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CITY OF BARTOW: Live stream of the January 17, 2023 Bartow City Commission Regular Meeting

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2023

Below are the links to watch via Facebook or Boxcast.

CITRUS RIDGE A. CIVICS ACADEMY: Citrus Ridge’s representation at last night’s showcase was nothing short of amazing!

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2023

Thanks to Mr. Foxworth and the FabLab crew, Mr. Corkins and the Computer Science reps and Mr. Foreman and the Agriculture program and FFA officers for representing!

CITY OF LAKELAND, FL: New year, new savings!

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2023

These kits come with low-flow showerheads, low-flow sink aerators, toilet leak detection tablets along with other water-saving goodies and information.

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Please join me in honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr."

By Polk Times | Jan 17, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,825 Twitter followers as of Jan. 16.

Licensing: which professional licenses in Polk County expire in week ending Dec. 24?

By Polk Times | Jan 15, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Dec. 24 in Polk County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

CITY OF AUBURNDALE: Sanitation Reminder

By Press release submission | Jan 14, 2023

There will be no changes to the sanitation schedule for the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 16 - 20).

CITY OF BARTOW: Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency And Bartow City Commission

By Press release submission | Jan 14, 2023

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.

CITY OF FROSTPROOF: The City of Frostproof and all City Departments will be closed on Monday, January 16th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

By Press release submission | Jan 14, 2023

City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 17th at 8:00 am and the Latt Maxcy Memorial Library will reopen on Tuesday, January 17th at 8:30 am.

CITRUS RIDGE A. CIVICS ACADEMY: Ask your student about his or her F.A.S.T. Progress Monitoring results!

By Press release submission | Jan 14, 2023

They have been so excited to share their growth and we are so proud of the gains that they’ve made! Keep moving, Pioneers!

CITY OF LAKELAND: A reminder that City offices will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

By Press release submission | Jan 14, 2023

Solid waste pickup will not be affected during the week.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Jan 14, 2023

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

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, the Ready Room, to find out the answer in the next edition...."

By Polk Times | Jan 14, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,825 Twitter followers as of Jan. 13.

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "It's time for #CivicsWithScott! Spanish explorer Ponce de Len landed in Florida in what year?"

By Polk Times | Jan 14, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,825 Twitter followers as of Jan. 13.

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "My statement on the passage of two key pro life bills today "

By Polk Times | Jan 13, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 7,713 Twitter followers as of Jan. 12.