Get rid of household hazardous waste, electronic waste on April 13

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

Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 10:46am

Get rid of household hazardous waste, electronic waste on April 13

Polk County, Florida-- Bartow, Florida – How does one go about getting rid of an old television or computer? Or what about a video camera, and the dead batteries that go along with it?

If you're looking for a place to dump your electronic or hazardous waste for free, you'll want to take advantage of the upcoming collection event hosted by Polk County's Waste Resource Management Division.

On April 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Polk residents can dispose of any of the following items in the Lakeland Center's south parking lot, 701 West Lime Street:

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Young Marine killed in mortar accident laid to rest

Submitted by Ashley Porter, Multimedia Journalist

Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 12:30am

WINTER HAVEN, Florida -- A 20-year-old Marine from Polk City who died after a training accident last month was laid to rest on Saturday.

Lance Cpl. David Fenn was one of seven young Marines who was killed when a 60 mm mortar exploded on March 18 during a live fire training exercise in Nevada.

"I just can't believe it. All the people here, all the flags, all the motorcycles," Fenn's great uncle, John Elliott, said about the funeral service in Winter Haven. "This is more than I could ever hope to see."

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County to host workshop on potential net fishing at Saddle Creek Park

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

Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 4:40pm

County to host workshop on potential net fishing at Saddle Creek Park

Proposed changes to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rules may soon allow for net fishing at Polk County’s Saddle Creek Park. The public is invited to attend a workshop on Monday, April 15, 2013 to participate in the rule-changing process.

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'King of Tampa Bay Sports' raffle to give game tickets galore!

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

Friday, April 5th, 2013, 7:32pm

Tampa, Florida-- Tried and true Tampa Bay sports fans now have a chance to win free tickets to over 200 local sporting events, the Tampa Bay Sports Commission announced Friday.

In the upcoming 'King of Tampa Bay Sports' raffle, one lucky local will receive regular-season, home game tickets for all five professional teams' games, plus USF football and basketball home games, and admission to local bowl games!

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Local student accepted into 3 of nation's top military institutions

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, April 5th, 2013, 1:57pm

Auburndale, Florida -- A Polk County student is trying to decide which of the nation's top military institutions to attend next year.

Polk County Schools says Kelsey Ashbrook, of Auburndale High School, has been accepted into the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado and the United States Naval Academy located in Maryland.

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Cops: Man with 'violent past', uses victim's bank card

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

Friday, April 5th, 2013, 12:03pm

Winter Haven, Florida-- Local police need the public's help in finding a man who they say has a violent past, and recently stole and used a victim's bank card.

According to Winter Haven PD, 41-year-old Leonard Steelman, Jr. used the card at a local Walgreens sometime between April 3 and April 4.

His criminal history is extensive, and violent, reports indicating previous charges of attempted first degree murder, rape robbery, burglary and grand theft.

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