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Rove group slams Clinton on Benghazi in first 2016 attack ad

10:01 AM, May 13, 2013

And they're off: With no defined field of candidates and the last election just six months in the rearview mirror, American Crossroads on Sunday aired the first attack ad of the 2016 presidential campaign, panning Hillary Clinton for her role in the "cover-up" of an attack last Sept. 11 on a U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

Dems say Scott's vulnerable, but who'll face him?

10:01 AM, May 13, 2013

Florida Democrats hope they can put one of their own in the governor's office for the first time since January 1999.

Recharged tea party demands justice in IRS targeting scandal

8:36 AM, May 13, 2013

Conservatives are fuming as more damning information surfaces regarding the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of tea party groups for excessive review of their tax-exempt status during the 2012 elections.

AP Exclusive: IRS knew tea party targeted in 2011

3:35 PM, May 11, 2013

A federal watchdog's upcoming report says senior Internal Revenue Service officials knew agents were targeting tea party groups in 2011.

Gov. Scott touts teacher pay raises at Tampa school stop

12:38 PM, May 10, 2013

With a big Tallahassee accomplishment under his belt, Governor Rick Scott headed to a Tampa elementary school this morning.

House Dems, Obama hash out to-do list over dinner

9:56 PM, May 8, 2013

The top Democrats in the House have discussed their to-do list with President Barack Obama over dinner.

Priebus discusses the GOP gay marriage dilemma

7:28 PM, May 8, 2013

RNC chair Reince Preibus and the GOP are trying to be more inclusive, but how can they with positions like those opposing same sex marriage? Preibus discusses the Republican gay marriage dilemma.

No new state cash for security at Florida schools

4:16 PM, May 8, 2013

The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting prompted Florida lawmakers to debate a variety of bills to beef up school security, but the final state budget does not provide extra money for that purpose.

Florida Supreme Court asked to end political brawl

3:29 PM, May 8, 2013

The Florida Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether to end a legal battle that is bringing to light political deal-making by both parties.

Cops: Krystle Harrison arrested for biting boyfriend's penis after being refused sex

A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.

10:12 AM, May 20, 2013

Florida quietly shortened yellow light standards & lengths, resulting in more red light camera tickets for you

The 10 News Investigators discovered FDOT and local cities have been working together to shorten some of the yellow lights across the state, resulting in many more red-light camera tickets.

11:01 PM, May 19, 2013

10 News Investigators: Undercover sting finds problems with plumbing company

After complaints about a Tampa Bay plumbing company, we staged an undercover sting to confirm what customers were telling us.

8:20 AM, May 21, 2013

Seffner man Ervin Washington shot and killed in driveway, wife Emon Kellar charged with first degree murder

Hillsborough County Sheriff's detectives have charged the wife of 33-year-old Ervin Washington, who was found shot to death outside their home, with his murder.

2:59 PM, May 20, 2013

Homeowners beat, kick, taze home invasion suspect

A 19-year-old suspected burglar recovers after police said he was beaten, kicked and shot with a stun gun by victims defending their home.

10:19 AM, May 16, 2013

Florida, nation await Zephyrhills Powerball winner

It was a single Quick Pick ticket sold on Saturday at a Publix in Zephyrhills that won the largest Powerball jackpot ever, according to Florida Lottery officials.

11:46 AM, May 20, 2013

Woozy on wheels: Pedal pubs rolling out everywhere

On the list of things to do at a bachelor or bachelorette party, pedaling a bicycle-like device probably doesn't often come up.

9:59 AM, May 20, 2013

Changes coming to Tampa's skyline; 153 stories in the works

The skyline of Downtown Tampa is growing by 153 floors. 10 News has reviewed the plans that reveal a true transformation.

7:19 AM, May 20, 2013

Off-duty Lakeland cop arrested for battery

A Lakeland police officer has been charged with battery after authorities say he got into a road rage fight while off-duty.

10:49 PM, May 20, 2013

Caught On Cam: Woman Reunited With Dog Buried In Rubble

A woman was reunited with her dog who was buried under rubble following a destructive tornado that demolished parts of Oklahoma.

10:26 AM, May 21, 2013

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Jason Leon holds an 18+ foot python he captured and killed in Miami-Dade County.

Record-breaking python caught in Florida

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

PHOTOS: Black bear stuck in tree in Tampa

Ireland Nugent plays in her hospital room with her father Jeremiah. Photo courtesy the Tampa Bay Times.

Ireland Nugent continues her recovery

Bikini Bike Wash in Pensacola

SPC Jason P. Fischer, Army Infantry, 4/2 Stryker Brigade.  They were the last ones to vacate Iraq. This is him leaving for his second and last tour.  Pictured with his two sons Braiden and Sean. He was stationed out of Fort Lewis in Washington State.

Pictures: 10 News Salutes Our Troops and Veterans

Rehabs.com, a nationwide directory of rehabilitation centers, compiled mug shots of methamphetamine addicts to show how the progression of drug abuse impacted their looks over a relatively short period of time. Pictured here is meth abuser Andrew at age 18 (left) and age 25.

Meth's devastating effects: Before and after

2012 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Pet Paparazzi

Police Photo showing George Zimmers appearance on the night of the Trayvon Martin shooting

Trayvon Martin crime scene and George Zimmerman injury photos

NFL Cheerleaders

2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders

10 News spotted the Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay for ourselves. The animal acted very aggressive toward our cameras.

Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay

Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones between routines against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 22, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo)

Ex-Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones charged in student sex case

Lesley Hunt, marijuana possession

Mug Shots: Notorious Women

Mug Shot Roundup

Ex-Charlie Sheen Goddess Bree Olson

Florida teen Trayvon Martin killed by neighborhood watch volunteer

Naughty School Girl Night

Christina Clark. Charges:
Solicit prostitution - oral sex for $300; Possession of Cocaine. Summary: Single - Unemployed

78 arrested in Polk online prostitution bust

The Redneck Yacht Club

Sydney Spies, teen with racy yearbook photo, arrested

Luscious Ladies of Red Bull

Mug Shots: T-Shirts

Casey Anthony Before Photos

A crime scene photo admitted into evidence shows the wooded area where Caylee Anthonys body was found.

Caylee Anthony Crime Scene Photos (Warning: Graphic content)

Athlete Arrests

Prostitution Arrests

Alligator Roundups

PHOTOS: Dump truck vs. car crash on I-75 SB

PHOTOS: Woman Reunited With Dog Buried In Rubble

Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Photos

Damage is seen after a twister near Oklahoma City on Monday. (Photo: KFOR)

Oklahoma City hit by massive tornado

Storms caused a treeto fall on this home off Tighe and Lennar Avenues

Tampa storms cause trees to fall on homes, other damages

Manatee parents, students protest teacher pay cuts

Bill Becker, 87, of Toms River built a replica of Yankee Stadium out of 75,000 matchsticks. It was on display in the Bronx last week and will be exhibited at the Yogi Berra Museum in Montclair next.

Man builds Yankee Stadium replica with 75,000 matchsticks

Fatal shooting outside Seffner home

John Doe 19 may be involved with the attempted sexual exploitation of children and the sexual abuse of a minor. Photos of him were found on a video being traded on the Internet, say FBI officials.

20 Years Of FBI's Innocent Images Program

Red Lion Bar stabbing - WITNESS PICS

Tampa bay swimmers raise $150,000 for cancer research

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