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Which ex-high school standouts from Polk County area will play on Friday, Oct. 3?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 30, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 3, these former Polk County area high school stars will be competing.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Polk County will compete on Thursday, Oct. 2?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 29, 2025

Thursday, Oct. 2 will see this former Polk County area high school star in competition.

Scott Franklin highlights visits to Kratos Defense and Publix Central Pharmacy

By K. T. Harris | Sep 26, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shared updates on social media about recent tours at Kratos Defense and Publix Central Pharmacy on September 25-26, highlighting technological advancements and customer service achievements.

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Who from Polk County area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Sept. 29?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 26, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 29, these former Polk County area high school athletes will be in action.

How many H-2A petitions made by Polk Times publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By M. D. Lucero | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, 97.3% of H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Polk Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Which former Polk County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 24, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Scott Franklin comments on congressional action and community recognition via social media

By D. J. Fields | Sep 22, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shared updates between September 19-22, including news on congressional budget actions and public recognitions for truck drivers and law enforcement officers.

Scott Franklin highlights support for veterans’ healthcare and US-Taiwan agricultural trade

By K. T. Harris | Sep 19, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used his social media platform on September 18-19, 2025 to announce legislative progress for veterans’ telehealth services and highlight a $10 billion agricultural trade commitment from Taiwan.

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Which former high school stars from Polk County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 22?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 19, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Sept. 22.

Scott Franklin marks NASA reunion and honors Air Force anniversary in recent posts

By D. J. Fields | Sep 18, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin marked meetings with NASA astronauts and commemorated significant events including the U.S. Air Force's anniversary through several social media posts dated September 17-18, 2025.

Scott Franklin shares reflections on civic events and education meetings

By H. H. Brewer | Sep 17, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted updates on September 16-17, 2025 regarding honoring Charlie Kirk at the Capitol, meetings with Florida education leaders including Dr. William Allen, and a reflection on Constitution Day.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Polk County area will play on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 17, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 20, these former Polk County area high school stars will be competing.

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Which former Polk County area high school stars will compete on Friday, Sept. 19?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 16, 2025

This former Polk County area high school athlete are set to compete on Friday, Sept. 19.

Scott Franklin highlights local events and congressional work in latest social media posts

By H. H. Brewer | Sep 12, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted about Summerlin Academy's annual September 11 ceremony in Bartow, legislative progress within House Appropriations Committee markups, and advocacy efforts with constituents supporting Parkinson’s research—all on...

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Who are the former Polk County high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Sept. 15?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 12, 2025

The week of Monday, Sept. 15 will see these former Polk County area high school standouts in action.

Franklin supports House approval of national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2026

By K. T. Harris | Sep 11, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida’s 18th district has expressed his support for the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was approved with a vote of 231-196. “China’s accelerating military...

Scott Franklin reflects on September 11 and highlights recent congressional actions

By K. T. Harris | Sep 11, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin marked September 11 with a message honoring victims and heroes while also updating constituents about advancements in weather forecasting legislation and defense policy passed by Congress.

Scott Franklin addresses aviation partnership and responds to Charlie Kirk assassination

By H. H. Brewer | Sep 10, 2025

On September 10, Congressman Scott Franklin posted about strengthening ties with Avelo Air and responded to news regarding Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

House committee advances bipartisan Weather Act Reauthorization led by Rep. Scott Franklin

By H. H. Brewer | Sep 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, chairman of the Environment Subcommittee on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, announced that the committee has advanced the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025.

Scott Franklin highlights agriculture and community visits in recent social media posts

By D. J. Fields | Sep 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used social media between September 8 and September 10 to highlight local agriculture initiatives and constituent visits in Washington D.C. The posts showcase ongoing community engagement efforts by Florida's...

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