Florida city abuzz: Who among us won Powerball jackpot?

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 2:45pm

USA- Today --The Florida sun was shining a little bit brighter Sunday on an unidentified person who beat odds of 175 million-to-1 on a Powerball ticket worth $590.5 million, the largest jackpot in the game's history.

The lucky numbers in Saturday night's drawing were 10, 13, 14, 22 and 52, with a Powerball of 11. A mob of media and the curious amassed Sunday outside the Zephyr Commons Publix supermarket, in the Tampa suburb of Zephyrhills, where the winning ticket was sold.

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Survival skills for women class

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

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 11:36am

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County Housing Authority is sponsoring a workshop for women who want to learn how to achieve their goals.

Along with the help of Pinellas Opportunity Council, this two week workshop for women will be gin on Tuesday, May 28 and will focus on the following topics:

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Pinellas County lowers interest rate for homebuyers

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

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 2:37pm

Pinellas County lowers interest rate for homebuyers

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County has lowered the interest rate on its First Time Homebuyers Program to 2.99 percent. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage program is for individuals living in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties who have never owned a home, have not owned a home in the last three years or veterans.

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Short Yellow Lights: Tampa council taking action

Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 12:03am

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Open house at Sand Key Coast Guard Saturday

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:54pm

Open house at Sand Key Coast Guard Saturday

Sand Key, Florida - The Coast Guard station is having an Open House Saturday, May 18, welcoming the general public to learn about boating safety during National Safe Boating Week.

The coast guard will offer tours of its 24', 25' and 45' response boats used for search and rescue missions as well as environmental responses and law enforcement. There will also be flare demonstrations and towing exercises.

Kids will also receive face painting, coloring books, temporary tattoos and can compete in knot tying and cold water survival contests.

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Pinellas County ceremony awards courageous service

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

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:40pm

Pinellas County ceremony awards courageous service

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office hosted their annual awards ceremony on Thursday, May 16, 2013. The awards ceremony recognizes courageous service, as well as, personal initiative in solving crimes and providing public service.

The Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year was awarded to Deputy Jim Piper and Detective Holly Tsanakaliotis. These two deputies acted courageously to save a four-year-old boy's life by administering CPR.

Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year- Detective Holly Tsanakaliotis.

Detention Deputy of the Year- Deputy Jose A. Lopez

Forensic Science Specialist of the Year-Dawn Walker

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New program for community development practitioners

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

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:15pm

New program for community development practitioners

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County is sponsoring a Community Real Estate Development program at the University of South Florida.

The program offers practical training for staff responsible for creating successful affordable housing and community based real estate development programs.

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