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Free Driving Classes Now Available

Free Driving Classes Now Available

Polk County, Florida-- The Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and Florida Safety Council are now taking applications for free behind-the-wheel driving lessons and a free in-depth online driver education course. Teenagers ages 14 ½ or older are eligible to enroll, but are not eligible to take the exam for their learners permit until age 15. Students receive general elective credit for completing the course. Upon the completion of the FLVS online course, students are entitled to six hours of free behind the wheel driving lessons in real traffic with the Florida Safety Council.

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:

Sixth Annual All-County Gala Concert and Dance Festival

Sixth Annual All-County Gala Concert and Dance Festival

Polk County, Florida-- The Davenport School of the Arts invites the public to attend its Sixth Annual All-County Gala Concert on Saturday, April 6.

Organizers say the event, "An Evening of Dance in Polk County", will begin at 7 p.m. in the school's Howe's Theatre, l, 4751 N CR 547, Davenport, FL 33837. 

Those in attendance can look forward to performances of varying dance genres by students from the following schools :

Tobacco-free Florida turns 5 - events for Bartow, other communities

Tobacco-free Florida turns 5 - events for Bartow, other communities

Bartow, FL -- 10 News told you about the upcoming 5th Annual 'Tobacco Free Florida Week,'  and how the state's selected theme, "High Five: Tobacco Free Florida...5 years later" will recognize five years of notable strides:

Indoor Triathlon sign-up

Indoor Triathlon sign-up

Lakeland, FL - Make the City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Indoor Triathlon your first indoor triathlon.

Organizers say this fun challenge is perfect for everyone - from seasoned triathletes to first-timers. Race a 20-minute swim, 20-minute bike and a 20-minute run in the controlled environment of the Kelly Recreation and Gandy Pool Complexes.

The Indoor Triathlon will be held on Saturday, April 13th, with check-in at 8 a.m. at the Kelly Recreation Complex.

5th Annual Tobacco Free Florida Week 'high fives' 5 years of progress

5th Annual Tobacco Free Florida Week 'high fives' 5 years of progress

Bartow, FL -  During the week of April 6 to April 13, 2013, Polk County will celebrate the 5th annual Tobacco Free Florida Week. This year's theme is "High Five: Tobacco Free Florida...5 years later".