Bartow, Florida--11 Polk County Public Schools students won awards at the 57th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida held earlier this month.  

The event took place at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Florida. Nearly 950 finalists from around the state displayed their projects and illustrated their research.

Students from grades six through 12 qualified for the state event by winning awards in 37 regional science and engineering fairs.

Bartow, Florida - The "Explore The Outdoors Earth Day Event" takes place this Sunday in Bartow.

Participants are invited to come out and participate in hands-on experiences that encourage kids to learn about nature, fitness and sports.

The fun includes creating kites, geocaching, fishing activities, nutritional information, nature activities, Lakeland Raiders meet and greet, and a public food demonstration.

The event is presented by the Bartow Parks and Recreation Department, and is a free family event.

Bartow, Florida -- Polk detectives are searching for a man they say failed to register as a sexual offender.

Brelon Small has several aliases, and investigators say he often dresses as a woman.

A warrant was issued for Small's arrested after investigators learned he moved out of his home and did not provide his new address to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, as required by law.