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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Aug. 23?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 31, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Geometry FAST expectations in Polk County in 2023-24 school year?

By H. H. Brewer | Aug 30, 2025

FAST results are in, and 40.1% of Polk County students were proficient in Geometry in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 23

By H. S. Baer | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, 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 Aug. 23?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 29, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Who from Polk County area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By R. G. Zeigler | Aug 29, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 1.

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Scott Franklin discusses education initiatives and economic growth across Florida's 18th district

By Polk Times | Aug 28, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin highlighted local educational achievements, healthcare services, and economic development initiatives through several tweets dated August 27-28, 2025.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Polk County in week ending Aug. 23

By H. S. Baer | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23

By H. S. Baer | Aug 28, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Aug. 23?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 27, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott Franklin addresses technology investment, military remembrance, and education milestones

By Polk Times | Aug 26, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shared updates between August 25-26 about advancements in weather technology policy work; honored U.S. service members lost at Abbey Gate; and recognized academic achievement programs in Polk County schools

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Who from Polk County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Friday, Aug. 29?

By R. G. Zeigler | Aug 26, 2025

Friday, Aug. 29 will see these former Polk County area high school stars in competition.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry across Polk Times publication area in 2024

By Polk Times | Aug 25, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located across Polk Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Who are the Polk County area high school alumni in action on Thursday, Aug. 28?

By R. G. Zeigler | Aug 25, 2025

These former Polk County high school stars set for games on Thursday, Aug. 28.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Aug. 16?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 24, 2025

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Aug. 16

By H. S. Baer | Aug 22, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott Franklin highlights community engagement and ACES Act support in recent posts

By Polk Times | Aug 22, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used social media between August 20-22 to discuss economic development in Okeechobee County, highlight new legislation addressing cancer risks among military aviators, and praise community service efforts by United Way...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Aug. 16?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 22, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Who are the former Polk County high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Aug. 25?

By R. G. Zeigler | Aug 22, 2025

The week starting Monday, Aug. 25 will feature action from these former Polk County area high school stars.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 16

By H. S. Baer | Aug 21, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 16

By H. S. Baer | Aug 20, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.