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Hundreds gather to remember deputy killed in crash

LAKELAND, Florida - Hundreds of people gathered at the First Baptist Church at the Mall in a memorial service for Master Deputy J. Shane Robbins, with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Robbins was killed in a car crash last week.

MONEY MONDAY: Alonso High's cash goes to A-team bash!

Tampa, Florida-- We've been telling you how we found almost $100,000 for a local school system that was just sitting in a state unclaimed cash and property account- $3,000 of which was for Alonso High School.

Alonso Parents wanted to know how they would spend the money, so we followed up with Principal Louie Diaz to get the scoop.

Man falls while trimming trees

Polk County, Florida -- A school crossing guard died after falling over 20 feet from a tree. 

On April 27, Polk County Sheriff's Office School
Crossing Guard, Stephen Pederson, was trimming trees at the All Faith Baptist Church, a task he volunteered to do on several occasions. 

Memorials planned for deputy killed in crash

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Memorial services have been planned for a central Florida sheriff's deputy killed when his patrol car crashed.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office says viewings for Deputy Joseph "Shane" Robbins will be held Monday afternoon and evening at a Lakeland church.

A memorial service will be held at the same church Tuesday morning. A ceremony honoring Robbins' law enforcement service will be held immediately following the church service.

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Man shoots at cop, flees the scene

Haines City, Florida -- Police are searching for a man who shot at a cop and then fled the scene. 

On April 28, around 12 a.m., officers responded to a call of a fight at the BP Gas Station located at 95 Hwy 17-92 West in Haines City.  

Polk County Public Schools lists commencement

Polk County Public Schools lists commencement

Polk County, Florida-- The 2013 graduation season is here, and as this year’s graduates prepare to take the next step towards future goals, family members, friends, and members of the community will want to share in their excitement.

Students who earned their diplomas will be honored at various graduation ceremonies in May and June, and Polk Public Schools reps have made it easy to see which schools' events are scheduled for when. 

Live in Polk County? May is the time to save at Legoland Florida

Live in Polk County? May is the time to save at Legoland Florida

Winter Haven, Florida -- Splash and play for a lot less at Legoland Florida during some weekends in May if you live in Polk County.

During Polk County Residents' Days at the theme park, you can buy up to six tickets in advance for just $25. The tickets get you admission to both Legoland Florida and the Legoland Water Park.

Plus, a portion of each ticket sold goes toward helping children in Polk County.

Here are more details, including the valid dates and limitations, provided by Legoland Florida: