Brush Fire: County Road 630 in Frostproof

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 6:18pm

Frostproof, Florida -- After briefly being completely shut down due to a brush fire in the area, County Road 630 East -- from the 7500 block to the 8800 block -- has been reopened to traffic.

Polk County Fire crews are battling the fire that reportedly ignited from a lightning strike. Officials say the fire is about 375 acres in size and due to shifting winds is blowing back onto itself.

There were five structures in danger at one point that were being protected by various fire units. At this time, they say there are no structures in any danger.

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MONEY MONDAY: Alonso High's cash goes to A-team bash!

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

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 12:23am

Tampa, Florida-- We've been telling you how we found almost $100,000 for a local school system that was just sitting in a state unclaimed cash and property account- $3,000 of which was for Alonso High School.

Alonso Parents wanted to know how they would spend the money, so we followed up with Principal Louie Diaz to get the scoop.

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Detectives investigating a suspicious death

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

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 12:13pm

Polk County, Florida -- Polk County Sheriff's Office Homicide detectives are currently
conducting a suspicious death investigation in Frostproof.

Deputies were dispatched to 200 Maxcy Drive, Frostproof at
approximately 11:35 pm, Saturday, April 27.

Upon their arrival, a male was found outside the residence lying
on the ground. Emergency Medical responders pronounced the victim
deceased at the scene.

The death is suspicious in nature.

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Highlands Little Theatre presents "High School Musical 2"

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

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 11:26am

Highlands Little Theatre presents "High School Musical 2"

Sebring, Florida-- Highlands Little Theatre has announced its upcoming presentation of "High School Musical 2"!

Tickets will be $20 for adults, and $10 for youth 16 & under. You can scoop those up here, or call the box office: 863-382-2525.

Check out a summary of the show as listed on their website:

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South Florida State College Baseball vs. St. Petersburg College

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

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 6:18am

South Florida State College Baseball vs. St. Petersburg College

Highlands County, Florida-- South Florida State College Panthers take on St. petersburg College today, April 27, in “America’s favorite pastime”!

SFSC reps say they look forward to seeing you at the ballpark!

Game details are as follows:

SFSC Panther Field
Highlands Campus in Avon Park
1 p.m.
TICKETS are only $2 per person

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Manatee: Accident causes diesel fuel spill on SR 62

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

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 12:55pm

Manatee County, Florida -- A car and semi-truck crash resulted in over 200 gallons of diesel fuel being spilled onto State Road 62 Friday morning.

FHP troopers say Adrian Cervantes was driving a Dodge Neon on SR 62 next to Peter Osekowski's semi-truck around 7:45 a.m. At some point about three miles east of CR 37, Cervantes lost control of the car in a curve began to travel into the lane where Osekowski was driving.

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