Cell phone bills too high? Here's how you can save hundreds!

Submitted by Bob Shackelford, Producer

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:36am

St. Petersburg, Florida -- The average family can spend as much as $1600 a year on their cell phones. Just think of the things you could buy for your family if you could shave just a little off your wireless bills.

A lot of what you're paying your cell phone provider could be for services you don't even use. Or perhaps you're not taking advantage of discounts that will save you money, or have locked yourself into a contract you don't need.

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Missing Avon Park man found

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

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 5:07pm

Avon Park, Florida-- UPDATE: Highlands County Sheriff's officials say they have located Trevor Weeks, missing from Avon Park since Monday, May 6, 2013.

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Highlands County Sheriff's Deputies say they are looking for a man named Trevor A. Weeks, 29, who was last seen on Monday, May 6, 2013.

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Lake Placid residents arrested in tax fraud case

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 9:43am

Lake Placid residents arrested in tax fraud case

Lake Placid, Florida- Last week Special Agents with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation arrested two Lake Placid residents and a third suspect turned himself in on charges relating to income tax fraud.

The indictment from the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, accuses defendants Desmond Holden, Kinjonah Coston, and Otavis Jones, of participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal income tax refunds by preparing and filing false tax returns.

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Money Monday: Insider tips to top unclaimed cash websites

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 12:02am

Tampa, Florida-- 10 News Anchor Heather Van Nest teamed up with Mary Pitman, "The Missing Money Lady" to bring you insider tips to find more unclaimed cash for FREE.

We have already shown you how easy it is to search Florida's unclaimed cash and property division.

Click here: Step-by-step instructions on how to search for cash

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Elderly woman saved after crashing car into lake

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 6:10pm

Lake Placid, Florida-- Highlands County Sheriff's Deputies are crediting a Lake Placid man with saving an 89-year-old woman's life after she crashed her car through a fence into a lake along Miller Road Wednesday.

The Sheriff's Office says Anna Vanbeek lost control of her car around 3:15 last Wednesday afternoon and ended up trapped after her car skidded off the roadway and into the lake.

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Over 1000 pounds of medication collected by law enforcement

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 4:32pm

Sebring, Florida-- On Saturday, April 27, 2013, the Sebring and Lake Placid Police Departments and the Highlands County Sheriff's Office participated in Operation Medicine Cabinet.

Sponsored by Drug Free Highlands and the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency, the event provided lawful, safe disposal of expired, unwanted or unused prescription medications.

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Art on the Waterfront celebrates Cinco de Mayo

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

Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 9:00am

Art on the Waterfront celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Sebring, Florida -- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Art on the Waterfront.

This year Art on the Waterfront will have a South of the Border flavor when we celebrate our annual fundraiser on Sunday, May 5th! Make your plans now to attend this popular event, with a buffet dinner, cash bar, music and live auction. Auction items feature something for everyone, with original art, watersports equipment, dining adventures, a private Art Uncorked party, and much more!

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