Pinellas makes significant gains in writing assessments

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

Saturday, May 25th, 2013, 9:49am

Pinellas makes significant gains in writing assessments

Pinellas County, Florida -- It's that time of year again- FCAT scores are in.

Pinellas County Schools students made gains on the 2013 FCAT 2.0 Writing assessment at all levels tested, according to data released today by the Florida Department of Education.

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Memorial Day blood drives

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

Saturday, May 25th, 2013, 8:47am

Tampa, Florida -- Be a hero this Memorial Day Weekend- donate blood.

Those who donate blood at one of the Florida Blood Service drives will also receive a special gift such as:

Two free movie tickets
$10 gift card to Walmart
Golden Corral lunch buffet ticket
$10 Publix card

Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee County are participating in the event. To find a Memorial Day drive near you visit www.oneblood.org.

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Third-grade FCAT math and reading scores static

Submitted by Dave Heller on Friday, May 24th, 3:18 pm

Tallahassee, Florida - This year's FCAT results are out for reading, math and writing and they show improvements in writing and little change in math and reading.

In third grade reading, 57 percent of students scored a three or higher on a five-point scale and are considered proficient readers. That's up one percent from last year.

Results: Look up 2013 FCAT results

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Tarpon Springs chosen as a "Great Boating Town"

Submitted by Bob Shackelford, Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 2:47pm

Tarpon Springs chosen as a "Great Boating Town"

Tarpon Springs, Florida -- The locals already know this, now the country is learning that Tarpon Springs is a great place for boating.

BoatUS Magazine just named Tarpon Springs onf of the "10 Great Boating Towns" for retirees. BoatUS is the magazine for the country's largest recreational boat owners group, Boat Owners Association of The United States.

Here's what the editors at BoatUS had to say about Tarpon Springs:

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(use wed) Railroad maintenance to impact Largo traffic

Submitted by Matthew Sinn, Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 12:34pm

(use wed) Railroad maintenance to impact Largo traffic

Pinellas County, Florida - Some Largo residents and students should plan for traffic delays and alternate routes during the first week in June as CSX Railroad continues a county-wide project of replacing rubberized crossings.

Officials say both Rosery Road and 8th Avenue SE will close for a minimum of three days during the construction- most likely on Tues, Wed, and Thurs.

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AAA offers "Tow To Go" service Memorial Day weekend

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 6:44pm

Tampa Bay, Florida-- It's hard to imagine why one would risk getting behind the wheel while intoxicated, but AAA's "To to Go" program makes it that much harder.

According to AAA's website, "To to Go" offers intoxicated drivers a free, confidential ride to a safe place within a 10 mile radius, along with a free tow for their car.

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Water system maintenance program set to begin

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

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 3:55pm

Water system maintenance program set to begin

Pinellas County, Florida -- The method of water treatment utilized by Pinellas County and its wholesale customers will be temporarily modified between May 29 and June 17, 2013. This short-term change from chloramine to chlorine disinfection is a routine maintenance measure designed to optimize water quality.

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