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Franklin advocates against federal oversight of Big Cypress National Preserve

By Polk Times | Jul 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) addressed the Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Federal Lands to discuss his bipartisan, bicameral bill, H.R. 8206, aimed at protecting Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve from what he described as extreme overreach by the Biden Administration. The National Park Service (NPS) is currently maintaining parts of Big Cypress as a wilderness area without the required congressional designation.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending June 29?

By Polk Times | Jul 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 29

By Polk Times | Jun 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Jun 29, 2024

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How much did Polk County spend on women’s basketball teams in 2023?

By Polk Times | Jun 29, 2024

Women’s basketball teams from Polk County received $2,225,483 during the 2023 season, up 3.8% from the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending June 22?

By Polk Times | Jun 28, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Florida: Polk County’s men’s basketball teams budget increases 18.2% in 2023

By Polk Times | Jun 28, 2024

Men’s basketball teams from Polk County received $3,188,876 during the 2023 season, up 18.2% from the previous year.

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Rep. Scott Franklin responds to SCOTUS decision on Chevron deference

By Polk Times | Jun 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling overturning the doctrine known as Chevron deference.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending June 22?

By Polk Times | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending June 22

By Polk Times | Jun 27, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Polk County in week ending June 22

By Polk Times | Jun 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Polk County in Q1?

By Polk Times | Jun 25, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Polk County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Polk County in week ending June 22?

By Polk Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By Polk Times | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Jun 23, 2024

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Polk County's universities spent $5,864,255 on football teams in 2023

By Polk Times | Jun 21, 2024

Polk County's five colleges spent $5,864,255 on their football teams in 2023, a 15.8% increase over the previous year.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Scott Franklin supports passage of FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act

By Polk Times | Jun 14, 2024

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), a retired career Naval aviator, voted in favor of H.R. 8070, the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House with a vote of 217-199.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Jun 8, 2024

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Franklin opposes ICC charges against Israeli officials

By Polk Times | Jun 4, 2024

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) has issued a statement regarding his vote for H.R. 8282, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which he cosponsored. The legislation addresses the International Criminal Court's (ICC) charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.