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Traffic Relief As New Lanes Of 408 Open
There was some relief Monday for 130,000 daily drivers. Two new lanes opened on the 408 Expressway eastbound out of Orlando.
Teaching Art to Children Is a Way of Life
Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 5:04 a.m. The world around Robert Birt, 79, has changed dramatically since he started teaching children in 1957.
Polk County Schools To Begin Swine Flu Vaccinations
The Polk County School District, in cooperation with the Polk County Health Department, will begin vaccinating students in select schools starting October 27.
Published: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:38 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:54 p.m. performances Gospel Sing North Lakeland Baptist Church, 306 Wilder Road, will host a sing featuring the Singing Disciples with Dave and his Gospel Trumpet and Orlando and Ed Leon tonight at 7. 660-6262 or 859-1348. Sing and Dinner Indian Lake ...
Police: Thieves Targeting Unlocked Vehicles
Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 9:06 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 9:06 p.m. LAKELAND Unlocked vehicles have become treasure-troves for thieves who have broken into more than 60 cars in the Lake Morton, Lake Hollingsworth and Crystal Lake areas in recent months, according to Lakeland police.
31 Polk schools named Five Star by state, most in county history
Thirty-one Polk County public schools have received the Five Star School designation from the Florida Department of Education to start the new school year.
Polk Clears Students In FCAT Investigation
Published: Monday, August 31, 2009 at 9:16 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, August 31, 2009 at 9:16 p.m. LAKELAND There is no indication students at Lincoln Avenue Elementary and Crystal Lake Elementary schools memorized sentences or phrases to use on the writing portion of the FCAT, according to an investigation by the Polk County School District.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, August 14, 2009 at 2:11 a.m. Wow!! Here we are in August.
State: Kids Coached for FCAT Essays
Published: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 4:44 a.m. LAKELAND Some fourth-graders at Lincoln Avenue Academy and Crystal Lake Elementary in Lakeland have been accused of template writing by using similar phrases or exact sentences in their essays on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
Police investigating Dist. 47 fund transfers
Authorities are investigating unauthorized transfers from bank accounts kept by Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47, police confirmed Friday.