Air pollution precaution issued for Hillsborough County

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

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 5:44pm

Tampa, Florida -- The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County is issuing an Air Pollution precaution due to elevated levels of the pollutant ozone.

This precautionary statement is effective immediately Friday, May 17.

Elevated concentrations have been observed at multiple air monitoring stations and there is still a potential for levels to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups.

This precaution is based on elevated concentrations of ozone observed at multiple air monitoring stations throughout the day.

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Workshop to discuss lake levels northwest Hillsborough

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:42am

Workshop to discuss lake levels northwest Hillsborough

Carrollwood, Florida - The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) invites the public to comment on proposed minimum guidance levels for Lakes Rogers and Raleigh in Hillsborough County at a public workshop on Wednesday, May 29.

The workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Walker Middle School Cafeteria, located at 8282 North Mobley Road in Odessa.

Below is more information from The Southwest Florida Water Management District about the meeting:

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Speak out about Hillsborough Co. Schools

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:02am

Tampa, Florida - If you've ever been frustrated by something at your child's school in Hillsborough County but felt like there was nowhere to turn to have it addressed there's an event you'll want to attend on Saturday.

"Community Conversation about Education: A Day of Action" is being held Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 a.m. until Noon at the University Area Community Development Center at 14013 N. 22nd Street in Tampa.

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10 News EXTRA: Best Days to Shop & Save!

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 5:26am

St. Petersburg, Fl. - It's not always easy to find the deepest deals on your favorite items. But what if there were certain times to shop and save? Well, there are and we're spilling the secrets.

There's nothing quite like a great sale. That exhilarating feeling when when the grand total rings up way under the price on the tag. Unless you're a shopping whiz, it doesn't come around that often. But depending on when and where you shop, it could.

We'll start where most of us do: at the mall, International Plaza to be exact.

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Why do they call it that? Two schools honor one hero

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 9:49am

All month long, it's a Military May for our "Why do they call it that?" series.

This week, we look at the special way Tampa Bay remembers a local hero -- the first American to receive the Medal of Honor during the Iraq War.

Why do they call it Paul R. Smith Middle School?

What's the right way to honor a man whose last act was so heroic he was given his nation's highest recognition, the Medal of Honor?

You certainly name a school after him.

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Freedom Fest 2013

Submitted by Jerry Custin, Upper Tampa Bay Chamber

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 8:42am

Tampa, Florida-- The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that our fifth annual Freedom Fest celebration will be held on State Street in Oldsmar Memorial Day weekend- May 24, 25 and 26.

Freedom Fest is presented to honor our first responders – police, fire, fire rescue and our active and retired military. There will be a special motorcycle show on Saturday honoring bikes in each of these categories.

The event will feature some of the most popular rock bands in the region including:

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Westshore residential complex breaks ground

Submitted by Charles Billi, 10 News Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 5:30pm

Westshore residential complex breaks ground

Tampa, Florida-- It's called Varela, and it's the latest trend in urban housing.

Ground breaking just took place at the corner of Lois and Spruce Streets with a planned 350 rental units, but its the amenities that have everyone talking.

Part of the "more for your money" strategy, the developer is all about exceeding expectations and it begins with a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse.

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