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News from August 2022

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "#PurpleHeartDay is a day for Americans to remember and honor the men and women who bravely represented..."

By Polk Times | Aug 8, 2022

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

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BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: We opened our doors for our Back-to-School event

By Press release submission | Aug 8, 2022

They also got a hands-on and behind-the-scenes look at our operating room.

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How many professional licenses are set to expire in week ending Aug. 6 in Palm Beach County?

By Polk Times | Aug 7, 2022

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Aug. 6 in Palm Beach County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Aug 6, 2022

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

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Participating Polk County Ace Hardware stores to kick off annual fundraising campaign

By Polk Times | Aug 5, 2022

This is the 10th year Ace Hardware stores have raised money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Today we celebrate the 232nd birthday of the @USCG. Their service is crucial to our national security..."

By Polk Times | Aug 5, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of Aug. 4.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Amy and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic death of Rep. Jackie Walorski and two members..."

By Polk Times | Aug 4, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of Aug. 3.

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Palm Beach County COVID-19 Update: 98.8% of infected residents alive as of Aug. 2

By Polk Times | Aug 3, 2022

Palm Beach County has seen 431,565 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: Small business incubator by the Florida Development Corporation (FDC).

By Press release submission | Aug 3, 2022

Derrick Blue, Chief Operating Officer at FDC said, “BizLINC will provide an environment for companies to turn innovative ideas into profitable realities.”

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CITY OF HAINES: HONORED AT TRINITY CHURCH HERO DAY

By Press release submission | Aug 2, 2022

Trinity Church of Haines City honored local first responders Sunday during the church’s Hero Day celebration.

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BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: The School Office will be Closed Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

Bethel Christian Academy issued the following announcement on Jul 30.The School Office will be Closed Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022.

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: Proclamation: ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY DAY IN LAKELAND

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

Present to receive the Proclamation is Kristin Aiken, President/CEO of the Achievement Academy and charter program members.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: Fiber Optics Project Update

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

No updates this week regarding Frontier's fiber optic network expansion.

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2904 professional licenses in Polk County set to expire in September

By Polk Times | Aug 1, 2022

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

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Did the population of Polk County rise or fall from 2020 to 2021?

By Polk Times | Aug 1, 2022

Polk County had the ninth largest population in Florida in 2021.

Point of Care Nano-Technology Inc. (PCNT:PKC) swings up 3,025% on stock market in one month

By Polk Times | Aug 1, 2022

Point of Care Nano-Technology Inc. currently trades at $2.5.

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Polk County residents have median age of 40 by 2020

By Polk Times | Aug 1, 2022

Polk County residents have a median age of 40-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

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Polk County professional licenses needing renewal in week ending July 30

By Polk Times | Aug 1, 2022

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