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Mail carriers will collect food to help Stamp Out Hunger

Tampa, Florida -- On Saturday, May 11, residents across the country will be asked to join the U.S. Postal Service and its letter carriers to help combat hunger -- by leaving food at their mailboxes.

The one-day food drive is the nation's largest single-day food drive across America -- including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.

Residents are encouraged to leave nonperishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 11.

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Clouds and rain back in the forecast today

Clouds and a few sprinkles are have rolled in this morning, but more rain is headed this way later today.  The unsettled weather continues into Friday before we gradually see decreasing rain chances through Sunday.

Wednesday A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East winds 10-15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Med examiner: Inverness girl's death a homicide

INVERNESS, Florida -- The Citrus County Sheriff's Office isn't releasing a lot of details on what caused the death of 2-and-a-half year old Aliyah Marie Branum, but they say the medical examiner has ruled the child's death a homicide. 

A Memorial RIP Facebook page has already been created in the child's honor. It reads, "God gained a little angel. She was loved by all and always had a smile on her face. Rest in peace, baby girl."

MONEY MONDAY: Alonso High's cash goes to A-team bash!

Tampa, Florida-- We've been telling you how we found almost $100,000 for a local school system that was just sitting in a state unclaimed cash and property account- $3,000 of which was for Alonso High School.

Alonso Parents wanted to know how they would spend the money, so we followed up with Principal Louie Diaz to get the scoop.

2013 Florida Blueberry Festival first Saturday in May!

Blueberry lovers are in luck; the Florida Blueberry Festival will be taking place Saturday, May 4 through Sunday, May 5, 2013. 

It's happening in downtown Brooksville from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday.  

Organizers say there will be music, arts and crafts, contests, food and much more.

Citrus baby's death ruled a homicide

Hernando, Florida -- The Citrus County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl.

Deputies were called to a home on Friday, where Aliyah Marie Branum was reportedly in distress. The toddler was taken to Citrus Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.

On Monday the Medical Examiner's Office ruled Aliyah's death a homicide.  

Detectives continue to investigate, and there's no word on any arrests at this time.

10 News will have more on this developing story.

Boil Water Notice issued in Citrus Springs Area

Boil Water Notice issued in Citrus Springs Area

Citrus County, Florida-- A precautionary Boil Water Notice has been put into affect because of a main line leak on N Pocono Dr. in Citrus Spring, the Board of County Commissioners announced Monday.

According to BOCC reps, the line specifically services homes between 7889 and 8225, N Pocono Dr. The loss of pressure in the distribution system could impact the bacteriological quality of the water, and in turn make it unsafe for consumption and cooking before boiling.