Bartow, Florida -- Today, Americans will take time to remember those who lost their lives during the September 11th attacks. Millions more are expected to give back to honor the 9-11 heroes as part of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance.

This year, students from Mulberry High (MHS) and Bartow High (BHS) will remember those who lost their lives by continuing their mission of servitude to their fellow citizens. The Mulberry Key Club is challenging students from both schools to collect cans of non-perishable food items.

Polk County, Florida-- School started yesterday, but Polk County School Nutrition staff members have been hard at work for much of the summer. 

They’ve spent time working to ensure new national health guidelines set forth by the Healthy, Hunger Free-Kids Act of 2010 will be met, explains a Polk County Public Schools release.

The legislation aimed at combating childhood obesity trends and improving child nutrition goes into effect this academic school year. 

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Polk County, Florida-- Sheriff Grady Judd anticipates a major increase in early morning traffic this coming Monday, as children throughout the county head to their first day of the '12-'13 school year.

Bikers, walkers, cars and buses will flood sidewalks and roadways.

In an effort to get drivers to obey speed limits and safety laws, Sheriff Judd reminds that "fines are doubled in school zones and that all law enforcement members take the safety of our children very seriously. As a responsible motorist, so should you.”