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News from December 2024

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Congressman Franklin supports water resources development act; highlights key Florida projects

By Polk Times | Dec 11, 2024

Congressman Scott Franklin has expressed his support for the final passage of the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which was approved by the House with a vote of 399-19.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 14?

By Polk Times | Dec 11, 2024

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 14.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 13?

By Polk Times | Dec 10, 2024

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Dec. 13.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Nov. 30?

By Polk Times | Dec 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Dec. 11?

By Polk Times | Dec 8, 2024

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Dec 7, 2024

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

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Scott Franklin discusses tribal security and legislative efforts

By Polk Times | Dec 7, 2024

Congressman Scott Franklin engaged with key issues such as tribal land security and government efficiency through his recent tweets dated December 6-7, 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Nov. 30

By Polk Times | Dec 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Nov. 30

By Polk Times | Dec 6, 2024

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott Franklin addresses sanctuary cities ruling and small business regulation

By Polk Times | Dec 6, 2024

Congressman Scott Franklin recently shared his views on sanctuary city rulings and legislative efforts impacting small businesses via social media posts dated December 4-6, 2024.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Dec. 9?

By Polk Times | Dec 6, 2024

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Dec. 9.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Nov. 30?

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Florida lawmakers push Congress for funds to update NOAA hurricane hunter fleet

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2024

Congressman Scott Franklin and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz have initiated a bipartisan appeal to Congress for the modernization of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) hurricane hunter aircraft fleet.

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USDA streamlines aid for hurricane-affected agricultural producers

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced measures to assist agricultural producers affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Florida lawmakers push for funds to upgrade NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2024

Congressman Scott Franklin and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative to secure funding for modernizing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) hurricane hunter aircraft fleet.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Dec. 8?

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2024

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Dec. 8.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Nov. 30?

By Polk Times | Dec 4, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Nov. 30

By Polk Times | Dec 4, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 7?

By Polk Times | Dec 4, 2024

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 7.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 6?

By Polk Times | Dec 3, 2024

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Dec. 6.