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News from February 2022

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

By Polk Times | Feb 5, 2022

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on Feb. 3, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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What did C. Scott Franklin just tweet?

By Polk Times | Feb 5, 2022

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

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C. Scott Franklin takes to Twitter

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2022

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

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C. Scott Franklin shares thoughts on Twitter

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2022

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

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lake Wales stagnates at one in week ending Jan. 29

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2022

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge in week ending Jan. 29 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Feb 3, 2022

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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C. Scott Franklin shares thoughts on Twitter

By Polk Times | Feb 2, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of Feb. 1.

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What did C. Scott Franklin just tweet?

By Polk Times | Feb 2, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of Feb. 1.

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Palm Beach County COVID-19 Update: 98.7% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 1

By Polk Times | Feb 2, 2022

Palm Beach County has seen 350,714 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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C. Scott Franklin takes to Twitter

By Polk Times | Feb 2, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of Feb. 1.

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What did C. Scott Franklin just tweet?

By Polk Times | Feb 2, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of Feb. 1.

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Logan Bright junior tennis player earns 53 playing Boys' 16 doubles in December 2021

By Polk Times | Feb 2, 2022

Lakeland tennis player Logan Bright won 53 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.

How high did Lakeland junior tennis player Samuel Monserrate rank in Boys' 16 doubles bracket in December 2021?

By Polk Times | Feb 1, 2022

Lakeland tennis player Samuel Monserrate won 90 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.

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DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: We have so many 1st grade Eagles who have mastered ALL of their 1st grade sight words already!

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

They got to celebrate with getting sticker faced! Way to go readers!

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County of Polk: Disposal Event for Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics & Tires

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are products that contain ingredients that are flammable, corrosive, combustible, toxic and/or reactive.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: Upcoming disposal event from Polk County and Keep Polk County Beautiful

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

They will be taking hazardous materials such as paint, batteries, oils, pesticides, and more.

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CITY OF DAVENPORT: Get Your Tickets!!!!

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

City of Davenport is thrilled to be hosting the first ever Taste of Davenport in 2022! This is an in-person event!!

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CITY OF HAINES: In case you missed it, Brandi Lane is our new Public Records Manager!

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

Lane brings more than eight years of management experience and currently serves as a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals and the Florida Records Management Association.

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CITY OF LAKE ALFRED: Lake Alfred Heritage Festival

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

Promptly at 10 AM the Lake Alfred Heritage Festival will begin with a !!BLAST!!

CITY OF LAKE WALES: Join us at the Fair Housing Public Information Meeting

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

City Of Lake Wales issued the following announcement on Jan. 31.Join us at the Fair Housing Public Information Meeting and Citizen Advisory Task Force Meeting at the City of Lake Wales Admin.