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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 17, 2022

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on Feb. 15, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Lakeland sign pledge on Feb. 14 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2022

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge on Feb. 14, 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. 15

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2022

Palm Beach County has seen 362,089 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lake Wales stagnates at one

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2022

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Feb. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Haines City sign pledge on Feb. 14 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2022

There were no new teachers in Haines City who signed the pledge on Feb. 14, 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 16, 2022

There were no new teachers in Winter Haven who signed the pledge on Feb. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Auburndale tennis player Kyle Fox ranks in Boys’ 16 bracket in December

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2022

Auburndale tennis player Kyle Fox finished 8,975th in December in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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WEATHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Happy Mathentine’s Day!

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

Weatherbee Elementary School issued the following announcement on Feb 13.Happy Mathentine’s Day!

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WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL: Congrats to Emily, our first-ever "Souper" Bowl winner!

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

We held a contest to see who could bring the best soup recipe on one of the biggest sports weekends of the year and our winner's Whoop Whoop Soup scored the touchdown!

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CITY OF HAINES: They say the youth is the future

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

In Haines City, that's great news. On Monday, we were fortunate to meet this awesome group of young people.

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CITY OF DAVENPORT: Mommy and Me Classes-Tom Fellows Community Center

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

For more information please contact Heidi Pellino at (203)598-5138.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: NIGHT CLOSURE ALERT

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

Public Utilities is scheduled to fully close a portion of Lake Ariana Blvd on Thursday, February 17, starting at 6 PM

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: The City of Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is expanding more affordable housing in the Northwest Neighborhood.

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

The City of Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is expanding more affordable housing in the Northwest Neighborhood.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: City News Blog: Airport Director Accepts Position With Aerospace Center For Excellence

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

LAKELAND, FL (February 14, 2022) | Gene Conrad, Director of Lakeland Linder International Airport has accepted the position of President/CEO of the Aerospace Center for Excellence effective March 7, 2022.

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CITY OF MULBERRY: More to Mulberry We are ready for you!

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

Fossil touch table, bungee jump, vendors, music, birthday cake, Mulberry tree cuttings, community garden, and more!

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN: Picasso for providing exceptional customer service!

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

A customer called us to share how Picasso took extra time out of his day to help the customer understand what he was doing and learn to read their own water meter.

COUNTY OF POLK: What Does County Government Do?

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

The UF/IFAS Extension Polk County is a publicly supported educational program to provide research-based educational and leadership programs.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lake Wales stagnates at one

By Polk Times | Feb 15, 2022

There were no new teachers in Lake Wales who signed the pledge on Feb. 13, 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 15, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of Feb. 14.

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No new teachers in Lakeland sign pledge on Feb. 13 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Polk Times | Feb 15, 2022

There were no new teachers in Lakeland who signed the pledge on Feb. 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.