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How many H-2A petitions made by Polk Times publication area employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry were approved during 2024?

By C. C. Garcia | Oct 11, 2025

All four H-2A petitions filed by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in the Polk Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by 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 stars will compete on Tuesday, Oct. 14?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 11, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be active on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

1 seasonal agricultural visa approved for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry in Polk Times publication area during 2024

By C. C. Garcia | Oct 10, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Wholesale Trade industry an employer 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.

Scott Franklin highlights community policing and government funding actions

By D. J. Fields | Oct 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted on October 10 about local law enforcement engagement during National Night Out and discussed legislative efforts regarding government funding.

Franklin comments on Israel-Hamas ceasefire; calls for continued U.S. support

By H. H. Brewer | Oct 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida’s 18th district released a statement following the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage–prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Scott Franklin addresses shutdown remarks and highlights local achievements on social media

By D. J. Fields | Oct 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used social media between October 9-10, 2025 to address federal policy debates and recognize achievements within his district.

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Who from Polk County area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Oct. 13?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 10, 2025

These ex-Polk County area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Oct. 13.

Polk Times publication area sees 14 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Construction industry during 2024

By C. C. Garcia | Oct 9, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Construction industry an employer 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.

Scott Franklin calls for equal USDA aid and highlights funding for emergency services

By H. H. Brewer | Oct 9, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted about federal aid for Florida farmers, shifts in global reserves, and new funding for local emergency services in October 2025.

How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Polk Times publication area during 2024?

By C. C. Garcia | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, 97.3% of H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry 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.

Florida delegation urges USDA to include specialty crops in new aid programs

By D. J. Fields | Oct 8, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida’s 18th district has led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that Florida’s specialty crop producers are included in any new federal economic assistance...

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Who from Polk County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Oct. 11?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 7, 2025

These ex-Polk County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Scott Franklin addresses shutdown blame and international support for Israel

By H. H. Brewer | Oct 7, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted about legislative efforts related to the government shutdown on October 6-7, 2025.

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Which former Polk County area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Oct. 10?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 6, 2025

These former Polk County area high school athletes will take part in events on Friday, Oct. 10.

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Which former Polk County area high school athletes will be active on Thursday, Oct. 9?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 6, 2025

Thursday, Oct. 9 will see these former Polk County area high school stars in competition.

Congressman Scott Franklin highlights Vet Fest success and discusses NFIP lapse

By K. T. Harris | Oct 4, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used social media posts from October 3-4, 2025 to highlight local events such as Vet Fest and express concerns about the National Flood Insurance Program lapse due to a government shutdown.

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Which former high school stars from Polk County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 3, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6.

Scott Franklin addresses government shutdown and military heritage in recent posts

By D. J. Fields | Oct 2, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin addressed topics including the federal government shutdown and military heritage through several posts dated October 1-2, 2025.

Franklin criticizes Senate Democrats after government shutdown begins

By D. J. Fields | Oct 1, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida’s 18th district released a statement following the Senate's failure to pass H.R. 5371, known as the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Polk County area competing on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 1, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 4, these former Polk County area high school standouts will be in action.

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