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Online escort services could be sheriff's next target

Winter Haven, Florida - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is going after prostitutes who sell sex over the Internet.

On Monday he released details of an undercover investigation where 60 people were arrested. Sheriff Judd says the sting isn't over yet they may go after the websites next.

Mug Shots: Booking photos of those arrested for prostitution
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Video Awards, Elementary Visual Art, Music Showcase

Video Awards, Elementary Visual Art, Music Showcase

Polk Video Awards

The public is invited to the Polk Video Awards on Tuesday, May 3 at Lakeland’s Victory Church, 1401 Griffin Road, Lakeland.

Student-produced videos that include documentaries, animations, music videos and school news broadcasts will be shown.

The elementary awards event begins at 5 p.m. followed by the middle and high school awards at approximately 7 p.m.

The Video Awards, Polk’s version of Hollywood’s Academy Awards, are free to attend.  

Many works from the local Video Awards have gone on to win awards at the state, national and international level since the local awards program began in 1992.

Information: David Yates, (863) 647-4254, david.yates@polk-fl.net.

Elementary Visual Art, Music Showcase

Tax Day leads to scrambling and protesting

Tampa, Florida -- While some people are scrambling to file their taxes at the last minute, others will be protesting against big businesses not paying any federal taxes at all.

A group called Fight for Florida will be gathering in front of downtown Tampa's Bank of America building at 4 p.m. on Monday, this year's tax day.

The purpose of the protest? To show they're fed up with corporations like Bank of America paying no federal taxes in 2010.

Organizers say it's a symptom of a nationwide epidemic: companies sheltering their income overseas or slipping through other loopholes to avoid paying their fair shares.

Garden Lecture Series: Lawns 101

Garden Lecture Series: Lawns 101

Lakeland, FL -- Tonight, April 18 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., head on out to the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library for a Garden Lecture Series.

Tonight the focus will be on lawns and the event will be hosted by The City of Lakeland Beautification Board and Lakeland Parks & Recreation.

This series is to help keep Lakeland Green & Beautiful.

These programs are perfect for the do-it-yourself garden enthusiast!

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Lakeland's 50,000 Egg Hunt this Saturday!

Lakeland's 50,000 Egg Hunt this Saturday!

Lakeland, FL -- This Saturday, April 23 be sure to make your way to Lakeland's largest egg hunt!

The hunt will start at 10 a.m. at 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road, but pre-registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

The kids are guaranteed to have a blast as they search for 50,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes.

Free GPS Seminar for boaters

Free GPS Seminar for boaters

Lakeland, FL -- The Lakeland Sail and Power Sauadron, Inc. is hosting a FREE "Using GPS Seminar" on Tuesday, April 19.

The event will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Old Salt Marine on 1922 US Hwy 98 North.

This event is free and open to the public.

Need more information call: (863)667-9047 or check out http://www.lakelandsailandpower.info.

Detectives search for armed Circle K robber

Detectives search for armed Circle K robber

Lakeland, FL -- Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives are asking for the public's help in a robbery investigation.

The robbery occurred at the Circle K convenience store located at 4415 Kathleen Road in Lakeland. 

At approximately 11:59 p.m., on Saturday, April 16, a black male entered the Circle K armed with an unknown make, silver revolver and confronted the two store clerks.