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Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

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

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 2:14pm

Hillsborough County Commissioner, Kevin Beckner, to hold monthly office

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, Countywide, is hosting office hours in the community one Wednesday every month for the rest of the year.

According to the commissioner, the office hours will take place in various spots around the county to give residents a chance to meet with him one-on-one and share ideas and/or voice concerns without having to travel to County Center in downtown Tampa.

No appointment is necessary and residents are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Submitted by Atish Patel, Producer, 10 News at 6pm

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 6:51pm

Tampa, Florida - Calling all social media mavens, writers, and event planners! Her Campus USF is an online magazine geared toward college women and we're looking to add new members to its team.

If you love writing, editing, photography, social media, or event planning, this is the organization for you. New e-board positions for the 2013-2014 school year include Editor-in-chief, Director of Philanthropy, Director of External Communications and more.

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USF appoints new Chief Diversity Officer

Submitted by AdamFreemanUSF on Friday, May 3rd, 10:10 am

Tampa, Florida -- University of South System Florida President Judy Genshaft announced Monday the appointment of Jose E. Hernandez to the newly created position of Chief Diversity Officer and leader of USF’s expanded Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Hernandez, a former USF diversity official who has served at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in recent years, will return to USF to lead a proactive and positive strategy to expand USF’s diversity and inclusion efforts in all aspects of system operations, the president announced.

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Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 11:16am

Highlands Sheriff's deputies win shootout benefiting Youth Ranch

Okeechobee, Florida -- Two members of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office walked away with the overall title in the Seacoast National Bank Sheriff's Shootout at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee.

Lt. John Barcinas and Detective Sgt. Brian Kramer went home with a check for $2,000 to be donated to the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch in the name of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.

The shooting competition included teams representing Highlands, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie County Sheriff's Offices.

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Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 7:05pm

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FishHawk Triathlon Club to meet April 14

Submitted by Ashley Miller on Tuesday, April 9th, 6:58 pm

Lithia, Florida -- The FishHawk Triathlon Club is open to any athlete of any level and sport who is dedicated to promoting a fit lifestyle and having fun.

The next member meeting is April 14, at 5:50 p.m. at the Park Square Cellar.

CLICK HERE for more information on the club and how to sign up.

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Submitted by Charles Billi, 10 News Anchor/Reporter

Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 3:48pm

Tampa fashion icon back in the city for book signing

Tampa, Florida-- They say necessity is the mother of invention, and that was clearly the case for Diane Gilman. Gilman is the creator of DG2 Jeans for baby boomer women. Her design started a trend, and now, ten years later, she has sold millions of jeans.

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