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News from November 2021

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lakeland stagnates at five in week ending Nov. 6

By Polk Times | Nov 9, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge in week ending Nov. 6, 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 Oct. 23

By Polk Times | Nov 9, 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 Oct. 23.

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge on Nov. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Nov 8, 2021

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge on Nov. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Lakeland sign pledge on Nov. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Nov 8, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge on Nov. 6, 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 | Nov 8, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Nov. 6, 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 | Nov 8, 2021

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on Nov. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Lake Wales sign pledge in week ending Nov. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Nov 8, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge in week ending Nov. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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One teacher in Haines City pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Oct. 23

By Polk Times | Nov 8, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Haines City who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Oct. 23.

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Palm Beach County professional licenses expiring in week ending Oct. 31

By Polk Times | Nov 8, 2021

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Oct. 31 in Palm Beach County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Congratulations Draven, Kiam, and Harmony!

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2021

Surprised three 4th grade students at lunch with some prizes for going above and beyond in following and implementing our Eagle SOAR expectations!

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CITRUS RIDGE A. CIVICS ACADEMY: Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy 3rd Grade Literacy Night

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2021

Food will be served until 6:30 p.m. so all families can participate in the evening’s activities.

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BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Our team is so proud of our debut on the Fortune/IBM Watson Health

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2021

For us, it's not just a list -- it's a show of our commitment to the community we serve.

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CITY OF MULBERRY: A health fair right in our community!!

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2021

Call and sign up for your Moderna booster if you qualify.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: The results are in!

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2021

Thank you ALL for participating, either by submitting a photo or voting.

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CITY OF LAKE WALES:Lake Wales Airport Continues Upgrades At No Cost To Local Taxpayers

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2021

The Federal Aviation Administration will foot the bill for a new apron at the airport in the coming months, and the Florida Department of Transportation is expected to cover the costs of a new fueling system at the city owned site.

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CITY OF LAKE ALFRED: Lake Alfred Christmas Parade

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2021

Join us for the parade, then join us at Frank C. Gardner Park for our annual tree lighting, a chance to take a picture with Santa at the Gardner House and other fun festivities!

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CITY OF HAINES: The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) thanks everyone who came out to the 2021 Latin Business Expo

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2021

We were fortunate to have such a talented cast of speakers and entrepreneurs from a wide array of industries.

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: Calling all local businesses and residents in the 33843 zip code

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2021

Be a part of Light Up Frostproof! FREE registration. Decorate your business or home with loads of holiday sparkle.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: TRAFFIC DETOUR: Lake Stella Drive

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2021

Over the next several days crews will be replacing damaged sidewalks around Lake Stella.

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

By Polk Times | Nov 7, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Nov. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.