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Thursday, April 3, 2025

News from April 2022

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16.8 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Kathleen

By Polk Times | Apr 26, 2022

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

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: City Fest is 25 days away!

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2022

The inaugural event will take place on Saturday, May 21, at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex from 1 pm - 10 pm.

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CITY OF MULBERRY: Land of the Long Water Exhibition Opening

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2022

He is an avid outdoors man and picked up photography in an effort to share the places he loves.

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN: Working in the City’s Solid Waste Public Works Department performing a variety of work

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2022

Working in the City’s Solid Waste Public Works Department performing a variety of work to maintain exceptional service for customers while keeping Winter Haven clean and beautiful, by providing support to various garbage and recycling operating throughout the City.

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: Arbor Day Celebration

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2022

The City of Lake Wales in partnership with Lake Wales Heritage is planting a 100-gallon cathedral live oak to observe the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "I had a great time at the Polk County Police Chiefs' Charitable Foundation annual sporting clays event...."

By Polk Times | Apr 25, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of April 24.

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30.6 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Lake Alfred

By Polk Times | Apr 25, 2022

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

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160 professional licenses in Polk County set to expire in week ending April 30

By Polk Times | Apr 25, 2022

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending April 30 in Polk County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

How many points did Samuel Monserrate from Lakeland win in Boys' 18 doubles USTA competitions by January?

By Polk Times | Apr 25, 2022

Lakeland tennis player Samuel Monserrate won 18 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: April is Water Conservation Month!

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2022

In Florida, April tends to be the driest month of the year, so on Earth Day here are 10 helpful ways you can conserve water.

Maddox Bose junior tennis player earns 63 playing Boys' 18 doubles in January

By Polk Times | Apr 24, 2022

Winter Haven tennis player Maddox Bose won 63 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

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How many professional licenses are set to expire in week ending April 30 in Palm Beach County?

By Polk Times | Apr 24, 2022

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending April 30 in Palm Beach County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Winter Haven stagnates at one in week ending April 9

By Polk Times | Apr 24, 2022

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge in week ending April 9, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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20.5 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Lake Hamilton

By Polk Times | Apr 24, 2022

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

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35.8 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Lakeland

By Polk Times | Apr 23, 2022

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

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "I was honored to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new VA Clinic in Lakeland. This state-of-the-art..."

By Polk Times | Apr 23, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of April 22.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "It's time for #CivicsWithScott! Which United States National Park is the oldest?"

By Polk Times | Apr 23, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of April 22.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "A reminder that April 29 marks the final deadline for artwork for this years Congressional Art Competition...."

By Polk Times | Apr 23, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of April 22.

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

By Polk Times | Apr 23, 2022

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on April 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge on April 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Apr 23, 2022

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge on April 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.