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News from 2023

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 8, 2023

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

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2 professional licenses in Polk County set to expire in week ending Feb. 25

By Polk Times | Apr 2, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Feb. 25 in Polk County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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City of Frostproof announces Regular City Council Meeting on April 03

By Polk Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

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

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City of Bartow announces City Commission Regular Meeting on April 03

By Polk Times Report | Apr 2, 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.

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Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy announces STEM Night and Middle School Transition Meeting April 13

By Polk Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Incoming 6th grade families will have a chance to meet with guidance counselors and admin at 6:00 in the media center.

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Bethel Free Will Baptist Church announces Easter Weekend at Bethel Church on April 08

By Polk Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

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

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The Parks & Recreation Department is currently hiring camp directors, counselors, and bus drivers for our Summer Camp program

By Polk Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

We are also accepting application for volunteers during the summer program.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 1, 2023

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

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Mar 25, 2023

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

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CITY OF HAINES: Set your phone reminders for Tuesday's 2023 Candidate Forum

By Polk Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

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.

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

By Polk Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

Prizes from this delicious fundraiser should be in next week.

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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.

By Polk Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

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

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

By Polk Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

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

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

By Polk Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

Original source can be found here

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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.

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

By Polk Times reports | Mar 15, 2023

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.

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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.

By Polk Times reports | Mar 15, 2023

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

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BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: Easter Weekend at Bethel Church

By Polk Times reports | Mar 15, 2023

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

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

By Polk Times reports | Mar 15, 2023

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