Bring your sweet tooth to Ybor Cupcake Festival

Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, 12:20pm

Bring your sweet tooth to Ybor Cupcake Festival

Tampa, FL -- A sweet event is planned for Ybor City this Saturday, literally. The Cupcake Festival will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ybor City Saturday Market with about 20 different vendors expected to participate.

A contest will be held with competitors' cupcakes judged on both taste and presentation. The contest will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the winner announced around noon.

The Cupcake Festival runs until 3 p.m.

The Ybor City Saturday Market is held at Centennial Park which is located at the corner of 8th Ave. and 19th St.

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County closures for Thanksgiving

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, 12:12pm

The majority of Hillsborough County offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday (Nov. 24 and 25) in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Closed facilities include the administrative offices of County government, neighborhood service centers, all libraries, all County-operated Head Start/Early Head Start Centers, recreation centers, senior centers and nutrition sites.

Some regional parks will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Resumes Friday

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Derrick Brooks talks about leadership

Submitted by Dave Wirth, 10 News Anchor

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, 11:37am

Tampa, FL-- It's been nearly 3 years since Derrick Brooks played in his last game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And it's been 2 years, 9 months, since the Bucs released him.

Now, he's the President of the Tampa Bay Storm arena football league team. He says, his computer and digital skills have improved since he took over. He's enjoying building a team, and he understands the responsibilities of making the final decisions, as the man in charge.

In that regard, you can still see a lot of number-55, in his new role.

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Shoppers encouraged to go local this holiday season

Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, 10:32am

Tampa, Florida -- Chances are you'll shop at some of the major retailers like Walmart and Best Buy this holiday season, but people are also encouraged to support their locally owned businesses.

That's the idea behind Small Business Saturday, which is being promoted for the second straight year by American Express.

So to help get you started with your holiday shopping this weekend, 10 News is highlighting five locally owned businesses.

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Why do they call it that? The Tampa Bay Area

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, 10:19am

Governor Rick Scott raised a lot of eyebrows earlier this month. To some, he seemed confused about using the term Tampa Bay to refer to the region we call home.

So, how did the name Tampa Bay get connected with more than just the big ol' body of water?

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UT loses lead, Schmidt waits for 600th win

Submitted by Travis Bell on Wednesday, November 23rd, 12:27 am

Tampa, Fla. -- The scene was just right for Richard Schmidt to earn his 600th career win in front of a sparse home crowd at the Martinez Center on UT's campus.

Then the Spartans lost an eight-point lead with less than seven minutes to play, and Florida Memorial snuck away with a 53-50 win. The loss dropped Tampa to 1-2.

Ashton Graham led the Spartans with 17 points, while Osby Kellly added 13.

The Spartans lost their lead because of late turnovers and poor shooting. UT shot just 36.4%, including 2-for-14 from three-point range.

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Student stabbed with ice pick in suspected road rage fight

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011, 3:07pm

Tampa, Florida- A college student is in critical condition after he was stabbed in the head in what investigators are calling a suspected case of road rage.

Detectives say 62-year-old Al Polanco was driving his 1995 Hyundai Accent south on Manhattan Avenue, just past the intersection at Waters when the driver of Honda Accord became upset and swerved in front of him.

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