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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Perfect 10 Restaurant List -- Week of April 15, 2013

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 7:24am

Here is this week's Perfect 10 Restaurant List. Each restaurant was without a single high priority violation for the week of April 15, 2013:

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Heather's Community Baby Shower helps Alpha House

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

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 12:34pm

St. Petersburg, Florida-- Thanks to 10 News viewers in the Bay Area community, we were able to provide a truck full of valuable goods- everything from baby wipes and diapers, to blankets and towels- for Alpha House mothers in need.

Mothers like Jessica Young benefit from the generosity of the community and Alpha House.

Jessica stood with us during the shower holding her 12-day-old son, Sebastian, and shared her story.

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Teens suspected in attack, robbery of man on bike

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 8:01pm

AVON PARK, Fla.- The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating the robbery of a 59-year-old man who says he was attacked by a pack of teens while he was riding his bicycle.

Martin Ruiz says he was riding in the area of North Butler Avenue and West Main Street in Avon Park when he was attacked by three young men.

Deputies say Ruiz had a head injury and reported the three teens stole some of his personal items.

Deputies responding to the area were able to locate and arrest three suspects between the ages of 16 and 18 years old.

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