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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Frankie's Friends' speakeasy soiree to help pets around the Bay!

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

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 10:44am

Frankie's Friends' speakeasy soiree to help pets around the Bay!

Tampa, Florida-- Frankie’s Friends’ third annual fundraiser has officially been set for October 18 at the Centro Asturiano de Tampa, and organizers say petlovers will certainly want the password to this prohibition-era party!

If you have a soft spot for animals and enjoy speakeasy-style soirees, the Frankie’s Friends Unleashed for Hope fundraiser will be right up your "alley".

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Your weather forecast

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 7:40am

Watch the video above for your local weather forecast

Today Sunny, High near 83. Winds: NE/N 10-20.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

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Hillsborough Human Relations board to meet

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:20pm

Hillsborough Human Relations board to meet

Tampa, Florida --The Hillsborough County Human Relations Board which reviews complaints filed under the County Human Relations Ordinance meets at 12 p.m. Tuesday May 14 at County Center.

The meeting will be on the 26th Floor of County Center, in Conference Room B.

County Center is located at 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in downtown Tampa.

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Haagen Dazs hosts Free Cone Day on May 14!

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

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:58pm

Haagen Dazs hosts Free Cone Day on May 14!

Tampa, Florida-- Temps are heating up as Summer steadily approaches, so what better way to celebrate than with a free ice cream cone from your local Häagen-Dazs?!

The famous ice cream brand has announced the return of Free Cone Day, and they're hoping to top last year's complimentary cone count of over 205,000!

So on Tuesday, May 14 from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Tampa locals can visit the following stores for some free scoops:

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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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