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The event will be from 6 to 8 p.m., at 620 E. Main Street in the City Commission Chambers. Unity in the Community of Northeast Polk County is hosting the event.

Weatherbee Elementary School: Many thanks to all who supported our recent Texas Roadhouse fundraiser!

Prizes from this delicious fundraiser should be in next week.

CITY OF LAKE WALES: Over the next three months, the City of Lake Wales Water Department will start flushing the city’s fire hydrants, starting March 27.

It’s part of an annual preventive maintenance activity that verifies proper operation of the hydrants.

CITY OF LAKELAND: Public Notice Update: Lakeland Stormwater Treatment Pond Expansion Project

Construction is currently underway on the expansion of an existing stormwater treatment facility located at the intersection of North Vermont Avenue and Plum Street.

CITY OF FROSTPROOF: Lake Avenue is now reopened from 3rd Street/S. Lake Reedy Blvd. to East Wall Street

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How many professional licenses are set to expire in week ending Feb. 18 in Polk County?

By Polk Times | Mar 19, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Feb. 18 in Polk County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Mar 18, 2023

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

CITY OF HAINES: City Manager Jim Elensky was the guest speaker for today’s Inner Wheel Club luncheon

Elensky discussed a variety of topics including how much the city has grown since 2016 and plans to build an Emergency Operation Center thanks to a grant secured by Congressman Darren Soto.

CITY OF AUBURNDALE: With Spring on the way (more or less already here), landscaping and yard maintenance may be finding a place on your to-do list.

We encourage our residents to utilize the resources and helpful information provided by the UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program.

BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: Easter Weekend at Bethel Church

Our Easter Weekend kicks off with our Annual Spring Fest - April 8th from 11:00AM-1:00PM.

CITRUS RIDGE A. CIVICS ACADEMY: The House of Innovation reclaimed the House Cup once again

We wish our students and families a safe break and we’ll see you back on Monday, March 20th.

CITY OF BARTOW: Request Your Vote-By-Mail Ballot

If you have not requested a vote-by-mail ballot for the April 4, 2023 City of Bartow Regular Election you can do so by calling the Supervisor of Elections at 865-534-5888.

Who made the biggest political contributions during week ending January 21?

By Polk Times | Mar 13, 2023

These are the top 100 political contributions made during the week ending January 21, according to Florida's Division of Elections.

CITY OF HAINES: There's nothing like a cool treat to say thank you

Each month, the city's Human Resources Division recognizes a department to show appreciation tied to a national food day. Below are the recent departments.

AMF LAKELAND LANES: You heard it here first – we’re changing our name!

We’ll be opening soon as Bowlero Lakeland and we’re excited to continue making laneside memories with you.

CITY OF LAKELAND: Lakeland History & Culture Center: Who was Trailblazer Winifred "Peggy" Brown?

Winifred "Peggy" Brown (1915-2003) came to Lakeland at 11 years old from Palatka, Florida in 1926. She was a partner in her family's furniture business, Cook Furniture Company, before taking full control of the business in 1968.

CITY OF LAKE WALES: On Friday, March 10, 2023, the Florida Department of Transportation’s contractor will close portions of the ramps at the US 27 and SR 60 intersection to place concrete pavement.

Access to US 27 from SR 60 and from SR 60 to US 27 will be maintained with right turns and U-turns. SR 60 eastbound to US 27 northbound will turn right at the end of the ramp then U-turn on US 27.

BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Bartow Regional Medical Center is pleased to provide clinic space to Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM)!

BRMC and BayCare is providing the space to LVIM through an in-kind contribution, along with a financial contribution for operational assistance. The partnership lines up with BayCare’s commitment to meet the health needs of our communities.

WEATHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Our first day of Field Day was a huge success!!! Shout out to Coach Henry and Coach Bernier for hosting an amazing event