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Scott Franklin addresses aviation partnership and responds to Charlie Kirk assassination

By H. H. Brewer | Sep 10, 2025

On September 10, Congressman Scott Franklin posted about strengthening ties with Avelo Air and responded to news regarding Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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House committee advances bipartisan Weather Act Reauthorization led by Rep. Scott Franklin

By H. H. Brewer | Sep 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, chairman of the Environment Subcommittee on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, announced that the committee has advanced the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025.

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Scott Franklin highlights agriculture and community visits in recent social media posts

By D. J. Fields | Sep 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used social media between September 8 and September 10 to highlight local agriculture initiatives and constituent visits in Washington D.C. The posts showcase ongoing community engagement efforts by Florida's...

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Which former Polk County area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 10, 2025

These former Polk County area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Which high school alumni from Polk County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 5, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 8.

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Scott Franklin discusses agriculture priorities and new federal tax cuts

By P. S. Greenberg | Sep 4, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used his social media platform between September 2-4, 2025 to highlight key issues such as agricultural priorities in Florida, significant new federal tax cuts for workers, and legislative progress on energy policy.

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Franklin votes for appropriations act focusing on energy independence and water infrastructure

By A. S. Dillon | Sep 4, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, who represents Florida’s 18th district in the U.S. Congress, voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Polk County will compete on Saturday, Sept. 6?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 3, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Sept. 6.

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Which Polk County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Friday, Sept. 5?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 2, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 5, this former Polk County area high school star will be competing.

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Scott Franklin highlights legal aid for seniors and hospital visit in recent posts

By Polk Times | Sep 1, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used recent social media posts to spotlight senior legal aid services and rural healthcare efforts while also marking Labor Day celebrations.

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Who from Polk County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Thursday, Sept. 4?

By R. G. Zeigler | Sep 1, 2025

This former Polk County area high school standout will be competing on Thursday, Sept. 4.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Aug. 23?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 31, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Geometry FAST expectations in Polk County in 2023-24 school year?

By H. H. Brewer | Aug 30, 2025

FAST results are in, and 40.1% of Polk County students were proficient in Geometry in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 23

By H. S. Baer | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, 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 Aug. 23?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 29, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Who from Polk County area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By R. G. Zeigler | Aug 29, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 1.

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Scott Franklin discusses education initiatives and economic growth across Florida's 18th district

By Polk Times | Aug 28, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin highlighted local educational achievements, healthcare services, and economic development initiatives through several tweets dated August 27-28, 2025.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Polk County in week ending Aug. 23

By H. S. Baer | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23

By H. S. Baer | Aug 28, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, 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 Aug. 23?

By H. S. Baer | Aug 27, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.