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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Franklin Acts to Block New Overreaching Biden Agricultural Labor Regulations

By Polk Times | May 3, 2024

Rep. Scott Franklin from Florida has taken a stand against the Biden Department of Labor's new H-2A unionization rule. In a statement, Rep. Franklin expressed his concerns about the potential negative impact of the rule on the agricultural industry, stating, "This new DOL rule is the latest crippling regulation hoisted on Florida growers by the Biden Administration."Mike Joyner, President of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, also criticized the new rule, highlighting the strong relationships that growers have with their employees and the potential threat to the...

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233 coaches at institutions in Polk County earned $46,011 on average in 2022

By Polk Times | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Florida Southern College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Polk County, was $57,352, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Franklin VA Accountability Measure Advances Past Committee

By Polk Times | May 1, 2024

Today, Rep. Scott Franklin’s bill to increase transparency in how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) records disciplinary action against VA staff was favorably reported out of Committee with broad bipartisan support.“Sadly, the VA has normalized reaching settlements with resigning employees under investigation or reassigning employees as a means to address allegations of misconduct within their agency,” Rep. Franklin said. “This practice sweeps potential wrongdoing under the rug and prevents a full account of the facts. We cannot allow VA staff—or any federal...

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Franklin Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winners

By Polk Times | Apr 24, 2024

LAKELAND, FL—Yesterday, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) revealed the results of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition at a ceremony held at Polk Museum of Art.“I’m pleased our office received a record-number of entries from across FL-18 this year,” Rep. Franklin expressed. “The competition doesn’t just showcase local talent, it provides an outlet for budding artists to pursue a passion and hone a skill, critical steps in maturing into successful adults. I applaud each student-artist who participated and the art teachers and families who support their creativity.”The theme...

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Geometry FAST expectations in Lee County in 2022-23 school year?

By Polk Times | Apr 23, 2024

Lee County FAST results are in, and 44.2% of school students were proficient in Geometry in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Did Polk County students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Geometry FAST tests?

By Polk Times | Apr 22, 2024

Polk County FAST results are in, and 36.2% of school students were proficient in Geometry in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Polk County in Q4 2023

By Polk Times | Apr 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Polk County that received an FDA inspection in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Algebra FAST Expectations: 46.3% of students in Lee County meet or exceed in 2022-23 school year?

By Polk Times | Apr 21, 2024

Lee County FAST results are in, and 46.3% of school students were proficient in Algebra in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Polk Times | Apr 21, 2024

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Polk County: How many students passed on their Algebra FAST test in 2022-23 school year?

By Polk Times | Apr 20, 2024

Polk County FAST results are in, and 42.7% of school students were proficient in Algebra in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math FAST expectations in Lee County in 2022-23 school year?

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2024

Lee County FAST results are in, and 53.9% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Did Polk County students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math FAST tests?

By Polk Times | Apr 18, 2024

Polk County FAST results are in, and 44.7% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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ELA FAST Expectations: 45.9% of students in Lee County meet or exceed in 2022-23 school year?

By Polk Times | Apr 17, 2024

Lee County FAST results are in, and 45.9% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Polk County: How many students passed on their ELA FAST test in 2022-23 school year?

By Polk Times | Apr 16, 2024

Polk County FAST results are in, and 40.6% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Polk Times | Apr 14, 2024

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2024

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.