DUI driver who allegedly killed 3 appears in court

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 7:34pm

Mulberry, Florida -- A Lakeland man charged with killing three people in a drunk driving accident last weekend was out of the hospital and in a jail cell.

Edward McCoy, 21, had a blood alcohol level (BAC) so high, it might leave most people struggling to walk, much less drive.

That led the Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to ask: if McCoy didn't have enough sense not to drink and drive, why did nobody else stop him?

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Meet the final three superintendent candidates

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

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:04am

Meet the final three superintendent candidates

Polk County, Florida -- Starting next week, the Polk County School Board will host several “Meet and Greets” that will provide members of the public with the opportunity to meet and speak with the final three candidates vying for the role of Superintendent of Schools for Polk County.

On Tuesday, April 30, Polk County School Board members narrowed the list of five candidates to the final three:

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EXTRA: 5 things to lower your cable bill

Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 6:03am

St. Petersburg, FL -- If you have cable then you know it can be expensive. But experts say there are 5 things you can go to get a better rate and save money.

First, do some research, shop around and play the competition card.

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McDonald's rewards acts of kindness on Twitter

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 1:44pm

Tampa Bay, Florida -- Most of us perform random acts of kindness every day including holding the door open for someone, helping someone with their groceries, etc. and McDonald's wants to reward those acts.

Throughout the month of May, Tampa Bay McDonald's restaurants will reward each unique random act of kindness a person shares on the local McDonald's Twitter @McDTampaBay using the #BeDelightful tag in May with a Be Our Guest Card for the newly introduced Egg White Delight McMuffin.

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Mail carriers will collect food to help Stamp Out Hunger

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 1:13pm

Tampa, Florida -- On Saturday, May 11, residents across the country will be asked to join the U.S. Postal Service and its letter carriers to help combat hunger -- by leaving food at their mailboxes.

The one-day food drive is the nation's largest single-day food drive across America -- including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.

Residents are encouraged to leave nonperishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on Saturday, May 11.

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Earth Day celebration continues at Bok Gardens this week

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 8:33am

Earth Day celebration continues at Bok Gardens this week

Polk County, Florida -- Folks from Bartow and all over the region can keep the Earth Day spirit going this week at nearby Bok Gardens.

Students are invited to participate in hands-on activities by environmental exhibitors from around Central Florida and learn about protecting wildlife, water conservation, gardening and more.

It's happening this Thursday, May 2nd at nearby Bok Gardens from 9 a.m. until Noon.

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Teen girl arrested for "science project gone bad"

Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 1:32pm

BARTOW, Florida - No one ever expected to see a mug shot from 16-year-old Kiera Wilmot.

The teenager is known among staff for her exemplary record at Bartow High School and her status as a good student.

"She is a good kid," said principal Ron Pritchard. "She has never been in trouble before. Ever."

All of that changed on Monday morning.

The teen is accused of mixing household chemicals in a tiny 8-ounce water bottle, causing the top to pop off, followed by billowing smoke in an small explosion.

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