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News from October 2021

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Census Bureau: More men than women in Acacia Villas in 2020

By Polk Times | Oct 6, 2021

Of the 643 people living in Acacia Villas in 2020, 40 percent (257) were women and 60 percent (386) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Polk Times.

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

By Polk Times | Oct 6, 2021

Of the 1,485,706 Palm Beach County residents estimated to have caught COVID-19 as of October 6, 2,883 (0.19 percent) have died.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: It is Fire Prevention Week!

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

This year’s FPW campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make.

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CITY OF BARTOW: From the desk of the City Manager

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

RE: Continuation and Modification of Temporary City Operating Policies Due to Recent Surge in Local Spread of COVID-19

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CITY OF DAVENPORT: Sharing Christmas With You!

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

The City of Davenport is now accepting toys for our Sharing Christmas Program. Please help bring Christmas to a less fortunate child in our local schools.

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CITY OF EAGLE LAKE: City of Eagle Lake's Annual Trick or Treat Lane

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

We will have a DJ, candy, food vendors, and games for the kids!

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: A big thank you to Reggie Gravley and Bagwell Lumber

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

Also a big thank you to Councilmember Tashana True for volunteering her time and painting the entrance. It looks amazing!

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CITY OF HAINES: Don't forget that the first of two "CRA Basics" workshops

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

At the workshop, you'll learn about what a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is, how it makes a difference and how you can get involved.

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CITY OF LAKE ALFRED: Lake Alfred's 3rd Annual Fall Cruise-In

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

City Of Lake Alfred recently issued the following announcement.Come out and enjoy Lake Alfred's 3rd "Happy Fall Y'All" Cruise-In on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 10 AM to 2 PM.

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: Census Data Will Mean Tweaking Of Lake Wales City Voting Districts

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

Lake Wales will likely have to tweak the borders of its four voting districts since the 2020 U.S. Census showed the city had grown by about 15 percent in the last decade. The official census count in 2020 was 16,351 residents, up from 14.225 in 2010.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: Portion of Massachusetts Avenue To Close

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

LAKELAND, FL (October 5, 2021) | Construction continues on Summit Consulting’s new eight-story, 135,000 square foot building, located at 117 N. Massachusetts Avenue, on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland.

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CITY OF MULBERRY: It was a beautiful day yesterday for the city’s annual Hispanic Heritage Festival!

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

Thank you to all attendees, vendors, staff, and community partners that made it possible!

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN: Eloise Loop Road between Eagle Lake Loop Road and Rifle Range Road will continue to be closed

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2021

Closing Eloise Loop Road remains necessary because over-sized boring equipment intrudes into travel lanes, which creates safety concerns for workers and traffic alike.

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge on Oct. 3 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Oct 5, 2021

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge on Oct. 3, 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 5, 2021

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on Oct. 3, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Lakeland sign pledge on Oct. 3 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Oct 5, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge on Oct. 3, 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 | Oct 5, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Oct. 3, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lakeland stagnates at five in week ending Oct. 2

By Polk Times | Oct 5, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 2, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Online pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory signed by one Winter Haven teacher by week ending Sept. 18

By Polk Times | Oct 5, 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 Sept. 18.

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Alturas in 2020

By Polk Times | Oct 5, 2021

Of the 3,778 people living in Alturas in 2020, 50.5 percent (1,909) were women and 49.5 percent (1,869) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Polk Times.