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Sixth positive rabies case for 2012 in Polk County

Sixth positive rabies case for 2012 in Polk County

Bartow, Florida-- The Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Section confirmed Polk County's sixth positive rabies case of 2012 today.

A resident on Sand Mountain Road in Fort Meade found his two dogs with a dead raccoon on Friday, May 11, and notified Animal Control shortly after.

PCSO reports that the raccoon was impounded and tested for rabies.

State Laboratory results came back positive, meaning the raccoon was infected.

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World Hepatitis Testing Day this Friday - free testing for 18+

World Hepatitis Testing Day this Friday - free testing for 18+

Bartow - The Polk County Health Department (PCHD) recognizes May as National Hepatitis Awareness Month to spread the word about the global impact of viral hepatitis, and the importance of preventing hepatitis-related liver disease.

In honor of the month, The Polk County Health Department will provide free hepatitis testing and vaccines for adults18 and older on World Hepatitis Testing Day, May 18, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Bartow Immunizations Clinic, 1255 Brice Boulevard, in Bartow.

Local television personality arrested for DUI

FORT MEADE, Florida -- Former Bay News 9 morning show anchor Jennifer Holloway was arrested for DUI in Fort Meade Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

A citizen called police to complain that a black Volvo was driving recklessly, according to the arrest affidavit. When a deputy responded to the scene, he saw the vehicle run off the shoulder of the road and travel approximately 20 feet before returning to the roadway.

2012 Florida School-Related Employee of the Year announced!

2012 Florida School-Related Employee of the Year announced!

Bartow, Florida -- The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) announced the 2012 Florida School-Related Employee of the Year. This year, the distinct honor goes to Norma Reyes, an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) paraprofessional at Purcell Elementary in Polk County.

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May movies at the library!

May movies at the library!

Bartow, Florida-- The Bartow public library will show more movies in the month of May! 

Families are welcome to come and enjoy films for free, and refreshments for a small charge on May 19 at 2:30 p.m.

The movie title is subject to change, but as of now, they will show Born to be Wild, (G, 40 minutes) on May 19. 

Adult Computer Class

Adult Computer Class

Bartow, Florida-- The Bartow Public Library offers a computer class for adults.

One takes place on Monday, May 14, and the other takes place on Monday, May 21. 

Both classes begin at 1 p.m. 

For more information, visit the City of Bartow website

Adult Computer Class

Adult Computer Class

Bartow, Florida-- The Bartow Public Library offers a computer class for adults.

One takes place on Monday, May 14, and the other takes place on Monday, May 21. 

Both classes begin at 1 p.m. 

For more information, visit the City of Bartow website