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News from August 2025

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Aug. 2

By H. S. Baer | Aug 6, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 2, 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 Aug. 2?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 6, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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FOIA request sent to Polk State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Polk Times | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Polk State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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Scott Franklin highlights FDA action on orange juice standards and invites public to White House events

By Polk Times | Aug 6, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted updates between August 5-6, highlighting new FDA policy changes for orange juice standards benefiting Florida growers and inviting volunteers for White House holiday events.

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Fda proposes lowering orange juice brix standard after advocacy by Rep. Scott Franklin

By Polk Times | Aug 5, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin has expressed support for the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule to revise the Brix standard for not-from-concentrate pasteurized orange juice.

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Scott Franklin highlights Florida agriculture, Coast Guard anniversary, and youth sports achievements

By Polk Times | Aug 5, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted about local agricultural businesses attending a national market event, recognized the U.S. Coast Guard's anniversary on August 4th, and congratulated Avon Park's youth baseball team on their ongoing success.

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1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Accommodation and Food Services industry across Polk Times publication area during 2024

By Polk Times | Aug 4, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Accommodation and Food Services employers across Polk Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending July 26?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 3, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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This week in Polk County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 3-9)

By D. J. Fields | Aug 3, 2025

This week in Polk County history.

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How many companies in cities in Polk County received FDA inspections in July?

By C. C. Garcia | Aug 1, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Polk County that received an FDA inspection in July, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Polk County in week ending July 26?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 1, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, 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 July 26?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 1, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott Franklin highlights community events across Florida’s 18th district

By Polk Times | Aug 1, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shared updates between July 30 and August 1 on his attendance at regional festivals, youth athletic gatherings, and business councils within Florida’s 18th district.