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Bay area volunteers Paddle Against Cancer

Submitted by Lorena Rabago, Traffic Anchor/ Multi Media Journalist

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 5:53pm

Saint Petersburg, Florida -- If you enjoy getting in the water, then you'll love this. One of the fastest growing sports in the country will "Paddle Against Cancer" on May 25 at The Club at Treasure Island.

"We started it three years ago to benefit Moffitt Cancer Center," said nonprofit founder 52-year-old Gene Evans.

Gene Evans started the "Paddle Against Cancer" event to promote the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. Last year's event raised $21,000 and this year he's expecting an even bigger turnout.

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County offices to close for Memorial Day, May 27

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

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 9:14am

County offices to close for Memorial Day, May 27

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

The courts of the Sixth Judicial Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco) will not be in session on Monday, May 27, except for first-appearance advisory hearings and emergency situations.

The Solid Waste Administration Building and HEC3 will be closed on Monday, May 27. The scalehouse/landfill will remain open.

The Florida Botanical Gardens and all county parks will remain open.

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Good Samaritans tell about beach bar stabbing

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 6:28pm

Indian Rocks Beach, Florida - People come to the Red Lion for a beer, pool or darts. But on Sunday night, they got violent chaos instead.

"There were people screaming; people running out the doors," describes Mike Arnold, who came to the Indian rocks Beach bar to meet a girl Sunday night.

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Summer Haul Passes now available with unlimited transportation for youth

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

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 2:02pm

Summer Haul Passes now available with unlimited transportation for youth

Pinellas County, Florida -- Summer vacation is almost here and for many families that means the return of Mom and Dad’s taxi service.

However, with gas prices well above $3.00/gallon, many parents simply can’t afford to drive their kids around all summer long. That’s where PSTA’s popular and affordable Summer Youth Haul Pass comes in.

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Four people escape burning boat off Egmont Key

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 11:36am

St. Petersburg, Florida - Four people managed to escape from a burning boat near Egmont Key.

The four people jumped into the water when the fire started around 5 p.m. Sunday.

Nearby boaters helped pull them from the water, while the Coast Guard tended to the fire.

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Florida city abuzz: Who among us won Powerball jackpot?

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 12:01am

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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