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Couple pleads guilty to $8.8M mortgage fraud scheme

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

Monday, November 14th, 2011, 5:29pm

Couple pleads guilty to $8.8M mortgage fraud scheme

Tallahassee, FL -- On Nov. 9, a Tampa couple pled guilty for their involvement in a mortgage Fraud racketeering conspiracy that involved over 30 properties in 7 counties between 2003 and 2007.

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Pinellas Housing Authority implements rapid housing program for veterans

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, November 4th, 9:00 am

Pinellas County -- Eighteen homeless veterans are a step closer to having a home of their own this week, thanks to the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program and the Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA). PCHA implemented the first of several HUD-VASH Express Rapid Housing Program briefings for a group of homeless veterans referred by the Bay Pines Medical Center.

"We developed the HUD VASH Express Rapid Housing Program to help VASH eligible, homeless veterans find permanent homes and get back on their feet quicker" said Debra Johnson, PCHA's Executive Director. The model embraces the "Housing First" idea that vulnerable and at-risk homeless individuals and families are more responsive to interventions and social services support after they are in their own housing, rather than while living in temporary/transitional facilities or housing programs. With permanent housing, these veterans can begin to regain the self-confidence and control over their lives they lost when they became homeless.

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Stephanie from Habitat Pasco visits 10 News at 9:00

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 3rd, 11:33 am

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Stephanie Black from Habitat Pasco visited 10 News at 9:00 on Thursday, November 3, to discuss her recent win of the inaugural 10 News In Your Neighborhood Post the Most Contest, as well as upcoming Habitat events like Women Build.

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Commissioner to host Community Office Hours on Oct. 19

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications

Thursday, October 13th, 2011, 10:00am

Commissioner to host Community Office Hours on Oct. 19

Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch will host the next community office hours on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Petersburg College West Community Library conference room, 6700 Eighth Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

The Community Office Hours program allows Pinellas residents to voice their opinions, ideas and concerns relating to county issues, without having to travel to the County Courthouse in downtown Clearwater.

No appointment is necessary; the commissioner will meet with constituents on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Public Utilities employee receives Award of Excellence

Submitted by Kip Michalak, Associate Producer

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011, 12:17pm

Public Utilities employee receives Award of Excellence

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Jack Sadowski, Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator in the Public Utilities Department, was awarded the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association's (FWPCOA) Dr. Alvin P. Black Award of Excellence.

The award is given to an operator whose outstanding personal performance is deserving of special recognition.

"I am proud of Jack's efforts in assisting in the rescue of a fellow employee who fell into a clarifier. Jack and others were instrumental in preventing him from serious harm or drowning," said Tracy Mercer, Clearwater's Public Utilities Director.

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Secure those chemicals before the storms come

Submitted by Kip Michalak, Associate Producer

Saturday, October 8th, 2011, 6:47am

Secure those chemicals before the storms come

Pinellas County - It's still hurricane season, so make sure to properly safeguard chemicals in your home and storage spaces in the event of a storm.

Families usually store chemicals such as fertilizers, paints, automotive fluids, pesticides, and cleaners in garages, sheds, kitchens, and bathrooms.

If a hurricane's damaging rain were to flood your home and break these containers, dangerous chemicals would be introduced into the environment, endangering public health, wildlife, and our ecosystem.

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Hundreds of nonprofit workers benefitted from fundraising workshop

Submitted by Leslie Farrell, Community Blogger

Friday, September 30th, 2011, 5:19pm

Hundreds of nonprofit workers benefitted from fundraising workshop

Clearwater, Florida -- About 400 people (including lucky me!) had the opportunity to participate in an amazing workshop today designed for people who work and volunteer in the nonprofit sector! This "Nonprofit Marketing Workshop," held at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, was organized and sponsored by event chairs Warren Rodgers and Dr. Zena Lansky, who are pretty incredible examples of humanity.

Lena was just named "Philanthropist of the Year" by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in recognition of all she does for our community and Warren spends the majority of his time helping nonprofit organizations expand their donor bases.

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