-day camps held July 15th and 17th or July 16th and 18th for two and three year-olds:

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Hillsborough county offers free online classes on financial management

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 10:42am

Hillsborough county offers free online classes on financial management

Hillsborough, Florida -- Hillsborough County Extension Service, in association with with the University of Florida Extension and Okaloosa, Duval and Lake County Extension offices, is offering free live interactive online classes on financial management.

The classes, dates and times are as follows:

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Spike in guns confiscated at Tampa Int'l Airport

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 11:50pm

TAMPA, Florida - Despite repeated warnings, the number of guns confiscated from passengers at Transportation and Security Administration checkpoints has spiked.

New numbers obtained by 10 News show that just four months into 2013, the TSA confiscated 11 handguns from passengers at Tampa International Airport.

TSA officials estimate 2013 will outpace the number of guns confiscated from carry-on luggage last year. In 2012, 18 guns were taken from travelers at TIA checkpoints.

The number has been steadily growing since 2010.

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Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

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

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 2:14pm

Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, Countywide, is hosting office hours in the community one Wednesday every month for the rest of the year.

According to the commissioner, the office hours will take place in various spots around the county to give residents a chance to meet with him one-on-one and share ideas and/or voice concerns without having to travel to County Center in downtown Tampa.

No appointment is necessary and residents are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 11:55am

Clearwater, Florida -- From May 12 to May 18, people will have access to job opportunities through an online job fair targeting job seekers ages 14 to 24.

The hiring event will span a four-county radius including Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas.

“The virtual job fair is an opportunity to connect youth with employment so that they may gain the skills and experience necessary to become successful future members of the workforce,” said Edward Peachey, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance and WorkNet Pinellas.

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