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USF Professor’s Book Offers Most Advanced Look yet at Children Who Kill Their Parents

Submitted by AdamFreemanUSF on Wednesday, January 9th, 10:48 am

Tampa, Fla.-- A University of South Florida professor who is an expert on parricide – the act of murdering a parent or close relative – has published a new book on the topic, which was thrust into the national spotlight in December following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

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Community Garden Club

Submitted by Ashley Miller on Saturday, January 5th, 12:59 pm

Lithia, Florida -- The FishHawk Community Garden Club meets monthly as a group where residents come together to work on having a community garden in the area.

The club is currently in the planning stage and encourage all who are interested to join. The club meets in the theatre at the Osprey Club the first Tuesday of each month.

NOTE: The January meeting only will be held on the second Tuesday of the month.

For more information contact Kerri McDougal at 813-409-1153.

Osprey Club, 6:00 p.m.

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Monday, December 31st, 2012, 4:16pm

Brandon woman wins big at Seminole Hard Rock

Tampa, Florida -- One Brandon woman got an unexpected present on Christmas night when she won over $125,000 playing a game at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa.

The Casino announced in a press release on Dec. 27 that Janet T. won the $127,342.13 prize playing Bonus Spin Progressive Blackjack game which was the first and only largest Bonus Spin Progressive Blackjack hit in the nation! It was also the first at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa's casino since the new games were installed back in June during the expansion.

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Submitted by Laura Byrne, Reporter

Saturday, December 15th, 2012, 1:43pm

Tampa, Florida -- The Westchase Area Business Association is ringing in the holidays on Dec. 20, hosting its monthly meeting at Village Market in Westchase.

This is your chance to mingle with area business owners and professionals.

Village Market is located at 10110 Montague Street.

The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012, 12:42pm

Tampa, FL-- SJ Nieusma, the North Port, Florida author of 'Shedding for the Wedding' will be in Tampa on December 22 to sign books at a local Planet Smoothie.

Her book focuses on how brides-to-be can get in shape for their big day without sacrificing their normal daily routine.

According to a release about the book signing, Nieusma is a former bride-to-be and personal trainer. Having experienced the two, she created a fast, fun, and effective weight-loss program that takes little time and produces results.

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Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, 2:08pm

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

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, 12:56pm

Free Holiday Dinner for Riverview Seniors

Tampa, FL-- For the past 10 years, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Target, Riverview High School and East Bay High School to feed over 500 Riverview seniors at the International Independent Showmen's Association.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office organizes the event, Target donates all of the food and the high school culinary teams prepare and serve the food at the event.

This year, students will cook over 25 turkeys, 10 gallons of gravy, hundreds of pounds of potatoes, stuffing and green beans, and hundreds of cookies.

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