🌱 How diesel prices compared across Polk County in late October

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In today's newsletter:

• How diesel prices compared across Polk County in late October

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Some brightening; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
• Friday: Periods of sun; low humidity, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Oct. 31? (polktimes.com) — Polk County's lowest reported diesel price was $5.82 a gallon during the week ending Oct. 31, compared with a county average of $6.06. The comparison includes Polk City among county communities and draws on GasBuddy customer reports for cash purchases, so it does not establish today's pump prices.
   

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📸 Around Polk City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Polk City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 14

• 2026 Nov 14 AZAZIE Orlando Pop-up - Free Tickets Available →
  Ever After Farms Citrus Wedding Venue, 12500 Old Grade Road, Polk City
  8:00 am

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📣 Polk City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday November 11

• Hong Kong Mahjong at the Library →
  Lake Alfred Library, 245 N Seminole Avenue, Lake Alfred
  1:30 pm

Thursday November 12

• Produce Safety Alliance Train-the-Trainer - Lake Alfred →
  UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
• Fort Meade - Quilling Club - Adults
  Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade
  10:00 am
• Crafts and Chats [Adults] →
  Lake Alfred Library, 245 N Seminole Avenue, Lake Alfred
  10:30 am
• Mulberry_Book & a Craft
  Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
  3:30 pm
• Bartow - Adult D&D
  Auburndale Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
  5:30 pm

Friday November 13

• Mulberry_Cookbook Club
  Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
  10:00 am
• Winter Haven Main_Make & Take a Holiday Card
  Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
  3:00 pm
• Boys JV Soccer at Auburndale High School →
  Auburndale FL
  6:30 pm
• Boys Varsity Soccer at Auburndale High School →
  Auburndale FL
  8:00 pm

Saturday November 14

• Mulberry_Comic Corner
  Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Polk City. Apply here.
• Sonic posted a job opening for Team Member in Auburndale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Polk City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Auburndale

• Verano Cannabis Advisor - Seasonal in Auburndale, FL (mlive.com)
• Auburndale to discuss proposed data center amid community concerns (baynews9.com)
• State runner-up, region, district champs featured in Tremendous 10 poll (theledger.com)

Lakeland

• Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome's replica of Lindbergh plane takes off for Florida (dailyfreeman.com)
• Deputies Seek Man Who Rang Lakeland Doorbell With Machete, Slashed Car Mirror On Halloween (tampafp.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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