Petition to help "Bartow Bomb" student gets thousands of signatures

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 8:16am

Bartow, Florida - A petition drive is underway on change.org urging the state attorney to drop charges against Kiera Wilmot.

She's the student who faces tough charges after bringing what officials deemed to be a "bomb" to class.

Her friends, family and other supporters say Wilmot is a good student who made a mistake and should not be treated so severely.

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Money Monday: Insider tips to top unclaimed cash websites

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 12:02am

Tampa, Florida-- 10 News Anchor Heather Van Nest teamed up with Mary Pitman, "The Missing Money Lady" to bring you insider tips to find more unclaimed cash for FREE.

We have already shown you how easy it is to search Florida's unclaimed cash and property division.

Click here: Step-by-step instructions on how to search for cash

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Recent Bay area child deaths sadden advocates

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 6:27pm

New Port Richey, Florida -- Watching the news these past two weeks has brought Maureen Welch to tears.

"It's just so sad," Welch says of reports of a Tampa mother leaving her 7-month-old in a bathtub.

A Citrus mother accused of beating her 2-year-old daughter to death.

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Important "Just Say No" Rally Tuesday in Bartow

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 4:43pm

Bartow, Florida -- Students will be encouraged to "just say no" to drugs during a rally and parade this Tuesday at Bartow High School.

The event takes place between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

These types of teen rallies can be important because they give young people the re-enforcement that their own peers recognize the dangers of drug abuse.

In a recent study by the University of Michigan, peer influence and its relation to drug use were examined.

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Broken CSX rail means temporarily road closures

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 12:33pm

Broken CSX rail means temporarily road closures

Bartow, Florida -- A broken CSX will experience lane closures on Monday, May 6.

CR 546, Saddle Creek Road, will experience lane closures from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as a crew repairs a broken rail in the CSX crossing.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution and add extra time for trips through the area.

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Public meeting about Poinciana Park

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 1:52pm

Polk County, Florida -- Polk County Parks and Natural Resources is hosting a public meeting about Poinciana Park, a new park opening in Fall 2013 in Poinciana.

Phase I construction includes a three multi-purpose fields, restrooms, two baseball fields, a basketball court, a dog park, picnic facilities and parking.

The discussion of the meeting will include new athletic league possibilities and rental opportunities.

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Thousands sign petition for Bartow teen

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 11:52am

BARTOW, Fla. (AP) - Nearly 30,000 people have signed an online petition asking the Bartow Police Department and the Polk County State Attorney to drop charges against a 16-year-old accused of detonating a bottle of explosive materials on school property.

The incident happened April 23. The girl has been charged as a juvenile with making, possessing or discharging a destructive device and with possessing or discharging weapons on school property. Prosecutors haven't decided whether to continue with the case.

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