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Who are the ex-high school stars from Polk County area competing on Wednesday, Oct. 29?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 26, 2025

These former Polk County area high school athletes are set to compete on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

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2024: 226 coaches at institutions in Polk County earned on average $52,660

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Polk County during 2024 was $61,956 at Florida Southern College, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Which ex-high school athletes from Polk County area will compete in the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 24, 2025

These former Polk County area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Oct. 27.

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Which Polk County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Monday, Oct. 27?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 24, 2025

Monday, Oct. 27 will feature competition from this former Polk County area high school standout.

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Scott Franklin declines congressional pay during government shutdown

By K. T. Harris | Oct 23, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, who represents Florida’s 18th district in the U.S. Congress, announced that he will not accept his congressional salary during the ongoing government shutdown.

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Who from Polk County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Sunday, Oct. 26?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 23, 2025

This former Polk County area high school standout will be competing on Sunday, Oct. 26.

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Which former Polk County area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Oct. 25?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 22, 2025

These ex-Polk County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Oct. 25.

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Scott Franklin addresses government funding debate and highlights education initiatives

By D. J. Fields | Oct 21, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin used his social media platform on October 20-21, 2025 to comment on Senate negotiations over government funding bills as well as highlight education-industry partnerships and sports history within Florida's 18th district.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Polk County area competing on Friday, Oct. 24?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 21, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 24, this former Polk County area high school star will be competing.

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Congressman Scott Franklin highlights local initiatives and community organizations in recent posts

By H. H. Brewer | Oct 20, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin marked recent developments in Hardee County, Sebring, and Polk County through social media posts dated October 17 and October 20, 2025.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Polk County area will play on Wednesday, Oct. 22?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 19, 2025

These former Polk County high school stars set for games on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Polk County area will play on Tuesday, Oct. 21?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 18, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be competing on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

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2024: How much was spent on football teams from Polk County

By M. S. Dale | Oct 17, 2025

Polk County's collegiate football teams received $5,046,975 in funding for the 2024 season.

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Scott Franklin highlights meetings with Mulberry Chamber, veterans council, and farm bureau

By D. J. Fields | Oct 17, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted on October 16-17 about meetings with local business leaders in Mulberry, veterans groups in Polk County, and agricultural representatives at Highlands County Farm Bureau.

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Which high school alumni from Polk County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Oct. 20?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 17, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Oct. 20 will showcase these former Polk County area high school standouts.

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Which former Polk County area high school stars will compete on Sunday, Oct. 19?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 16, 2025

This former Polk County area high school standout will be active on Sunday, Oct. 19.

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Who from Polk County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Oct. 18?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 15, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Oct. 18.

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Scott Franklin comments on Israel–Hamas ceasefire, local hospital update, and national recognition

By D. J. Fields | Oct 14, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin posted statements on October 14, 2025, addressing the Israel–Hamas ceasefire, a new hospital in Lakeland, and a national honor for Charlie Kirk.

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Scott Franklin marks National Farmers Day and U.S. Navy anniversary in recent posts

By D. J. Fields | Oct 13, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin recognized National Farmers Day and the U.S. Navy's anniversary with social media posts on October 12 and 13, 2025.

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Polk Times publication area sees 4 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024

By C. C. Garcia | Oct 12, 2025

All four H-2A petitions filed by an employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located in the Polk Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.