Pedestrian killed in traffic accident

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

Friday, October 21st, 2011, 11:38am

Winter Haven, FL -- A 36-year-old Winter Haven woman was killed Friday morning while trying to cross US-17.

According to police, around 6:50 a.m., Shantel Louise Waugh was crossing US-17 near 3rd Avenue when she was hit by car, driven by 24-year-old Joshua Bascomb. After being hit by Bascomb's 3-door Mitsubishi, she was propelled into the middle lane and was run over by a van and a Ford F-150.

Police say the area was dark with no lights and Waugh was not crossing within a crosswalk.

Charges in the investigation are pending. The incident is still under investigation.

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Public's help needed in Haines City shooting

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

Friday, October 21st, 2011, 10:46am

Public's help needed in Haines City shooting

Haines City, FL -- Polk County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help with a shooting investigation that occured on Sept. 29 in Haines City.

According to detectives, around 5:10 p.m., a person was shot at the intersection of H.L. Smith and Hatchineha Road. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies believe several witnesses saw the incident, and are urging them to come forward.

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Casting call for local film shoot

Submitted by Tamara Hill, News Producer

Thursday, October 20th, 2011, 5:02pm

Lake Wales, Florida -- Award-winning Writer/Director/Producer Romano Scavolini is currently producing a new Psychological Police-Thriller in Lake Wales titled, "Two Days" and you could be an extra.

Production will take place at various locations around Central Florida, including Sanford, Orlando and Lake Wales.

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Polk parents of students with disabilities meetings announced

Submitted by Polk County Public Schools

Thursday, October 20th, 2011, 10:26am

Polk parents of students with disabilities meetings announced

The next meeting of the county-wide Parent Advisory Council for Students with Disabilities will be offered at two locations.

Please note the location change for the Nov. 1 meeting date only:

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Great Hang Up: Student video wins national award

Submitted by Bob Shackelford, Producer

Thursday, October 20th, 2011, 8:54am

Winter Haven, Florida -- If you have teenagers, the last thing you want them to do is act out. But acting out--and acting out loud--earned some teenagers in Polk County a national award.

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Don't miss: Winter Haven Relay For Life Kickoff Party

Submitted by Tamara Hill, News Producer

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011, 1:17pm

Don't miss: Winter Haven Relay For Life Kickoff Party

Winter Haven, Florida - Don't miss the Relay For Life Kick Off Celebration in Polk County on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.!

The event is open to all ages and will be held at the Polk State College Student Center. Attendees will share information regarding starting a team, becoming a sponsor or volunteering for the April 27-28, 2012 Relay For Life event.

RSVP to Caellan Curtis at caellan.curtis@cancer.org.

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Polk English teacher named “Beginning Teacher” runner-up

Submitted by Polk County Public Schools

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011, 11:23am

Polk English teacher named “Beginning Teacher” runner-up

English teacher Karen Murray of Haines City High School has been awarded the state “Beginning Teacher of the Year” Runner-up Award from the Florida Council of Teachers of English (FCTE), the second-highest statewide award in this category.

Murray was presented the Award at the FCTE’s Annual Meeting in Orlando on Oct. 13, 2011.

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