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🌱 See how Lake Alfred’s diesel price stacks up across Polk County

Lake Alfred, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Lake Alfred! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Lake Alfred’s diesel price stacks up across Polk County

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 92, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Polk County's lowest diesel gas price recorded at $4.85 for week ending May 2 (polktimes.com) — Lake Alfred drivers can compare their diesel costs with nearby Polk County cities, as new GasBuddy data shows local prices among a countywide range from $4.85 to just under $6 per gallon for the week ending May 2. The report breaks down average diesel prices, highlights the lowest reported stations, and explains how global tensions and shipping risks are keeping fuel costs volatile.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Lake Alfred. Apply here.
  • NFI Industries posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Auburndale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Alfred here.

🗞 Nearby News

Auburndale

  • The Abigaile Bringing Modern American Cuisine to Auburndale (businessdebut.com)
  • College student on way home for Mother's Day suffers 'incapacitating' injuries when car's tire blows off: FHP (wkrg.com)
  • Here are the top 10 football players from Polk County (theledger.com)

Winter Haven

  • Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team Show Set for May 16 in Winter Haven (winterhavendaily.com)
  • Winter Haven's South Lake Howard Nature Park Continues Transformation — Featured (dailyridge.com)

Ok Lake Alfred! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Alfred

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Alfred

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.