Bay News 9 - Your News Channel http://www.baynews9.com News: Breaking News, Local News en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:44 EST Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:44 EST Copyright 2009 Bay News 9 comments@baynews9.com (Bay News 9 Comments) webmaster@baynews9.com (WebMaster) 30 UPDATE: 1 killed by Polk County lightning; many injured News / Polk Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:00 EST http://www.baynews9.com/Chat.cfm?event=evtAddThread&ThreadTypeId=1&ContentId=492417 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/7/4/492417.html?title=UPDATE%3A%201%20killed%20by%20Polk%20County%20lightning%3B%20many%20injured&cid=rss

Lightning struck a wooden pole barn on Viola Road in North Lakeland. 

 

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Happy 4th of July from Bay News 9! From the best firework displays in town to other fun-filled festivities- there's something for everyone.

 

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High school students are chosen to help at the hospital based on their success in school and commitment to volunteer at Bay Pines. 
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A national organization of doctors says eating hot dogs can lead to cancer.
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Witnesses said the two victims were walking westbound on 59th Avenue Drive East when a car pulled up and opened fire.
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There were no incidents of boating under the influence.
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One thousand people celebrated their new citizenship in Disney World this weekend.  Among them was a Manatee County waitress who was born in Thailand.

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Coroner: Teenage girl shot in father's store becomes 5th slain by suspected SC serial killer
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Swimmers should steer clear of two Bay area beaches this weekend.
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Many people are making the choice to forgo health insurance altogether.
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The city of Redington Shores canceled the show last year, but this year, the community came together to bring the fireworks back.

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