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

By Polk Times reports | Mar 15, 2023

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.

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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.

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

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

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.

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

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

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

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

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

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.

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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.

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

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.

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

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

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.

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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

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

Also thank you to Mr. Bernier for coming to school to take some superb photos and arial shots.+13

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City of Bartow: Vote by Mail for April 4th Municipal Elections

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

POLK COUNTY, FL (March 10, 2023) – Mail ballots are available for registered voters who reside in the cities of Bartow, Fort Meade, Haines City and Lake Wales and who would like to vote by mail in the April 4th Municipal Elections.

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

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

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

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: Due to a global issue affecting current pay-by-phone numbers, we have had to change the phone number you call to pay your City Utility (Water) Bill

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

The new pay-by-phone number is 844-592-1746.

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Polk County professional licenses needing renewal in week ending Feb. 11

By Polk Times | Mar 12, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Feb. 11 in Polk County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: Parents Beware: YouTube Kids Not Safe for Consumption

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

A glance at YouTube Kids’ “best practices for child and family content” also reveals their commitment to other unbiblical ideologies like DEI: “Diversity, equity and inclusion: This content celebrates and encourages representation and participation of diverse perspectives and groups of people.

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Who made the biggest political contributions during week ending January 14?

By Polk Times | Mar 12, 2023

These are the top 100 political contributions made during the week ending January 14, according to Florida's Division of Elections.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Mar 11, 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: "More proof that Joe Biden's inflationary policies are a TAX on all of us. Hardworking Americans shouldn't..."

By Polk Times | Mar 7, 2023

C. Scott Franklin has 8,296 Twitter followers as of March 6.

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Polk County professional licenses expiring in week ending Feb. 4

By Polk Times | Mar 5, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Feb. 4 in Polk County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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CITY OF HAINES: We have it posted on on electronic signs through town the importance to register to vote

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

Monday is the last day and we don’t want you to miss out!

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CITY OF FROSTPROOF: Agenda for Frostproof City Council Meeting

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

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

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CITRUS RIDGE A. CIVICS ACADEMY: Our February Civic goal is collaboration

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

As we welcome a new month, take a moment to enjoy this collaboration between our elementary and middle school students and the extraordinary Mr. Malcolm Katzen!