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Bystanders save veteran from drowning

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 8:41am

Lealman, Florida -- A veteran was saved by two bystanders after falling in a pond.

On Friday, May 17, veteran Robert Lunay was looking at a pond at the Disabled American Veterans located on 37th Street North. Suddenly, his wheelchair slipped and Mr. Lunay, a double-amputee, rolled into the pond. 

Two bystanders, Robert Fields and Norman Steeers, heard Mr. Lunay calling for help and rescued Mr. Lunay. 

Firefighters arrived to find Mr. Lunay being held up in the water by the two men. Mr. Lunay was not injured.

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Short Yellow Lights: Tampa council taking action

Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter
Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 12:03am

Find 10 News Investigator Noah Pransky on Facebook or follow his updates on Twitter. Send your story tips to noah@wtsp.com.

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Pinellas County ceremony awards courageous service

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:40pm
Pinellas County ceremony awards courageous service

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office hosted their annual awards ceremony on Thursday, May 16, 2013. The awards ceremony recognizes courageous service, as well as, personal initiative in solving crimes and providing public service.

The Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year was awarded to Deputy Jim Piper and Detective Holly Tsanakaliotis. These two deputies acted courageously to save a four-year-old boy's life by administering CPR.

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New program for community development practitioners

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:15pm
New program for community development practitioners

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County is sponsoring a Community Real Estate Development program at the University of South Florida.

The program offers practical training for staff responsible for creating successful affordable housing and community based real estate development programs.

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10 News EXTRA: Best Days to Shop & Save!

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 5:26am

St. Petersburg, Fl. - It's not always easy to find the deepest deals on your favorite items. But what if there were certain times to shop and save? Well, there are and we're spilling the secrets.

There's nothing quite like a great sale. That exhilarating feeling when when the grand total rings up way under the price on the tag. Unless you're a shopping whiz, it doesn't come around that often. But depending on when and where you shop, it could.     

We'll start where most of us do: at the mall, International Plaza to be exact.

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First pitch ends in big surprise for soldier's daughter

Submitted by Charles Billi, 10 News Anchor/Reporter
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:40am

Tampa, Florida-- Alayna Adams- she's the nine-year-old girl who was chosen to throw out the first pitch at Thursday night's Rays game. 

As Alayna walked onto the field, the crowd at the Trop gave her a rousing round of applause, and what came next riveted her eyes to the big screen -- a message from her father, Lt. Col. Will Adams in Afghanistan.

"Stay focused, throw the ball and I love you."

Will sent the message to give his daughter some pitching advice, and then she took the mound to throw out the first pitch.  

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Victim in rape case says sex was consensual

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:04am

Kenneth City, Florida- Last week, it was the top story on the evening news. 

Kenneth City Police reported the case of a man who allegedly barricaded himself in his ex-girlfriend's apartment. A news release sent out to local media went on to explain when officers made a forced entry, they reportedly found 20-year-old Preston Meierhoff sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a back bedroom.

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