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News from September 2021

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Winter Haven in 2020

By Polk Times | Sep 1, 2021

Of the 42,933 people living in Winter Haven in 2020, 52.7 percent (22,605) were women and 47.3 percent (20,328) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Polk Times.

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ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Ms. Hitchcock's 1st graders

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2021

So much fun learning about collecting data in science by tasting salty, sour, bitter, and sweet foods.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: The Auburndale Fire Department is bringing back their Fall Cancer Awareness Campaign to help in the fight against cancer.

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2021

Preorder this year's t-shirt for $20! The deadline for ordering is Monday, September 13.

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CITY OF DAVENPORT: Our offices will be closed Monday

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2021

September 6th in observance of Labor Day.

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CITY OF EAGLE LAKE: City Hall will be closing at 12:00pm on Friday

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2021

September 3rd and will reopen at 9:00am on Tuesday, September 7th!

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CITY OF HAINES: Congratulations to Delia Sanchez!

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2021

A receptionist and secretary, Delia Sanchez is always kind and courteous to all patrons who frequent City Hall each afternoon.

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CITY OF LAKE ALFRED: City Offices are closed Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2021

Household Garbage: Monday route will be picked up on Tuesday, September 7.

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: Lake Wales Citizens And Police Community Relations Advisory Committee Approaches One Year Anniversary

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2021

The Lake Wales Citizens and Police Community Relations Advisory Committee has met eight times since its inception, and has already tackled such issues as department body cameras, recruitment of officers and the process involved in pulling a vehicle over since it was formed just under one year ago.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: We currently have 35 job openings throughout the City of Lakeland

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2021

Email civilservice@lakelandgov.net or call 863.834.8790 and our HR team will take care of you!

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CITY OF MULBERRY: Mulberry's Hispanic Heritage Festival

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2021

The event will feature food, music, vendors, and children's activities.

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN: Winter Haven and search for this beautiful mural being painted by a Polk County artist

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2021

A special thank you is extended to the property owner and investor whose generosity makes a positive impact on our beautiful community.

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

By Polk Times | Sep 1, 2021

Of the 1,485,937 Palm Beach County residents estimated to have caught COVID-19 as of September 1, 2,883 (0.19 percent) have died.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Winter Haven stagnates at one in week ending Aug. 28

By Polk Times | Sep 1, 2021

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.