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Blooming bras gain support
Wed  May 16 2012 01:22PM
It began with three classmates brainstorming ways to raise money at this year’s Relay For Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society held on April 20 at Bartow High School. … read more.
Scientists not sure project will help
Wed  May 16 2012 10:02AM
Despite more than $120 million in budget cuts within the past two years, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is proceeding full steam toward building a $150 million project to … read more.
Jackets second in state softball
Wed  May 16 2012 10:02AM
Bartow Lady Jackets fell short of the Class 7A state softball championship last weekend, losing to Tampa’s Chamberlain 9-8, finishing second in the state for the second straight year. Chamberlain’s … read more.
MOSI has mummies
Wed  May 16 2012 10:02AM
Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry may have taken “creepy in a good way” to new heights with their latest exhibit “Mummies of the World.” More than 150 artifacts including … read more.
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Fundraiser to help Children’s Miracle Network
Wed  May 16 2012 10:02AM
Get rid of those pesky love bugs and contribute to a worthy cause at the same time. The Bartow Walmart is planning a fundraiser on May 25 at the store, 1050 E. Van Fleet Drive, to benefit the Children’s Miracle … read more.

Let them eat cake at library
Wed  May 16 2012 10:02AM
Bartow Public Library’s is celebrating two birthdays this week, with cake and punch in the lobby on Friday. Fourteen years ago on May 18, the library moved from its location on East Parker Street to South Broadway. But that’s not … read more.

Friday Fest full of fun
Wed  May 16 2012 10:02AM
With music, two kinds of cycles and Filipino food, Friday Fest is full of fun on May 18. Flashback will make a return appearance with live music for listening and dancing. Clear Springs is sponsoring this month’s Main Street Bartow … read more.

$15,000 raised for Hutto family
Wed  May 16 2012 10:02AM
The Brady Hutto Memorial Benefit was a fundraiser Saturday at The First Baptist Church in Auburndale. The benefit organized by Spradlen Promotions was held in Brady Hutto’s memory to help the Hutto’s family with expenses. Brady was a 21-month-old who … read more.

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2 US Navy ships collide in Pacific
Wed  May 16 2012 08:52PM
SAN DIEGO (AP) — An 844-foot-long U.S. Navy vessel collided with a refueling tanker Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, causing damage to both ships, but there were no injuries or fuel spills, military officials said. The midmorning accident between the … read more.

Study finds java drinkers live longer
Wed  May 16 2012 08:52PM
MILWAUKEE — One of life’s simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee … read more.

Does advertising  on Facebook pay?
Wed  May 16 2012 08:52PM
NEW YORK — Responding to extraordinary demand, Facebook said Wednesday that it would sell more stock in the company’s initial public offering. But ahead of the IPO, a debate emerged between two of the nation’s largest automakers: Does it pay … read more.

New panel to focus on higher education access
Wed  May 16 2012 08:52PM
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — The chairman of the Board of Governors on Wednesday added to the growing list of committees, task forces and other panels examining higher education in Florida. Dean Colson announced that his new seven-member commission will focus on … read more.

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