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How high did Winter Haven junior tennis player Maddox Bose rank in Boys’ 16 bracket in week ending Oct. 1?

By Polk Times | Oct 7, 2022

Winter Haven tennis player Maddox Bose is ranked 1,322nd in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

Benjamin Saltman junior tennis player earns 3,475 in Boys’ 16 bracket in week ending Oct. 1

By Polk Times | Oct 7, 2022

Winter Haven tennis player Benjamin Saltman is ranked 130th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

Winter Haven tennis player Benjamin Saltman ranks in Boys’ 18 bracket in week ending Oct. 1

By Polk Times | Oct 7, 2022

Winter Haven tennis player Benjamin Saltman is ranked 405th in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

How many junior tennis players ranked in the Boys’ 16 category by USTA are from Winter Haven in week ending Sept. 23?

By Polk Times | Oct 6, 2022

There are three junior tennis players from Winter Haven ranked in the Boys’ 16 category in the week ending Sept. 23 by the United States Tennis Association.

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CITY OF HAINES: Polk County needs forms from HOAs in gated communities to pick up hurricane debris

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2022

Bartow, Fla. (October 5, 2022) — Debris collection from Hurricane Ian is underway in Polk County.

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CITY OF DAVENPORT: US Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Information

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2022

Small business owners, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters in declared disaster areas can apply for assistance to help them rebuild and recover.

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: Frostproof is in Zone 12

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022

Hurricane Debris update - Starting today, crews will focus in these zones with a heavier concentration of trucks starting in the southern portion of the count

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CITY OF BARTOW: FLAGS HALF-STAFF OCTOBER 9, 2022

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2022

In accordance with Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 9 sunrise to sunset in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

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How many Polk County public housing residents in 2021 identify as a minority?

By Polk Times | Oct 1, 2022

In Polk County public housing 92% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many people in Polk County received housing vouchers in 2021?

By Polk Times | Oct 1, 2022

There were 5,185 people who used housing choice vouchers in Polk County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Oct 1, 2022

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

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CITY OF HAINES: POLK RESIDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2022

Individuals and households in Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole Counties can apply for Individual Assistance from FEMA, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs, and other home-related needs stress uninsured.

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CITY OF AUBURNDALE: Garbage collection resumes today

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2022

Claw trucks are in operation and picking up debris throughout the City. Please remember separate different types of debris by the following categories.

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How many people in Polk County live in public housing in 2021?

By Polk Times | Oct 1, 2022

There were 1,656 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Polk County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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CITY OF DAVENPORT: Very Important-Debris Removal/Cleanup Guidelines

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2022

Please do NOT place debris near or on trees, poles or other structures makes removal difficult. This also includes fire hydrants and meters.

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CITY OF BARTOW: Bartow is experiencing high volume at its regional sewer plant as a result of flood waters from Hurricane Ian

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2022

Residents and businesses in Bartow, Eagle Lake and Central Polk County are advised to reduce water consumption as much as possible.

Our Public Utilities Department is asking residents for help in limiting the amount of water used during and after the storm.

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2022

This will help reduce sanitary sewer backups caused by the loss of power in your area.

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: Agenda for Frostproof City Council Meeting

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2022

This meeting is open to the public for those who would like to attend in person.

Please take caution when using a portable generator, follow the following guidelines

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

Operate generators outdoors, in an area with good ventilation. Never run a generator in a home or garage due to their carbon monoxide emissions.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Sep 24, 2022

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