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Which former Polk County area high school stars will compete on Sunday, Nov. 2?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 30, 2025

These former Polk County area high school athletes will take part in events on Sunday, Nov. 2.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Polk County area competing on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 29, 2025

These former Polk County area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1.

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Who among former Polk County area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Oct. 31?

By R. G. Zeigler | Oct 28, 2025

This ex-Polk County area high school standout will participate in competitions on Friday, Oct. 31.

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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.