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News from 2021

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CITY OF DAVENPORT: Ho Ho Ho with the Po Po

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2021

As you wrap up your Christmas shopping one week before the big day, swing by our Winter Wonderland-themed "Northeast North Pole" substation (1100 Dunson Road in Davenport) and meet the deputies who patrol the Four Corners area.

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CITY OF EAGLE LAKE: Craft & Story Time!

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2021

Put on your favorite pajamas & join us at our Eagle Lake Public Library on December 21, 2021

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: We've been asked several times how long you will need to continue to boil your water

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2021

When a boil water notice is issued, the City must submit two water tests to make sure the water is safe for consumption.

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CITY OF HAINES: Don't forget that we will hold our annual Christmas parade on Friday

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2021

Haines City's Christmas Parade begins at 7 p.m. This holiday themed parade is family-friendly, and floats will light the way to Lake Eva Park with dance groups, businesses, and local organizations.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: Santa sure has a way of putting a smile on our faces!

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2021

Our first Selfies With Santa event at Hollis Garden hosted by the City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation was a huge success! T

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Winter Haven stagnates at one

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2021

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on Dec. 12, 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 | Dec 14, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Dec. 12, 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 Nov. 27

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 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 Nov. 27.

How did Maddox Bose from Winter Haven play in Boys’ 12 bracket in May?

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2021

Winter Haven tennis player Maddox Bose finished 37th in May in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lakeland stagnates at five in week ending Dec. 11

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge in week ending Dec. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge on Dec. 12 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2021

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge on Dec. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Lakeland sign pledge on Dec. 12 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge on Dec. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Dec. 13, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Polk Times | Dec 13, 2021

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” was published on pages H7642-H7643 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 13, 2021.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Winter Haven stagnates at one

By Polk Times | Dec 13, 2021

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on Dec. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge on Dec. 11 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Dec 13, 2021

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge on Dec. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Lakeland sign pledge on Dec. 11 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Dec 13, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge on Dec. 11, 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 Dec. 11 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Dec 13, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge in week ending Dec. 11, 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 | Dec 13, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Dec. 11, 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 Nov. 27

By Polk Times | Dec 13, 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 Nov. 27.

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No new teachers in Lakeland sign pledge on Dec. 10 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Dec 12, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge on Dec. 10, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.