Sheriff investigates construction fraud scammer

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 3:33pm

Sheriff investigates construction fraud scammer

Avon Park, Florida- The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating a construction fraud case in the Avon Park area of Highlands County.

In January of 2012 the victim, a 92-year-old woman was approached by a traveling "construction crew" who convinced the victim her roof was in need of repairs. The victim was told they could coat the roof, preventing leaks from developing and reducing her energy bill.

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Local television personality arrested for DUI

Submitted by Stefanie Fogel, Online Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 3:27pm

FORT MEADE, Florida -- Former Bay News 9 morning show anchor Jennifer Holloway was arrested for DUI in Fort Meade Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

A citizen called police to complain that a black Volvo was driving recklessly, according to the arrest affidavit. When a deputy responded to the scene, he saw the vehicle run off the shoulder of the road and travel approximately 20 feet before returning to the roadway.

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SFCC celebrates graduation

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 4:01pm

Arcadia, Florida-- South Florida Community College's Class of 2012 hugged friends, family members, and favorite professors, reminisced about classes and club activities, and talked about what they plan to do with the next adventure of their lives at the college's annual commencement service Thursday, May 3.

"We are at our graduation. How does that feel?" Keiaria Williams, student speaker, asked the new graduates who assembled in the SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts to accept their hard-earned degrees, certificates, and diplomas.

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Bingo every Friday!

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

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 3:16pm

Sebring, Florida-- "Bingo!"- Come call it every Friday night!

The Sebring Chamber of Commerce provides the details under the events section of their website:

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Florida State Fairgrounds on Facebook!

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

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 12:36pm

Tampa, Florida-- We all know that the Florida State Fairgrounds hosts some of the best events in the city, and even the state!

A great way to make sure you don't miss any of them is by following the Fairgrounds' Facebook account.

The site posts information on all of the things that take place year round, so be sure to 'friend' them today!

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Hungry in Highlands County?

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

Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 1:30pm

Highlands County, Florida-- Hungry and having trouble deciding where to dine?

Highlands County Restaurant Guide, brought to you buy Coffee News of FLA, can help!

This website features various restaurants organized by their city within the Highlands County limits.

Click here to check it out!

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Stamp Out Hunger - leave food at your mailbox on Saturday

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

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 8:45am

Stamp Out Hunger - leave food at your mailbox on Saturday

Tampa, Florida -- The U.S. Postal Service and its letter carriers ask Tampa residents to join them and the rest of the nation in combating one of the U.S' growing problems, hunger, by leaving food at your mailboxes on Saturday, May 12.

According to USPS, this one-day food drive is the nation’s largest single-day food drive across America — including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.

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