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Alex Sessoms, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout’s collegiate team plays on Tuesday, March 18 in Division II NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Polk Times | Mar 19, 2025

Their team entered the tournament as a 1 seed.

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Congressman Scott Franklin addresses St. Patrick's Day greetings and security concerns

By Polk Times | Mar 18, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin recently tweeted about celebrating St. Patrick's Day while also addressing security threats posed by gangs on U.S soil and recognizing National Agriculture Day within his district of Florida-18.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Mar. 8

By Polk Times | Mar 16, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Information industry employers submit 5 H-1B petitions across Polk Times publication area in 2024

By Polk Times | Mar 16, 2025

In 2024, five H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located within the Polk Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Mar 15, 2025

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Mar. 8?

By Polk Times | Mar 14, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 8

By Polk Times | Mar 14, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Mar. 8?

By Polk Times | Mar 13, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott Franklin introduces resolution for National Osceola Turkey Day

By Polk Times | Mar 13, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin recently addressed several key issues through social media posts dated March 12 and March 13, including efforts towards wildlife conservation with National Osceola Turkey Day recognition, appreciation for K-9 veterans'...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Mar. 8?

By Polk Times | Mar 13, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Polk County in week ending Mar. 8

By Polk Times | Mar 12, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Resolution aims to establish National Osceola Turkey Day on March 15

By Polk Times | Mar 12, 2025

Rep. Scott Franklin and Rep. Darren Soto have reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to establish March 15th as National Osceola Turkey Day.

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Scott Franklin discusses border security and military infrastructure in recent tweets

By Polk Times | Mar 12, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin's recent tweets discuss his views on enforcing existing laws for border security and improving military infrastructure through technological innovations.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 15?

By Polk Times | Mar 12, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 15.

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Scott Franklin discusses daylight saving and legislative matters on social media

By Polk Times | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin engages with constituents through tweets about daylight saving time changes and legislative updates from March 9-11, 2025

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Scott Franklin supports funding bill to prevent government shutdown

By Polk Times | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida's 18th District has expressed his support for H.R. 1968, a stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown.

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Polk County ranks 47th highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $11,778 in 2022

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Polk County received an average of $11,778 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st lowest in Florida.

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Finance and Insurance industry employers submit 13 H-1B petitions across Polk Times publication area in 2024

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in the Polk Times publication area submitted 13 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 1

By Polk Times | Mar 9, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Mar 8, 2025

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