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Cancer fighter to get special honor from Tampa Bay Rays

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 8:10am

Cancer fighter to get special honor from Tampa Bay Rays

Winter Haven, Florida -- The Tampa Bay Rays are recognizing a Polk County cancer survivor and fighter as the team's honorary bat girl at this Sunday's game.

She raised money and pushed to find a cure for breast cancer -- long before she learned she'd have to fight the disease herself.

Now Winter Haven's Cauney Bamberg will be celebrated for her work by getting time in the spotlight with the Tampa Bay Rays. Bamberg has been chosen as the team's honorary bat girl.

Here's more from the Tampa Bay Rays about what that title means and what she's done to earn it:

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Mail carriers collect food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 3:19am

Mail carriers collect food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Carrollwood, Florida - Mail carriers will take part in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Residents can leave non-perishable food item by their mailbox and the letter carrier will pick it up. The food will be donated to food banks to distribute to needy citizens.

Last year, over 70-million pounds of food was donated across the country.

If you cannot leave food items by your mailbox, you can drop it by your local post office.

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Public meeting about Poinciana Park

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 1:52pm

Polk County, Florida -- Polk County Parks and Natural Resources is hosting a public meeting about Poinciana Park, a new park opening in Fall 2013 in Poinciana.

Phase I construction includes a three multi-purpose fields, restrooms, two baseball fields, a basketball court, a dog park, picnic facilities and parking.

The discussion of the meeting will include new athletic league possibilities and rental opportunities.

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Polk County Public Schools lists commencement

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

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 7:55am

Polk County Public Schools lists commencement

Polk County, Florida-- The 2013 graduation season is here, and as this year’s graduates prepare to take the next step towards future goals, family members, friends, and members of the community will want to share in their excitement.

Students who earned their diplomas will be honored at various graduation ceremonies in May and June, and Polk Public Schools reps have made it easy to see which schools' events are scheduled for when.

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Learn how to speak up for Polk County's voiceless kids

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 1:07pm

Learn how to speak up for Polk County's voiceless kids

Lake Wales, Florida -- You can learn how to speak up for Polk County's children during the time they need the most help in their lives.

In April, May, and June, the Guardian ad Litem program will give a free presentation that's open to the public.

You'll hear how you can become an advocate for a child and be their voice in court.

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5th Annual Tobacco Free Florida Week 'high fives' 5 years of progress

Submitted by Jennifer Stanton, Producer

Sunday, March 31st, 2013, 10:42am

5th Annual Tobacco Free Florida Week 'high fives' 5 years of progress

Bartow, FL - During the week of April 6 to April 13, 2013, Polk County will celebrate the 5th annual Tobacco Free Florida Week. This year's theme is "High Five: Tobacco Free Florida...5 years later".

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LPD and WHPD raised over $1,000 for Special Olympics

Submitted by Jennifer Stanton, Producer

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 1:41pm

LPD and WHPD raised over $1,000 for Special Olympics

Lakeland, Florida -- 10 News told you all about local law enforcement's participation in the 'Cops on Donought Shops' last week, and now we have some great news to report!

According to officials, Lakeland and Winter Haven Police officers raised $1,159 for the Special Olympics at the two-morning event, where they sat on the roof of a local Krispy Kreme and dropped buckets down to customers for donations.