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News from January 2023

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Polk County professional licenses expiring in week ending Jan. 7

By Polk Times | Jan 29, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Jan. 7 in Polk County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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CITY OF HAINES: City officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the Ember Dog Park this afternoon

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023

Parks and Recreation Director Terrell Griffin gave the history of the the Fire Department’s late fire dog, Ember.

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CITY OF LAKE WALES: Lake Wales is home to a wide diversity of plants. Some common plants in our area include Chinese Hibiscus, Crepe Myrtle and American Beautyberry.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023

Chinese Hibiscus is a small flowering tree whose flowers have five or more petals and come in a range of colors. The rarest color of hibiscus is the Blue Breed.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Jan 28, 2023

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: "Our Strategic Petroleum Reserve doesnt exist as a Get Out of Jail Free card for Joe Bidens failed energy..."

By Polk Times | Jan 28, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,984 Twitter followers as of Jan. 27.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Im honored to serve as a member of @HouseAppropsGOPs Subcommittee on Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA...."

By Polk Times | Jan 28, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,984 Twitter followers as of Jan. 27.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Im also thrilled to serve as a member of @HouseAppropsGOPs Subcommittee on Military-Construction-Veterans..."

By Polk Times | Jan 28, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,984 Twitter followers as of Jan. 27.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Lastly, Im also proud to serve as a member of @HouseAppropsGOPs Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch...."

By Polk Times | Jan 28, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,984 Twitter followers as of Jan. 27.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Today is #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay. Let us pause to remember the 6 million Jews who were..."

By Polk Times | Jan 28, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,984 Twitter followers as of Jan. 27.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Our team joined Polk County School Board Member Justin Sharpless this morning for the purebred beef..."

By Polk Times | Jan 27, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,943 Twitter followers as of Jan. 26.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "theledger.com/story/news/loc"

By Polk Times | Jan 27, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,943 Twitter followers as of Jan. 26.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Last Congress, 125 of my House colleagues joined me in demanding @TheJusticeDept investigate this heinous..."

By Polk Times | Jan 27, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,943 Twitter followers as of Jan. 26.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Im proud to serve on the Republican Policy Committee and look forward to helping develop thoughtful..."

By Polk Times | Jan 27, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,943 Twitter followers as of Jan. 26.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "In its 76th year, this annual event proudly celebrates Florida's agriculture & consumer sciences and..."

By Polk Times | Jan 27, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,943 Twitter followers as of Jan. 26.

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Who made the biggest political contributions during week ending December 17?

By Polk Times | Jan 27, 2023

These are the top 100 political contributions made during the week ending December 17, according to Florida's Division of Elections.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "It's an honor to be selected to serve on @HouseVetAffairs! Our nation's veterans deserve strong advocates..."

By Polk Times | Jan 26, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,943 Twitter followers as of Jan. 25.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "An extraordinary story of bravery and heroism. From one Naval Aviator to another, thank you for your..."

By Polk Times | Jan 25, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,943 Twitter followers as of Jan. 24.

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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "A high-quality education can help every student in America achieve the American Dream. That's why we..."

By Polk Times | Jan 25, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,943 Twitter followers as of Jan. 24.

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CITY OF LAKELAND: New art downtown!

By Press release submission | Jan 23, 2023

Lakeland Water Utilities has been working with local artist Gaby Escalera to bring awareness to water conservation with two new paintings that can be found on water meters on Kentucky Avenue.

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CITRUS RIDGE A. CIVICS ACADEMY: District registered nurses will be teaching reproductive health lessons at Citrus Ridge

By Press release submission | Jan 23, 2023

As a reminder, all parents and guardians can opt their children out of the entire curriculum or specific lessons.