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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

News from October 2021

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

By Polk Times | Oct 2, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Sept. 30, 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 | Oct 2, 2021

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on Sept. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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After Zuckerberg donations, Democrat support in Palm Beach remains unchanged in 2020 election

By Polk Times | Oct 2, 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 56% of the vote in Palm Beach.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Oct 2, 2021

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

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Five teachers in Lakeland pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Sept. 18

By Polk Times | Oct 2, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by five teachers in Lakeland who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 18.

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Bartow in 2020

By Polk Times | Oct 2, 2021

Of the 19,762 people living in Bartow in 2020, 50.4 percent (9,965) were women and 49.6 percent (9,797) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Polk Times.

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CITY OF MULBERRY: Harvest Festival

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2021

City Of Mulberry recently issued the following announcement.Join us for our 6th annual Harvest Festival at Spence Park.

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN: November 2 is Election Day!

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2021

City Of Winter Haven issued the following announcement on Sep. 30.Tuesday, November 2 is Election Day!

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: The 28th annual Bloodhound Bash was a huge success last night!

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2021

City Commissioners and community members came together to celebrate Auburndale High School's Homecoming Week.

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CITY OF BARTOW: City Commission Regular Meeting

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2021

Please be advised that if you desire to appeal from any decisions made because of the above hearing or meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings and in some cases a verbatim record is required.

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CITY OF DAVENPORT: Sharing Christmas With You!

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2021

The City of Davenport is now accepting toys for our Sharing Christmas Program.

CITY OF FROSTPROOF: Agenda for Frostproof City Council Regular Council Meeting

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2021

This meeting is open to the public for those who would like to attend in person.

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CITY OF HAINES: We're pleased to announce that our Employee of the Month for October is custodian, Fred Sampson!

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2021

Fred is always working to make sure the facilities he is assigned are clean and smelling really good. Each day, Mr. Sampson acknowledges everyone with a greeting and always has a positive attitude.

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CITY OF LAKE ALFRED: If you have a concern regarding low water pressure in your home

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2021

Possible issues could be: dirty aerators/filters on faucets; water softening systems can reduce pressure; buildup of minerals/sediment in house lines or City lines that connect from the force main to your water meter (especially in older homes); low flow or old shower heads; or a combination of issues.

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: Today a ribbon cutting ceremony was held marking the completion of one of the CRA’s Legacy Housing Rehabilitation Program.

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2021

Volunteers from the Lake Wales Police Department helped clear out her yard. Students from Roosevelt Academy put a planter in her yard that includes peppers. Aetna was also a sponsor of this project.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: It’s Lakefront Friday!

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2021

hey are egg masses of an invasive apple snail. Apple snails lay their egg masses above water, and when the eggs hatch , the tiny snails fall into the water.

McKenna Battilla ranks 6,253rd in Girls' 18 bracket in September

By Polk Times | Oct 1, 2021

Auburndale tennis player McKenna Battilla finished 6,253rd in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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Eight lobbyists register to represent one principal from Lakeland during Q3, 2021

By Polk Times | Oct 1, 2021

Eight lobbyists registered to represent one principal from Lakeland during the third quarter of 2021, according to data from the Florida’s Lobbyist Registration Office.

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Census Bureau: More men than women in Bradley Junction in 2020

By Polk Times | Oct 1, 2021

Of the 702 people living in Bradley Junction in 2020, 37.2 percent (261) were women and 62.8 percent (441) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Polk Times.

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Oct. 1, 2021

By Polk Times | Oct 1, 2021

The Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section on Oct. 1, 2021.