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Scott Franklin urges presidential action for disaster declaration

By Polk Times | Oct 13, 2024

In recent tweets from October 11-13, Congressman Scott Franklin discussed pressing issues such as disaster relief efforts in Florida and support for local farmers.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By Polk Times | Oct 13, 2024

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Oct 12, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Oct. 5

By Polk Times | Oct 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Oct. 5

By Polk Times | Oct 11, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Florida delegation seeks disaster declaration post-Hurricane Milton

By Polk Times | Oct 11, 2024

Today, a call was made by Congressman Scott Franklin and the Florida delegation for President Biden to approve Governor DeSantis's request for a Major Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Milton. The hurricane caused extensive damage across Florida, leaving many in need of disaster assistance.

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Scott Franklin discusses hurricane impacts and resources

By Polk Times | Oct 11, 2024

Congressman Scott Franklin shared insights from his flight into Hurricane Milton on October 8, along with information about veteran resources on October 9.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 5

By Polk Times | Oct 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Polk County in week ending Oct. 5?

By Polk Times | Oct 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Oct. 5?

By Polk Times | Oct 9, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Franklin shares hurricane resources ahead of Milton's landfall

By Polk Times | Oct 8, 2024

Congressman Scott Franklin has issued a communication to constituents in Florida's 18th district ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall. The message aims to provide local emergency management updates and resources as the storm approaches.

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Congressman Franklin issues statement on Hamas attack anniversary

By Polk Times | Oct 7, 2024

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida's 18th district issued a statement on the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. The attacks, backed by Iran, resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people, including over 40 Americans, during the Jewish holiday Shemini Atzeret. Congressman Franklin described October 7 as "the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust." He urged remembrance for those who lost their lives and expressed support for families still grieving.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Sept. 28

By Polk Times | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Polk Times | Oct 6, 2024

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Oct 5, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 28

By Polk Times | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Polk Times | Oct 4, 2024

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Polk Times | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Polk Times | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Polk County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Polk Times | Oct 2, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.