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Free Driving Classes Now Available

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

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 8:07pm

Polk County, Florida-- The Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and Florida Safety Council are now taking applications for free behind-the-wheel driving lessons and a free in-depth online driver education course. Teenagers ages 14 ½ or older are eligible to enroll, but are not eligible to take the exam for their learners permit until age 15. Students receive general elective credit for completing the course. Upon the completion of the FLVS online course, students are entitled to six hours of free behind the wheel driving lessons in real traffic with the Florida Safety Council.

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Heroes head to Legoland Florida for free in May

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 10:05am

Heroes head to Legoland Florida for free in May

Winter Haven, Florida -- If you have a police officer, firefighter, or EMS worker in your family, you can head to Legoland for a lot less in May.

The theme park is holding Police, Fire, and EMS Appreciation Days all through the month of May, 2013.

Anyone in those professions can claim a free one-day admission ticket and buy up to four more tickets for the discounted price of $40 each.

For more information on this special officer, see these details provided by Legoland Florida:

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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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Live in Polk County? May is the time to save at Legoland Florida

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 9:37am

Live in Polk County? May is the time to save at Legoland Florida

Winter Haven, Florida -- Splash and play for a lot less at Legoland Florida during some weekends in May if you live in Polk County.

During Polk County Residents' Days at the theme park, you can buy up to six tickets in advance for just $25. The tickets get you admission to both Legoland Florida and the Legoland Water Park.

Plus, a portion of each ticket sold goes toward helping children in Polk County.

Here are more details, including the valid dates and limitations, provided by Legoland Florida:

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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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Sixth Annual All-County Gala Concert and Dance Festival

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

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 7:51am

Sixth Annual All-County Gala Concert and Dance Festival

Polk County, Florida-- The Davenport School of the Arts invites the public to attend its Sixth Annual All-County Gala Concert on Saturday, April 6.

Organizers say the event, "An Evening of Dance in Polk County", will begin at 7 p.m. in the school's Howe's Theatre, l, 4751 N CR 547, Davenport, FL 33837.

Those in attendance can look forward to performances of varying dance genres by students from the following schools :

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Tobacco-free Florida turns 5 - events for Bartow, other communities

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 10:32am

Tobacco-free Florida turns 5 - events for Bartow, other communities

Bartow, FL -- 10 News told you about the upcoming 5th Annual 'Tobacco Free Florida Week,' and how the state's selected theme, "High Five: Tobacco Free Florida...5 years later" will recognize five years of notable strides:

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