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News from February 2022

Jan. 28: Congressional Record publishes “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Polk Times | Feb 10, 2022

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” was published on pages H309-H310 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 28.

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge on Feb. 8 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Feb 10, 2022

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge on Feb. 8, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Feb. 4: Congressional Record publishes “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Polk Times | Feb 10, 2022

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” on Feb. 4.

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What did C. Scott Franklin just tweet?

By Polk Times | Feb 10, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of Feb. 9.

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Samuel Monserrate ranks 6,771st in Boys’ 18 bracket in December

By Polk Times | Feb 10, 2022

Lakeland tennis player Samuel Monserrate finished 6,771st in December in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

Jan. 25: Congressional Record publishes “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By Polk Times | Feb 10, 2022

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” was published in the House of Representatives section on pages on Jan. 25.

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Jan. 25

By Polk Times | Feb 10, 2022

The Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section on Jan. 25.

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge on Feb. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Feb 9, 2022

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge on Feb. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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

By Polk Times | Feb 9, 2022

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on Feb. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Lakeland sign pledge on Feb. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Feb 9, 2022

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge on Feb. 7, 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 | Feb 9, 2022

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Feb. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Palm Beach County COVID-19 Update: 98.7% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 8

By Polk Times | Feb 9, 2022

Palm Beach County has seen 356,472 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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WEATHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Happy Student Services Week!

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2022

We are lucky to have Mrs. Harris, our health para making sure we are all healthy.

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COUNTY OF POLK: From Slavery to Community Builder: The Story of Lawrence B. Brown” by Charles B. Warren

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2022

Award-winning local author Charles B. Warren will be joined by Clifton Lewis to present the compelling story of Lawrence B. Brown, a man born into slavery who became a successful entrepreneur during Bartow’s boom period.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: Auburndale Public Library has a new Librarian!

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2022

Wayne McCarty became an employee of the City of Auburndale in 2007 as a library assistant.

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CITY OF DAVENPORT: Polk DOH- COVID 19 Vaccine Event- Tom Fellows Community Center

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2022

Pfzier, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines offered to those that meet the age and dose requirements.

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: Severe Weather Awareness Week

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2022

In an average year, rip currents claim the lives of more Floridians than hurricanes, tornadoes & lightning combined.

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CITY OF HAINES: Mayor Morris West, Commissioner Jayne Hall and Assistant City Manager Joanna Abernathy were back at it this week.

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2022

The trio made their second trip to Tallahassee in three weeks to try to bring important Haines City projects to fruition.

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: Showing love to healthcare

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2022

Lunch may be picked up or eaten on site.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: Royal Swan Descendants Celebrate Sapphire Jubilee!

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2022

February 8th, the royal descendants of the swans gifted to the City of Lakeland by Queen Elizabeth II celebrated their 65th Anniversary on Lake Morton.