Quantcast

Polk Times

Saturday, October 25, 2025

News from August 2025

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

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

By H. S. Baer | Aug 20, 2025

The only price of regular 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.

Medium pomvs0sg8xo2z4em8ffa3pkyx1cm

Scott Franklin highlights aviation contributions and community service in recent posts

By Polk Times | Aug 20, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shared updates on social media on August 19-20, focusing on aviation’s importance to U.S. leadership, support for veterans’ housing needs, and educational initiatives at Southeastern University.

Medium 54b2c28f 5fbf 4962 9746 681690cfe273

Which ex-high school standouts from Polk County area will play on Saturday, Aug. 23?

By R. G. Zeigler | Aug 20, 2025

This former Polk County high school star set for games on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Medium 9kee6dxqpym08rad8dk7jkffr9it

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry across Polk Times publication area in 2024

By Polk Times | Aug 18, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 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.

Medium 9np4w52ojhvqgmi3knlgx8ud68sk

Scott Franklin highlights USDA action for cattle producers and local medical training initiative

By Polk Times | Aug 18, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shared updates between August 15-18 about new USDA measures for cattle protection, a medical training partnership in Polk County, and collaborative meetings with state lawmakers.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

Cheapest diesel in cities across Polk County in week ending Aug. 9

By H. S. Baer | Aug 18, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium pomvs0sg8xo2z4em8ffa3pkyx1cm

Franklin supports USDA plan to safeguard Florida cattle from New World Screwworm

By Polk Times | Aug 15, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida’s 18th district has expressed support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new measures to protect cattle from the New World Screwworm parasite.

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Aug. 9?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 15, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Aug. 9?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 15, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium eu2mbuosas8hyyy2golgb2h0wtwe

Scott Franklin highlights veteran initiatives and V-J Day remembrance in recent posts

By Polk Times | Aug 15, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted about veteran-focused events and commemorations on August 14-15, 2025.

Medium 54b2c28f 5fbf 4962 9746 681690cfe273

Who from Polk County area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Aug. 18?

By R. G. Zeigler | Aug 15, 2025

The week starting Monday, Aug. 18 will feature action from this former Polk County area high school star.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

3 gas stations in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 9

By H. S. Baer | Aug 14, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 9

By H. S. Baer | Aug 13, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Aug. 9?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 13, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 1ip5r3goxbp5hwte5zm2b9odgtbu

61 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Retail Trade industry across Polk Times publication area during 2024

By Polk Times | Aug 11, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry located across Polk Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 2

By H. S. Baer | Aug 11, 2025

The only price of E85 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.

Medium manny diaz jrll fotor 20240821155757

Did Polk County students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Algebra FAST tests?

By H. H. Brewer | Aug 10, 2025

FAST results are in, and 41.9% of Polk County students were proficient in Algebra in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Aug. 2

By H. S. Baer | Aug 8, 2025

The only price of E15 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.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Aug. 2?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 8, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas 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.

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Aug. 2?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 7, 2025

The only price of midgrade 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.