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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.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Polk County in week ending June 28

By H. S. Baer | Jul 3, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott Franklin discusses gas prices and legislative achievements on social media

By Polk Times | Jul 3, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shared insights on social media about falling gas prices attributed to Trump's policies and celebrated a legislative victory with the passing of "The One Big Beautiful Bill."

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House passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act; awaits President Trump's approval

By Polk Times | Jul 3, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin from Florida's 18th district expressed his support following the House's approval of H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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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 3, 2025

The only price of regular 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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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Polk County in week ending June 28?

By H. S. Baer | Jul 2, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at five gas stations in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Polk County: How many students passed on their ELA FAST test in 2023-24 school year?

By H. H. Brewer | Jul 1, 2025

FAST results are in, and 44.2% of Polk County students were proficient in ELA in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Polk Times publication area during 2024?

By Polk Times | Jun 30, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing 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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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Polk County in week ending June 21?

By Polk Times | Jun 29, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Polk County in week ending June 21

By Polk Times | Jun 27, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, 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 21

By Polk Times | Jun 27, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Polk County in week ending June 21?

By Polk Times | Jun 26, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, 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 June 21?

By Polk Times | Jun 26, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Polk County in week ending June 21

By Polk Times | Jun 25, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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House approves military modernization bill with focus on veteran services

By Polk Times | Jun 25, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida's 18th District expressed his support following the approval of H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Information industry in Polk Times publication area during 2024?

By Polk Times | Jun 23, 2025

Of the 5 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Information industry located across Polk Times publication area four 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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending June 14?

By Polk Times | Jun 22, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.