News from January 2025

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Scott Franklin pushes new legislation against profiting from fetal tissue

By Polk Times | Jan 24, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin has reintroduced a bill aimed at closing legal loopholes that allow abortion organizations to profit from the sale of fetal tissue.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 27?

By Polk Times | Jan 24, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 27.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Jan. 18?

By Polk Times | Jan 23, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott Franklin advocates return to office for federal employees

By Polk Times | Jan 23, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin expressed support for ending remote work for federal employees while celebrating legislative advancements like the Laken Riley Act and Fix Our Forests Act.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 26?

By Polk Times | Jan 23, 2025

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 26.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Jan. 18

By Polk Times | Jan 22, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, 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 Jan. 18?

By Polk Times | Jan 22, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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House passes Laken Riley Act; awaits presidential approval

By Polk Times | Jan 22, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin has issued a statement following the House's approval of the Laken Riley Act.

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Scott Franklin comments on new attorney general appointment and secretary of state confirmation

By Polk Times | Jan 22, 2025

In recent tweets dated January 21-22, 2025, Congressman Scott Franklin expressed support for Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General and congratulated Marco Rubio on becoming Secretary of State under President Trump's administration.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25?

By Polk Times | Jan 22, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25.

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How many companies in cities in Polk County received FDA inspections in Q4 2024?

By Polk Times | Jan 21, 2025

There were two companies in cities associated with Polk County that received two FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Congressman Scott Franklin shares insights on key political events

By Polk Times | Jan 21, 2025

In a series of tweets from January 20-21, Congressman Scott Franklin voiced his excitement over Donald J. Trump's inauguration and praised Ashley Moody ahead of her Senate swearing-in.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 24?

By Polk Times | Jan 21, 2025

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Jan. 24.

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EDA awards $200,000 in grants for economic development projects in Polk County in 2023

By Polk Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $200,000 in grants for economic development projects in Polk County, Florida.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 23?

By Polk Times | Jan 20, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 23.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Jan. 11?

By Polk Times | Jan 19, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, 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, Jan. 22?

By Polk Times | Jan 19, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Jan 18, 2025

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

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 21?

By Polk Times | Jan 18, 2025

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 11

By Polk Times | Jan 17, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.