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Polk schools employees reprimanded

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:42:37 GMT

Three Polk County school employees have been reprimanded for an incident involving the football teams of Bartow and Kathleen High Schools.

Legs crushed in texting/driving accident

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:32:51 GMT

A Polk County man who lost both of his legs after an accident caused by a driver who was texting is speaking out about the accident and his painful recovery. This week, Governor Charlie Crist said he wants the Florida legislature to take up the issue.

Bacon has no beef with airlines

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:21 GMT

Actor Kevin Bacon arrived at Tampa International Airport right on time this morning, despite an FAA computer glitch that caused flight delays and cancellations across the country.

Teen charged in stabbing, robbery

Gloria Gomez — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:58:07 GMT

Detectives say a 14-year-old is charged with attempted murder after he stabbed a man 30 times during a home invasion robbery.

One school, many doubles

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:01:32 GMT

You may be getting older, but everyone sees double at Pinewood Elementary in Eagle Lake. That's because 11 sets of twins go to school there. If you're keeping count, there are seven fraternal, and four identical.

Postage for patriots

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:33:54 GMT

You can help a military family and their loved ones overseas enjoy the upcoming holiday season a little more with Postage for Patriots. It's a new program sponsored by Marine Families of Polk County.

Vermont hang-glider killed in Polk

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:26:35 GMT

An autopsy has been scheduled for a 59-year-old Vermont man who died after a hang-gliding crash in Polk County.

New teaching center for nurses

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:49:24 GMT

The future of nursing has arrived in Polk County. Florida Southern College formally opened a new teaching center for nurses to get their degrees.

Gold prices at historic highs

Ken Suarez — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:51:57 GMT

The price of gold is the highest it has been in decades -- it's more than $1,150 an ounce, and people are taking advantage it.

Video shows chaos after traffic stop

Ken Suarez — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:51:39 GMT

Lake Wales police have released a controversial video tape showing a confrontation between officers and an angry crowd that gathered after a routine traffic stop over the weekend.