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Recent Bay area child deaths sadden advocates

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 6:27pm

New Port Richey, Florida -- Watching the news these past two weeks has brought Maureen Welch to tears.

"It's just so sad," Welch says of reports of a Tampa mother leaving her 7-month-old in a bathtub.

A Citrus mother accused of beating her 2-year-old daughter to death.

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47 dogs found living in feces and urine; owners charged

Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 5:52pm

Auburndale, Florida -- The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it found 47 dogs living in deplorable conditions inside an Auburndale home on Friday night. 

The pet owners, 49-year-old Randall Huggins and 55-year-old Bernice Walskey, have each been charged 40 counts of animal cruelty.

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47 dogs rescued from disgusting drug home

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 11:15am

Auburndale, Florida -- A check of a home for possible drug activity Friday evening revealed even more -- a disgusting home housing 47 dogs in cages filled urine and feces.

Deputies arrived at the home in the 3900 block of Owens Road and talked with Randall Huggins about the tip of possible drug activity. While they waited for him to secure loose dogs on the property so they could conduct a search, Bernice Walskey arrived.

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Update:Three car crash, lanes now open

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 2:06pm

Polk County, Florida -- Deputies are currently working on  a three car crash on Canal Street and Highway 92 in Lakeland.

There are only minor injuries reported.

All lanes are now open.

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Public meeting about Poinciana Park

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 1:52pm
Public meeting about Poinciana Park

Polk County, Florida -- Polk County Parks and Natural Resources is hosting a public meeting about Poinciana Park, a new park opening in Fall 2013 in Poinciana.

Phase I construction includes a three multi-purpose fields, restrooms, two baseball fields, a basketball court, a dog park, picnic facilities and parking. 

The discussion of the meeting will include new athletic league possibilities and rental opportunities. 

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Kentucky Derby Day brings “My Old Kentucky Home” to Lakeland

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 10:27am
Kentucky Derby Day brings “My Old Kentucky Home” to Lakeland

Lakeland, Florida -- Annual fundraiser supports the programs of Catholic Charities in Polk County Kentucky Derby fans who are unable to attend the horse race at Churchill Downs, can have a local Derby Day experience while supporting a great cause. On May 4, 2013, Catholic Charities of Central Florida will host the 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Day at Santa Fe Catholic High School.

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Tennis for Tumors tournament

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 8:44am
Tennis for Tumors tournament

Lakeland, Florida -- Come out and see the 7th Annual Tennis for Tumors tournament!

Tennis for Tumors is dedicated to support advanced technology through research grants and raise community awareness of childhood brain tumors.

Tennis for Tumors' primary fundraiser is a tennis tournament held each year at the Beerman Family Tennis Complex. Please join us as we raise money for more tumor research and the Brittany Truitt Scholarship.

The Beerman Fmaily Tennis Complex is located at 1000 East Edgewood Drive, Lakeland.

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