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Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "President Biden declared the pandemic was over back on September 18th, so why is he extending emergency..."

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 8,063 Twitter followers as of Feb. 3.

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Big thanks to #USNA Superintendent Vice Admiral Sean Buck for dropping by our office. He joined me..."

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 8,063 Twitter followers as of Feb. 3.

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "It was a privilege and blessing to attend the National Prayer Breakfast yesterday morning with my congressional..."

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 8,063 Twitter followers as of Feb. 3.

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "The Florida citrus industry is essential to the Sunshine State, but our growers continue to experience..."

By Polk Times | Feb 2, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 8,011 Twitter followers as of Feb. 1.

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Im pleased to work with my colleagues to introduce the Block Grant Assistance Act to bring them much..."

By Polk Times | Feb 2, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 8,011 Twitter followers as of Feb. 1.

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "@marcorubio @SenRickScott @RepDWStweets @FLCITRUSMUTUAL @FlaFruitandVeg"

By Polk Times | Feb 2, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 8,011 Twitter followers as of Feb. 1.

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Brave frontline workers shouldn't be put in a position to choose between their livelihoods or taking..."

By Polk Times | Feb 1, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 8,011 Twitter followers as of Jan. 31.

AMF LAKELAND LANES: It’s finally time, Pardon My Take's Bowlarama Punishment is underway at Bowlero Chelsea Piers!

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

How many hot dogs will be eaten ? How much beer will be consumed ?

BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: Re-enrollment has begun and is going very well!

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

If you have not already done so, please submit the application for your child(ren).

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Hope to see you there!"

By Polk Times | Feb 1, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 8,011 Twitter followers as of Jan. 31.

Florida U.S. Rep C. Scott Franklin: "Interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy? Please join us Saturday, February 18th, from 9am-12pm..."

By Polk Times | Feb 1, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 8,011 Twitter followers as of Jan. 31.

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)?

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.

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.