Lunch and Music this Friday in Bartow

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Thursday, April 5th, 2012, 10:00am

Bartow, Florida -- Bartow's Brown Bag Concert Series continues this week.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Bartow Public Library, the brown bag and music lunch hour will take place Friday, April 6 from Noon 'til 1:00 p.m. upstairs at the Library.

The city invites you to Bring your lunch and enjoy a free music program courtesy of the Bartow High School and Southeastern University Music Programs.

Water & soft drinks will be provided free.

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Easter Egg Hunt in Bartow

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Thursday, April 5th, 2012, 8:00am

Bartow, Florida -- Get a jump - or in this case, perhaps, a hop - on Easter this year with an early easter Egg Hunt.

The Kiwanis Club is holding an Easter Egg Hunt in Mosaic Park this Friday, April 7, between 10 a.m. and Noon.

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19th time not the charm for Bartow Council candidate

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 5:16pm

19th time not the charm for Bartow Council candidate

Bartow, Florida -- Bartow native Gerald Cochran was hoping his 19th shot at a spot on Bartow's city council would be the one.

It wasn't.

On Tuesday, Cochran lost to incumbent James Clements, who garnered almost 74% of the vote. Cochran got about a thrid of that.

When he isn't sitting in front of the Bartow home he was born and raised in 73 years ago, Gerald Cochran is often in front of the Bartow City Council. Often a thorn in their side.

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Judge sets bond at $1M for accused 'arcade van' child sex predator

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

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 4:29pm

Bartow, Florida -- The man accused of using an "arcade van" to sexually prey on kids made his first appearance before a judge Wednesday.

Leonard Filipkowski, 44, is being represented by an assistant public defender in the case against him that includes 20 2nd degree felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts with minors.

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Parents must register children for school by April 27

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 12:32pm

Parents must register children for school by April 27

Bartow, Florida-- According to a Polk County Public Schools release, parents are being asked to complete and return pre-registration forms for the 2012-2013 school year. Printed pre-registration forms will be sent home with students on Thursday, April 5, 2012.

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Walt Disney World Prize Patrol honors two students

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 11:35am

Walt Disney World Prize Patrol honors two students

Bartow, Florida-- On April 3, two Polk County students were surprised by the Walt Disney World Prize Patrol as they were named Disney Dreamers and Doers Shining Stars.

Photo Galley of Mickey and the Prize Patrol surprising the students

Wendell Watson Elementary school 5th grader, Tye Harrell, and Harrison School for the Arts 12th grader, Kiersten Nelson, were each visited by Mickey Mouse himself and his Prize Patrol team.

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Deputies: Man used 'arcade van' to sexually prey on kids

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, 6:36pm

Deputies: Man used 'arcade van' to sexually prey on kids

Winter Haven, Florida -- A Lakeland businessman has been charged with child molestation, after investigators say he used a mobile arcade van packed with video games to get close to young boys.

So far, detectives have identified at least two, possibly three victims, but they think there could be many more.

Sheriff Grady Judd called the seized vehicle a predator's paradise used to seek out and prey on children.

A look inside the customized Mercedes van shows why it was so popular at parties for kids around 8 to 14.

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