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Students spend a day at Winter Haven Fire Station

Winter Haven, Florida -- Students from Our Children's Academy, a school for special needs children, spent a day at the Winter Haven Fire Station.

"For us to be able to bring kids in on a good day and let them have fun and see the enjoyment in their eyes that's really important for us. It's fun for them but it's even more fun for us," said Lieutenant Michael Waters.

Three arrested in high school burglary

Lake Wales, Florida -- Three men have been arrested in the burglary of Lake Wales High School.

Jaylen Kingcade, Trevontae Shuler and a 17-year-old male are the suspects charged with the burglary of the high school which occurred on April 11. 

The three men entered Lake Wales High School and stole computer related electronics. Shuler attempted to sell some of the items stolen during the burglary.

Charging documents have been filed on Shuler, Kingcade and the 17-year-old male for burglary and grand theft. 

10 News EXTRA: Best Days to Shop & Save!

St. Petersburg, Fl. - It's not always easy to find the deepest deals on your favorite items. But what if there were certain times to shop and save? Well, there are and we're spilling the secrets.

There's nothing quite like a great sale. That exhilarating feeling when when the grand total rings up way under the price on the tag. Unless you're a shopping whiz, it doesn't come around that often. But depending on when and where you shop, it could.     

We'll start where most of us do: at the mall, International Plaza to be exact.

Polk: 16 arrested in retail theft ring

Polk County, Florida -- The Polk Co. Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of several people connected to an organized retail theft ring.

"Malynda is a real professional. She knows how to successfully steal," said Polk Co. Sheriff Grady Judd when speaking about the alleged ringleader of the group.

Malynda Ford allegedly stole from Beall's, Khol's and Home Depot stores throughout the Bay Area.

Elula Cook, a Lakeland City employee at the Cleveland Heights Golf and Country Club, was also arrested in connection with the case.

Haines City students adopt Philippines' school

Haines City, Florida -- Haines City High School's Creativity Action Service Club gave an update to one of their biggest sponsors.

"What we decided to do was create a sister school program in the Philippines," said former club President Veronica Cinibulk.

Hearing of the obstacles students at Lubao National High School have, they decided it was their duty to help by raise money so they could give them the basic necessities -- but that wasn't enough.

High school student busted for "bullying", robbing peer

Winter Haven, Florida-- A Winter Haven High School teen with an extensive criminal history has been busted for bullying after he reportedly robbed one of his peers on multiple occasions. 

According to Winter Haven Police, the situation came to light after 16-year-old Marcus Holland, who is said to already be on felony probation, attempted to steal from the student victim one last time. 

No one talking about plea deal offered to Cruz in 2000

St. Petersburg, FL --  Why was Richard Cruz sentenced to just nine years in prison for killing Geremias Camacho Jr back in 2000?

Why was Cruz offered a plea deal?

Why was the charge reduced to manslaughter?

For days, 10 News has been calling the state attorney's office, the judge who presided over the case and Cruz's public defender, but no one is talking.