🌱 How Mulberry’s diesel prices stack up against the rest of Polk County
Mulberry, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Mulberry! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Mulberry’s diesel prices stack up against the rest of Polk County
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 92, low: 66.
- Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Polk County's lowest diesel gas price recorded at $4.85 for week ending May 2 (polktimes.com) — Diesel prices around Polk County recently averaged $5.29 per gallon, with the lowest reported price at $4.85, and Mulberry listed among the cities tracked. Local drivers can compare Mulberry’s reported diesel cost with nearby communities as prices remain volatile due to global oil market tensions and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. 
📸 Around Mulberry
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Upcoming Events in
Mulberry
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2026 Professional Growth Class: Public Speaking
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow
8:00 am -
Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Polk County History Center, 100 East Main Street, Mulberry
11:00 am -
2026 ENGAGE Summer Mingle Membership Drive
Idlewood Venue, 150 Idlewood Ave, Bartow
5:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Tuesday May 19
📣 Mulberry Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Lego Club →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
4:30 pm -
The Authors At Bartow →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
6:00 pm -
Plant City Toastmasters
Wesley Centre, 202 W. Reynolds St., Plant City
7:30 am -
Entrepreneur/Small Business Consulting Services
Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 2504 Walden Woods Drive, Plant City
9:00 am -
Book Babies →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
10:00 am -
Songs & Stories →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
11:00 am -
Chamber Networking Lunch
Strawberry Festival Grounds TECO Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave., Plant City
11:30 am -
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
5:30 pm -
Kona Ice Day
Fishhawk Creek Lithia, FL 33547
8:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Scammers on Nextdoor be aware:
They got money out of my bank account yesterday They are acting like they want to buy something from you and want to give you money to hold it for… (Nextdoor Valentin and Irma) - I will be looking for quotes for some projects in my home over the next few months, painting (2 rooms) , bathroom remodel & a couple of other small projects.
Must be licensed & insured. I'll be looking for quotes, pictures and/ or references of former jobs. Direct message me if you're interested in… (Nextdoor Enclave at Imperial Lakes)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Mulberry. Apply here.
- Phillips, Inc. posted a job opening for Offroad Truck Driver/ Loader Operator/ Roller Operator/Laborer in Bartow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mulberry here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bartow
- Here's how Polk County hospitals placed in latest safety rankings (theledger.com)
- HISTORY COLUMN: Sallie Jones made history as Florida's first female superintendent (yoursun.com)
- Fertilizer maker Mosaic cuts output after Iran war raises costs (bitget.com)
Lakeland
- Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute, Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Add 3 Advanced Oncology Specialists (centralfloridahealthnews.com)
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-- 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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