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Scott Franklin highlights defense bill passage and weather forecasting advances

By Polk Times | Jul 18, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used his Twitter account to discuss recent actions by Congress related to weather forecasting innovation and defense appropriations on July 17-18.

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Scott Franklin supports FY26 Defense Bill focusing on military strength

By Polk Times | Jul 18, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district and a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has announced his support for the recently passed FY 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill.

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Scott Franklin highlights tariffs for Florida tomatoes and celebrates youth sports achievement

By Polk Times | Jul 17, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin marked several key updates between July 15-17, including federal action on tomato tariffs benefiting Florida farmers and legislative steps against fentanyl trafficking.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending July 12?

By H. S. Baer | Jul 17, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 12

By H. S. Baer | Jul 16, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry across Polk Times publication area

By Polk Times | Jul 14, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Wholesale 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.

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Scott Franklin highlights constituent services and legislative priorities in recent posts

By Polk Times | Jul 14, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used social media between July 11-14, 2025 to offer constituent services such as tour bookings for national landmarks; reflect on escalating political violence; and outline Republican legislative achievements.

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

By H. S. Baer | Jul 13, 2025

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

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Polk County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in Q2

By C. C. Garcia | Jul 12, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Polk County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Polk County in week ending July 5

By H. S. Baer | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, 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 July 5?

By H. S. Baer | Jul 11, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Polk County in week ending July 5

By H. S. Baer | Jul 10, 2025

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Polk County in week ending July 5?

By H. S. Baer | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 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 July 5?

By H. S. Baer | Jul 9, 2025

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

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scott franklin highlights legislation and local culture

By Polk Times | Jul 9, 2025

In a series of tweets posted on July 8 and July 9, Congressman Scott Franklin discussed legislative measures aimed at providing financial relief to seniors in Florida while celebrating Cow Appreciation Day.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across Polk Times publication area

By Polk Times | Jul 7, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Other Services (except Public Administration) 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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This week in Polk County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 6-12)

By D. J. Fields | Jul 6, 2025

This week in Polk County history.

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

By H. S. Baer | Jul 6, 2025

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending June 28

By H. S. Baer | Jul 4, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, 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 June 28

By H. S. Baer | Jul 4, 2025

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