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News from May 2022

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | May 7, 2022

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

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Amy and I were honored to meet Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, SFC Sammy Davis, and @USArmy..."

By Polk Times | May 7, 2022

C. Scott Franklin has 5,641 Twitter followers as of May 6.

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: The City of Lake Wales welcomes Joanna Abernathy as Deputy City Manager

By Press release submission | May 6, 2022

“I’m both honored and excited to be chosen as Lake Wales’ Deputy City Manager,” Abernathy said. The City is experiencing tremendous growth, and I’m thrilled to be part of a forward-thinking municipality,” she added.

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32.8 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Grenelefe

By Polk Times | May 6, 2022

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

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Best gifts for outdoor living in Polk County

By Polk Times | May 6, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Polk Times has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

How high did Lakeland junior tennis player Meghan Kumria rank in Girls’ 18 singles bracket by week ending April 15?

By Polk Times | May 6, 2022

Lakeland tennis player Meghan Kumria won 29 points playing singles tournaments in the junior Girls’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by the week ending April 15.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "The creation of a "Disinformation Governance Board" is an alarming attempt by the Biden Administration..."

By Polk Times | May 6, 2022

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

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "The National Day of Prayer has been a congressional tradition since the First Continental Congress...."

By Polk Times | May 6, 2022

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

Lakeland tennis player Sophia Cedeno ranks in Girls’ 18 singles bracket in week ending April 15

By Polk Times | May 5, 2022

Lakeland tennis player Sophia Cedeno won 235 points playing singles tournaments in the junior Girls’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by the week ending April 15.

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CITY OF BARTOW: CITY OF BARTOW CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022

Please be advised that if you desire to appeal from any decisions made because of the above hearing or meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings and in some cases a verbatim record is required.

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22 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Haines

By Polk Times | May 5, 2022

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

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "I joined 28 of my colleagues in demanding @SecMayorkas crackdown on the illegal fentanyl trafficking..."

By Polk Times | May 5, 2022

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

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN: As we gear up for an Agenda Review meeting this evening

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022

The Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local government bodies and agencies at other levels.

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CITY OF MULBERRY: Congratulations! Commissioner Maria McClintock

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022

They both ran unopposed and will be leading our City for another three year term.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "As a defender of the unborn, I would welcome any decision that overturns Roe v. Wade, but the leaking..."

By Polk Times | May 4, 2022

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

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Its a privilege to honor the memory of Corporal Ron Payne, Jr., a Marine who gave his life in service..."

By Polk Times | May 4, 2022

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

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Palm Beach County COVID-19 Update: 98.6% of infected residents alive as of May 3

By Polk Times | May 4, 2022

Palm Beach County has seen 373,292 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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52.9 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Highland Park

By Polk Times | May 4, 2022

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

Jada Hutto ranks 22,928th in Girls’ 16 singles bracket in week ending April 15

By Polk Times | May 4, 2022

Lakeland tennis player Jada Hutto won 21 points playing singles tournaments in the junior Girls’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by the week ending April 15.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: CityFest is going to be a great day for family fun!

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022

City Of Auburndale issued the following announcement on May 04.CityFest is going to be a great day for family fun!