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News from July 2021

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Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro surpass New Orleans-Metairie in 2019

By Polk Times | Jul 31, 2021

The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area exported $35.5 billion in 2019, more than exports from New Orleans-Metairie in 2019, according to the International Trade Administration.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Jul 31, 2021

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

July 30, 2021 sees Congressional Record publish “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Polk Times | Jul 30, 2021

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” on July 30, 2021.

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Palm Beach County COVID-19 Update: 99.81% of infected residents still alive

By Polk Times | Jul 28, 2021

Of the 1,485,924 Palm Beach County residents estimated to have caught COVID-19 as of July 28, 2,883 (0.19 percent) have died.

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on July 28, 2021

By Polk Times | Jul 28, 2021

The Congressional Record published “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section on July 28, 2021.

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DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: We are so incredibly appreciative of a couple local community organizations

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2021

The King’s Church and Dreamscapes Landscaping! They donated their time, love, and sweaty equity to revive the front of our school and a few other parts of our campus.

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CITY OF BARTOW: Voluntary Board Vacancies

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2021

Public notice is hereby given that the City of Bartow is currently accepting applications for the following voluntary advisory board(s):

CITY OF AUBURNDALE: Thank you to everyone who joined us for Timeout Tuesdays

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2021

Special thanks to Bond Clinic for their help in sponsoring today's event.

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CITY OF HAINES: Inmate Work Program

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2021

Rather than going to jail, the Inmate Work Program allows those sentenced to serve their time on the weekends by doing community service projects.

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: Water service has been restored

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2021

If you have any issues, please call Frostproof City Hall at 863 635-7855.

CITY OF LAKE WALES: Notice To Residents That Live In The Northwest Neighborhood Of The City Of Lake Wales

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2021

The City of Lake Wales is in the process of preparing a grant application that will request funding for sidewalk improvements in the City’s Northwest Neighborhood.

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CITY OF LAKE ALFRED: Lakes Appreciation Month

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2021

The proclamation was received by Ron Schelfo of Ron’s Tackle Box.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: ICYMI: The July 2021 Access Lakeland Newsletter is now available!

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2021

View it on your device here https://conta.cc/3eQtMVc or subscribe today at LakelandGov.net/AccessLakeland.

CITY OF MULBERRY: Dinner and a Movie: Jaws

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2021

July's Dinner and a Movie is graciously sponsored by Mulberry City Commissioner Neil Devine.

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN: The City of Winter Haven has one seat available

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2021

Completed applications must be returned to the City Clerk at City Hall by August 20, 2021.

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CITY OF CLEARWATER: Moffitt Cancer Center will be doing a cancer screening event

By Press release submission | Jul 26, 2021

Any and all beachgoers, passersby, etc. are welcome, regardless of whether or not you have insurance coverage.

“REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABORTION ACT.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on July 26, 2021

By Polk Times | Jul 26, 2021

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 18, NO TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABORTION ACT.....” on July 26, 2021.

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on July 26, 2021

By Polk Times | Jul 26, 2021

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” was published on pages H3907-H3908 of the Congressional Record on July 26, 2021.

July 26, 2021 sees Congressional Record publish “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Polk Times | Jul 26, 2021

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” was published in the House of Representatives section on pages on July 26, 2021.

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James A. Haley VA Hospital ranks fifth in total VA system pending appointments

By Polk Times | Jul 25, 2021

The James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa ranked fifth among VA health care systems with 170,488 pending appointments across its 17 locations during the period ending Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.