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PolitiFact takes on Clint Eastwood ad

3:07 PM, Nov 1, 2012

It's a familiar voice that Super PAC American Crossroads hopes will turn your head. But if you do, you need to listen carefully...

Fact-checking the 3rd and final presidential debate

3:36 PM, Oct 25, 2012

With less than two weeks left until the election, we team up with PolitiFact Florida to check the fact behind the statements made that night.

Fact-checking the second presidential debate

3:20 PM, Oct 17, 2012

We're keeping the candidates honest with PolitiFact Florida and checking statements they made during last night's debate.

We check statements made during VP debate

1:14 PM, Oct 12, 2012

10 News reporter Allison Kropff teams up with PolitiFact Florida to fact-check the VP hopefuls' statements from Thursday night's debate.

Fact-checking the first 2012 presidential debate

3:41 PM, Oct 4, 2012

Fact-checkers are hard at work putting both candidates to the truth test.

PolitiFact Florida: Romney ad leaves out critical facts

4:48 PM, Sep 27, 2012

You've seen the ad running with Mitt Romney at the RNC saying President Obama can't tell us we're better off than we were four years ago. In it, Florida's housing problems take center stage.

Politifact: Governor Rick Scott's education ad 'half true'

10:49 PM, Sep 20, 2012

Politifact's Katie Sanders sat down with Reggie in the studio thursday evening to fact-check Governor Rick Scott's advertisement about Florida education.

Will 'In God We Trust' be taken off coins?

2:48 PM, Sep 13, 2012

Mitt Romney talked about God and coins on the campaign trail.

Democratic presidents better at creating jobs?

3:24 PM, Sep 6, 2012

Are Democratic presidents better at creating jobs than Republican presidents?

PolitiFact: Romney's Massachusetts

12:53 AM, Sep 6, 2012

You heard it at last night's Democratic National Convention: the current governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, said Mitt Romney's Massachusetts rank 47th in job creation.

PolitiFact Florida rates Romney's acceptance speech

5:39 PM, Aug 31, 2012

Mitt Romney is on the campaign trail after formally accepting his party's nomination Thursday night. So just how factual were his words to America?

Politifact Florida: Obama claims in Ryan's speech ruled "false"

1:39 PM, Aug 30, 2012

During his speech Wednesday night, Paul Ryan attacked Obama on a few things, one of them, keeping his campaign promises. 10 News worked with Politifact to check up on just how factual his accusations were.

Protesters threatened with arrest but cooperate with police

8:27 PM, Aug 28, 2012

Protesters at the Straz Center in downtown Tampa were threatened with arrest because they were trespassing, but they left when police explained they had to leave.

Road closures in effect for downtown Tampa

8:21 AM, Aug 28, 2012

Your commute could be very different now that road closures are in place.

Fact-checking Crist on GOP Platform

8:15 PM, Aug 27, 2012

The PolitiFact team checked into Crist's statement, "Look no further than the inclusion of the Akin amendment in the Republican Party platform, which bans abortion, even for rape victims."

Mitt Romney and the Truth-O-Meter

8:43 PM, Aug 20, 2012

How do Mitt Romney's comments rank on the Truth-O-Meter?

New Bill Nelson ad attacks Connie Mack's past

4:28 PM, Aug 16, 2012

Not too long ago, before the Republican primary, George LeMieux ran an attack ad making claims about Connie Mack's past. Well, Bill Nelson is taking a page out of his playbook and running a similar ad claiming Mack isn't fit for the US Senate.

Florida legislative contests heated and expensive

3:34 PM, Aug 11, 2012

Millions of dollars is being spent to influence the outcome of Florida's legislative elections.

Last day for early voting in Florida primary

3:32 PM, Aug 11, 2012

The final day for early voting in the state's primary elections has arrived.

PolitiFact: 'Pants on Fire' to new Romney attack ad

5:19 PM, Aug 10, 2012

A Mitt Romney ad that's running right here in the Bay area attacks President Obama's plan for welfare reform.

Taxing Olympians for winning a medal?

3:57 PM, Aug 2, 2012

Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill Wednesday that would exempt medal winners from paying taxes on the cash rewards they receive when they get a gold, silver or bronze.

Chain email claims to have 'real' photo of Trayvon Martin

4:52 PM, Jul 26, 2012

A chain email claims the media won't publish a real photo of Trayvon Martin with tattoos on his face. The email then claims to "expose" Martin's true appearance.

Cats found in freezer during foreclosure eviction

James Hopkins, 66, is in jail on animal cruelty charges for putting cats in a freezer.

11:58 AM, May 24, 2013

Deputy accused of molesting child, arrested after wife's report

Fellow deputies arrested Lt. Dale Couch after his wife reported concerns he had fondled a child; he now faces life in prison.

7:06 AM, May 24, 2013

Florida Lottery prepares for $590M Powerball winner

The Florida Lottery prepares to greet the winner of the $590 million Powerball jackpot.

3:50 PM, May 22, 2013

I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.; people in water

The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in northern Washington state collapsed Thursday evening, sending vehicles and people into the water, the state patrol said.

11:02 PM, May 23, 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

Video captures man brutalizing, having sex with horse

A Florida woman claims a man tortured and sexually abused her miniature horses. Now, she's hoping surveillance video of the attacks will help send the suspect to prison for a long time.  

10:21 AM, Jan 2, 2013

Police: Michael Smeriglio accidentally shoots off his penis and testicle; friend arrested on drug charge

A teenager is recovering after police say he shot himself in the penis and testicle while cleaning a gun he just bought.

8:24 AM, Sep 10, 2012

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

Ty the tiger has surgery to remove giant, four-pound hairball

It's a typical story of a cat with a hairball, only the cat weighs approximately 400 pounds, and what seems to be a giant hairball, is too big to be removed without surgery.

6:32 AM, May 23, 2013

Manatee Sheriff's Lieutenant Dale Couch charged with molesting child

A Manatee County Sheriff's lieutenant will most likely lose his job and face criminal charges after he allegedly inappropriately touched a child.

11:13 PM, May 23, 2013

2013 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Photo of a handgun that was found on Trayvon Martins cell phone.

George Zimmerman's lawyers release new Trayvon photos

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

PHOTOS: Hulk Hogan on the Morning Show

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

Robber in wig

Javaurian Saffold was charged with first degree murder and aggravated child abuse for the 2012 death of his ex-girlfriends infant son.  Saffold has a rap sheet when it comes to abuse. Here is his latest booking photo for the murder of 2-year-old Christian Love.

Javaurian Saffold arrested after child abuse ends in death

PET OF THE DAY: Jett

MUGS: Police: Couple Stabbed Each Other Over 'American Idol'

Cats found in freezer during foreclosure eviction

Giant LEGO Star Wars X-wing on display

PHOTOS: I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash.

Jodi Arias reacts as judge declares her case a mistrial in a Maricopa County courtroom on May 23, 2013.

Jodi Arias sighs, onlookers sob as judge declares mistrial

Courtesy: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com

PHOTOS: Urban Outfitters prescription line

When bears find easy food sources, like trash cans that are not secured, they tend to return time after time and can get into trouble. Photo courtesy FWC

Record Florida black bear, 620 pounds, captured and relocated

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