Assistant principal denied service dog at school

Submitted by Isabel Mascarenas, Reporter

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 12:04am

Tampa, Florida -- The Americans with Disabilities Act says service dogs are working dogs and are free to go anywhere. But when an assistant principal in Hillsborough County asked the district if she could bring her service dog to school their answer was, "No."

Agnes Tanon-Rodenbach, 47, says she spent five months going through the proper channels to get permission to bring her dog to work with her, but the district's answer is still no.

Rodenbach is on medical leave for a disability she describes as invisible but says is very real.

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Short Yellow Lights: Tampa council taking action

Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 12:03am

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Air pollution precaution issued for Hillsborough County

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 5:44pm

Tampa, Florida -- The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County is issuing an Air Pollution precaution due to elevated levels of the pollutant ozone.

This precautionary statement is effective immediately Friday, May 17.

Elevated concentrations have been observed at multiple air monitoring stations and there is still a potential for levels to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups.

This precaution is based on elevated concentrations of ozone observed at multiple air monitoring stations throughout the day.

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Kids can learn how to draw portraits in Riverview

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 4:20pm

Kids can learn how to draw portraits in Riverview

Riverview, Florida - Art educator Minnette Webster is going to introduce children to drawing self portraits using mirrors, pencils and erasers. All materials will be provided.

The event is free and open to the public. It will be held Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at the Riverview Branch Library at 10509 Riverview Drive in Riverview.

The event is for children in grades 1 through 4. Participants must register in advance though at the Ask Me Kiosk or by calling 813-273-3652.

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Hillsborough Fire crews extinguish junkyard fire

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:57am

Tampa, Florida -- The brush fire that spread to a nearby junkyard on Jensen Road Friday morning has been contained, according to fire officials.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue units fought the fire at the junkyard for most of the morning until about 11 a.m. when they were able to get it under control.

PHOTOS: Brush fire spreads to nearby junkyard in Tampa

Multiple cars were burned in the fire.

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Deputies arrest couple with help of K9

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:17am

Wimauma, Florida -- Deputies have arrested a couple, including a man who has 22 outstanding warrants.

On Tuesday, May 14, deputies observed a male and female sitting inside a vehicle parked along the road near 3301 Palmetto Road.

In the middle of questioning the couple, both suspects fled from the scene.

Deputies were able to arrest Kimberly Herring quickly and took her in for questioning due to the drug paraphernalia found in the vehicle.

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Speak out about Hillsborough Co. Schools

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:02am

Tampa, Florida - If you've ever been frustrated by something at your child's school in Hillsborough County but felt like there was nowhere to turn to have it addressed there's an event you'll want to attend on Saturday.

"Community Conversation about Education: A Day of Action" is being held Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 a.m. until Noon at the University Area Community Development Center at 14013 N. 22nd Street in Tampa.

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