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News from April 2022

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 16, 2022

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

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Wishing everyone celebrating across America and around the world a happy and joyous Passover! #ChagSameach"..."

By Polk Times | Apr 16, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of April 15.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lake Wales stagnates at one in week ending March 26

By Polk Times | Apr 16, 2022

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge in week ending March 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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16.7 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Willow Oak

By Polk Times | Apr 15, 2022

16.7 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Willow Oak in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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30.4 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Winter Haven

By Polk Times | Apr 14, 2022

30.4 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Winter Haven in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Palm Beach County COVID-19 Update: 98.6% of infected residents alive as of April 12

By Polk Times | Apr 13, 2022

Palm Beach County has seen 370,017 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Need assistance with a federal agency? Please join us for a Mobile Office Hours outreach event on 4/14..."

By Polk Times | Apr 13, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of April 7.

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Treat yourself in Polk County with these at home spa gifts

By Polk Times | Apr 13, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Polk Times has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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38.5 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Medulla

By Polk Times | Apr 13, 2022

38.5 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Medulla in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Today, we're capturing the stories of local WWII veterans for the Veterans History Project. Their remarkable..."

By Polk Times | Apr 12, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of April 11.

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11 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Combee Settlement

By Polk Times | Apr 12, 2022

11 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Combee Settlement in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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16.7 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Crooked Lake Park

By Polk Times | Apr 11, 2022

16.7 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Crooked Lake Park in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: Lakeland History & Culture Center: The Kathleen Community

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2022

In 1886, a community in the northern edge Polk County applied for a post office under the name – Polish.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: The City of Auburndale is tuning up for CityFest!

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2022

This new city event will take place at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park on Saturday, May 21, from 1 PM to 10 PM.

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Polk County professional licenses expiring in week ending April 16

By Polk Times | Apr 11, 2022

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending April 16 in Polk County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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COUNTY OF POLK: Health and Social Services Fair

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2022

County Of Polk recently issued the following announcement.Polk County is working to bring health and social services right to you.

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CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Let's give a HUGE congratulations to Ms. Greco's Second Graders

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2022

The winning class with 100% of her students registered for our Crocs Rock Fun Run!

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: Free Health Services

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2022

The Polk HealthCare Plan team and Dept. of Health Polk will be visiting Frostproof on the mobile unit, offering blood glucose and blood pressure screenings and registering folks for the Polk HealthCare Plan.

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Licensing: which professional licenses in Palm Beach County expire in week ending April 16?

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2022

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending April 16 in Palm Beach County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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21.6 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Crystal Lake

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2022

21.6 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Crystal Lake in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.