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Bartow to leave booze sales law alone

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Monday, July 30th, 2012, 4:07pm

Bartow, Florida --Bartow city leaders have decided to leave the city's alcohol sales law just as it is and has been for years.

About two weeks ago, city leaders asked for an update from the Bartow City Attorney's Office.

They had raised questions about some of the ordinance's language when it comes to alcohol volume, retail sales on Sundays,and enforcement.

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Road closed: Colbert Road at U.S. Hwy 98

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

Sunday, July 29th, 2012, 10:06am

Road closed: Colbert Road at U.S. Hwy 98

Bartow, Florida-- The county Transportation Division announced a temporary road closure for Colbert Road at U.S. Hwy. 98 South in Highland City.

They say the road closed on Thursday, July 26, and will remain closed for 31 days as crews realign the roadway and the intersection.

Traffic will be detoured to County Road 540, also known as Clubhouse Road.

Motorists are advised to follow detour signs and add time to their trips.

For additional information contact Bill Skelton with the Polk County Transportation Division at 863-535-2200.

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FEMA Mitigation Specialists to speak in Highlands, Hillsborough & Polk Counties

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

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012, 4:52pm

FEMA Mitigation Specialists to speak in Highlands, Hillsborough & Polk Counties

Tallahassee, Florida-- The Federal Emergency Management Agency, also know as FEMA, teams up with home improvement stores to provide information and advice on cleaning up and rebuilding homes after Tropical Storm Debby.

FEMA mitigation specialists - who can explain disaster-resistant ways to repair and rebuild - will be in Highlands, Hillsborough and Polk counties beginning tomorrow, July 25, a release from the Joint Field Office in Tallahassee explains.

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Additional college sponsored Merit Scholarship winners named

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

Thursday, July 12th, 2012, 10:32pm

Additional college sponsored Merit Scholarship winners named

Polk County, Florida-- The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently named additional College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship winners. Some 2011-2012 senior winners included: Bartow IB’s Emily Lubin and Winter Haven High School’s Mackenzie Nettlow. Mackenzie Nettlow will attend Rice University in Houston, Texas where she hopes to study medicine. Emily Lubin will head to New Orleans, Louisiana to attend Tulane University. She will study law.

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lakeland story will do tomorrow

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

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012, 9:19pm

Lakeland, Florida-- Reading is an activity and ability many of us take for granted. The 27% of Illiterate adults in Polk County need your help, and the Lakeland Public Library presents the opportunity for you to learn to tutor them.

According to a recent release, the Lakeland Public Library will offer a free training workshop to volunteers who would like to teach adults how to read.

The workshop is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 20 from 9:15 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

The library is located at 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland.

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County offers Special Needs Shelter Program

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

Thursday, July 5th, 2012, 10:18am

County offers Special Needs Shelter Program

Polk County, Florida-- Polk County residents with medical conditions that may need assistance during natural disasters, such as hurricanes, may be eligible for the county’s Special Needs Shelter program.

According to Polk County officials, Polk County Emergency Management provides shelters and transports residents with medical or physical conditions left with no other options.

Those eligible include Polk County residents living in mobile homes, unstable home site structures or areas of the county subject to flooding.

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