Lakeland’s Sleepy Hill Elementary hosted its 3rd Annual Science Family Night near the end of the 2010-2011 school year with approximately 350 students and families in attendance. 

The evening was jam-packed with science fun with hands-on science stations visited by attendees.  

Students and guests learned the science of roller coasters, air rocket launches, pink snow, airplanes and kites. 

The event included a robotics demonstration by Sleepy Hill Middle students,  a NASA guest speaker and an airplane from the Florida Air Museum.  

Bartow, FL -- With summer here, boating safety is paramount! But before you hit the water, know your trailering safety too!

The Lakeland Sail and Power Squadron, Inc., a unit of The United States Power Squadrons, will present a FREE seminar,"Trailering Your Boat" on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

This free seminar will be held at Certified Marine, 4020 Bartow Rd, Lakeland, FL.

The seminar will cover subjects such as choosing a tow vehicle, hitch and trailer, how to safely and securely tow your boat, and operation and maintenance of your trailering equipment.

Polk County, FL -- June is National Hurricane Preparedness Month and marks the beginning of hurricane season.

According to forecasters, the Atlantic basin is facing a busy hurricane season with an estimated 12 to 18 named storms this year including six to 10 that will become hurricanes.

As a public service, Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Polk County, a leading provider of fire and water damage clean up and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, is offering these tips for hurricane season to help keep families safe.

According to Kevin Lethers, Paul Davis office owner, hurricane preparedness includes: