Summer Food Service Program to offer free meals to Polk students

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

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 4:43pm

Summer Food Service Program to offer free meals to Polk students

Polk County, Florida-- Parents and guardians, if you're worried that your children's access to free and reduced meals will end with the school year, the Summer Food Service Program has you covered.

According to a release from Polk County Public Schools, the School Nutrition Department will host the program, and provide nutritionally balanced meals to children for most of the season.

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Woman accused of nursing home ID theft

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Monday, May 27th, 2013, 12:11pm

Bartow, FL -- A traffic stop in Bartow has landed a 23-year-old nursing aide in jail for ID theft.

Polk County deputies had been looking for Portia Charlton when she was pulled over Friday. Jail records show she is charged with 13 counts of stealing identification information from 13 people at a nursing home where she used to work.

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Honoring and remembering on Memorial Day

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Monday, May 27th, 2013, 9:51am

Lake Wales, FL -- As we honor and thank those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom, there will be a celebration of their lives with music today during the Memorial Day Carillon Concerts at 1 & 3 p.m.

The event at nearby Bok Tower Gardens is a musical salute of gratitude to our nation's veterans and current members of America's armed forces.

Free admission will be offered to all branches of the military, active, retired and disabled veterans with valid ID.

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BBB warns of Memorial Day scams

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Monday, May 27th, 2013, 8:24am

Clearwater, Florida (BBB) - The Better Business Bureau reminds us that Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans.

The Better Business Bureau urges consumers and donors to be aware of scammers that feed off the military.

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Take a Nature Tram Tour!

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

Sunday, May 26th, 2013, 8:51am

Lakeland, Florida -- Take a personalized tour of the Banana Creek Marsh with a volunteer guide who will point out plants, birds and history of the property.

Nature Tour sign ups begin on the first working day of each month, so the next one is Sunday, May 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Memorial Weekend DUI enforcement initiative

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

Saturday, May 25th, 2013, 6:46am

Memorial Weekend DUI enforcement initiative

Polk County, Florida-- With the approach of the long Memorial Day weekend honoring those that have served in our armed forces, there will be much celebrating across our nation. Parties to start our summer, graduation festivities, and cook outs with loved ones are some of the many celebrations taking place. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies will be on alert to help prevent tragedy on our roads from drunk drivers over this holiday.

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Third-grade FCAT math and reading scores static

Submitted by Dave Heller on Friday, May 24th, 3:18 pm

Tallahassee, Florida - This year's FCAT results are out for reading, math and writing and they show improvements in writing and little change in math and reading.

In third grade reading, 57 percent of students scored a three or higher on a five-point scale and are considered proficient readers. That's up one percent from last year.

Results: Look up 2013 FCAT results

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