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Which ex-high school athletes from Polk County area will compete in the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 24, 2025

These former Polk County area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Oct. 27.

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Scott Franklin declines congressional pay during government shutdown

By K. T. Harris | Oct 23, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, who represents Florida’s 18th district in the U.S. Congress, announced that he will not accept his congressional salary during the ongoing government shutdown.

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Scott Franklin addresses government funding debate and highlights education initiatives

By D. J. Fields | Oct 21, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used his social media platform on October 20-21, 2025 to comment on Senate negotiations over government funding bills as well as highlight education-industry partnerships and sports history within Florida's 18th district.

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Congressman Scott Franklin highlights local initiatives and community organizations in recent posts

By H. H. Brewer | Oct 20, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin marked recent developments in Hardee County, Sebring, and Polk County through social media posts dated October 17 and October 20, 2025.

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2024: How much was spent on football teams from Polk County

By M. S. Dale | Oct 17, 2025

Polk County's collegiate football teams received $5,046,975 in funding for the 2024 season.

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Scott Franklin highlights meetings with Mulberry Chamber, veterans council, and farm bureau

By D. J. Fields | Oct 17, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted on October 16-17 about meetings with local business leaders in Mulberry, veterans groups in Polk County, and agricultural representatives at Highlands County Farm Bureau.

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Which high school alumni from Polk County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Oct. 20?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 17, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Oct. 20 will showcase these former Polk County area high school standouts.

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Scott Franklin comments on Israel–Hamas ceasefire, local hospital update, and national recognition

By D. J. Fields | Oct 14, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted statements on October 14, 2025, addressing the Israel–Hamas ceasefire, a new hospital in Lakeland, and a national honor for Charlie Kirk.

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Scott Franklin marks National Farmers Day and U.S. Navy anniversary in recent posts

By D. J. Fields | Oct 13, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin recognized National Farmers Day and the U.S. Navy's anniversary with social media posts on October 12 and 13, 2025.

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Polk Times publication area sees 4 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024

By C. C. Garcia | Oct 12, 2025

All four H-2A petitions filed by an employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located in the Polk Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Polk Times publication area employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry were approved during 2024?

By C. C. Garcia | Oct 11, 2025

All four H-2A petitions filed by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in the Polk Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Which former Polk County area high school stars will compete on Tuesday, Oct. 14?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 11, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be active on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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1 seasonal agricultural visa approved for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry in Polk Times publication area during 2024

By C. C. Garcia | Oct 10, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Wholesale Trade industry an employer in the Polk Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Scott Franklin highlights community policing and government funding actions

By D. J. Fields | Oct 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted on October 10 about local law enforcement engagement during National Night Out and discussed legislative efforts regarding government funding.

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Franklin comments on Israel-Hamas ceasefire; calls for continued U.S. support

By H. H. Brewer | Oct 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida’s 18th district released a statement following the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage–prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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Scott Franklin addresses shutdown remarks and highlights local achievements on social media

By D. J. Fields | Oct 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used social media between October 9-10, 2025 to address federal policy debates and recognize achievements within his district.

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Who from Polk County area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Oct. 13?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 10, 2025

These ex-Polk County area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Oct. 13.

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Polk Times publication area sees 14 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Construction industry during 2024

By C. C. Garcia | Oct 9, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Construction industry an employer in the Polk Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Scott Franklin calls for equal USDA aid and highlights funding for emergency services

By H. H. Brewer | Oct 9, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted about federal aid for Florida farmers, shifts in global reserves, and new funding for local emergency services in October 2025.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Polk Times publication area during 2024?

By C. C. Garcia | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, 97.3% of H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Polk Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.