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News from December 2021

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge on Dec. 19 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Dec 21, 2021

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge on Dec. 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Winter Haven stagnates at one

By Polk Times | Dec 21, 2021

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on Dec. 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Lakeland sign pledge on Dec. 19 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Dec 21, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge on Dec. 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lake Wales stagnates at one

By Polk Times | Dec 21, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Dec. 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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One Winter Haven teacher pledges to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Dec. 4

By Polk Times | Dec 21, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Winter Haven who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Dec. 4.

Winter Haven tennis player Benjamin Saltman ranks in Boys’ 18 bracket in November

By Polk Times | Dec 21, 2021

Winter Haven tennis player Benjamin Saltman finished 1,092nd in November in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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DUNDEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY : Thank you to everyone for their toy donations!

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2021

We were able to donate the items to the Lake Wales Care Center as well as the Dundee Sheriffs Station.

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CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: CLES Crocs, we hope you have a safe & awesome winter break!

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2021

We can’t wait to see you on January 5th

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: City Commission Meeting

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2021

City Of Auburndale issued the following announcement on Dec. 18.At tonight’s City Commission Meeting, Mayor Dorothea Taylor Bogert issued a proclamation in recognition and appreciation of the Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (ALPI).

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CITY OF BARTOW: City Of Bartow Holiday Schedule

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2021

Bartow City Offices will be CLOSED - December 23 & 24, 2021.

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CITY OF EAGLE LAKE: Santa Claus will be riding with the Polk County Fire Department

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2021

This Thursday, Santa Claus will be riding with the Polk County Fire Department starting at 7:00 P.M. (The firetruck will have loud sirens going off throughout the duration of their route).

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: The City of Frostproof and all City Departments will be closed

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2021

If you have any City utility related emergencies during our closure please call 863 307-5129.

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CITY OF HAINES: Holiday greetings from Commissioner Jayne Hall

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2021

"Many, many happy wishes for a full and safe holiday season.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: The 2021 Lakeland Christmas Parade winners

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

Special thanks also to Hannah George and Nicole Minott (last photo), Junior League of Greater Lakeland FL, Parade Chair(s), and the JLGL for hosting this wonderful event and to the City of Lakeland Public Works Department, Communications Department, LakelandPD, Lakeland Fire Department, and of course, City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation for making this year's parade a success! We can't wait to see you all next year!

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CITY OF MULBERRY: We are saddened at the passing of Henry Kirkland

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

He served our country and was a 100% disabled Purple Heart Veteran. Henry also served on the City's Code Enforcement Board, the Planning and Zoning Board and the Board of Appeals.

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COUNTY OF POLK: The Saddle Creek Park Gun Range will be closed

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

The gun range will resume its normal operating hours Dec. 29 and Jan. 5 respectively.

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No new teachers in Lake Wales sign pledge in week ending Dec. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Dec 20, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge in week ending Dec. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Nikolas Kumria ranks 662nd in Boys’ 14 bracket in November

By Polk Times | Dec 20, 2021

Lakeland tennis player Nikolas Kumria finished 662nd in November in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lake Wales stagnates at one

By Polk Times | Dec 20, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Dec. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge on Dec. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Dec 20, 2021

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge on Dec. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.