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Lee County Education: 34,233 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Dec 11, 2023

In Lee County schools, 34.5% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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Lee County Education: 13,549 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Dec 10, 2023

There were 13,549 Black students enrolled in Lee County schools 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 Dec. 11?

By Polk Times | Dec 9, 2023

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Dec 9, 2023

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

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Webber International Warriors matchups set for upcoming college basketball season

By Polk Times | Dec 7, 2023

The Webber International Warriors’ season starts on Sat Oct. 28 at Winter Haven.

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Warner Royals taking to the court this season

By Polk Times | Dec 6, 2023

The Warner Royals’ season starts on Fri Oct. 27 at Lake Wales.

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How many students were enrolled in Lee County schools for 2022-23 school year?

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

There was an increase in student enrollment in Lee County schools in the 2022-23 academic year.

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Who the Southeastern Fire is playing this season of college basketball

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

The Southeastern Fire’s season starts on Thu Nov. 2 at Lakeland.

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Jordan Golden, former Sunlake High School standout, played on Monday, December 4 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

The game took place in Tampa, Florida.

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On Monday, December 4, Bishop John J. Snyder High School standout Gavin Buchanon competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

The Webber International Warriors lost 76-86 in their NAIA game against the Florida College Falcons on Monday, December 4.

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Tidewater Academy standout Titas Mikalopas’ college team lost in NAIA game on Monday, December 4

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

The Webber International Warriors lost 76-86 in their NAIA game against the Florida College Falcons on Monday, December 4.

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Crystal River High School standout Zachary O'Callaghan’s college team lost in NAIA game on Monday, December 4

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

The game took place in Tampa, Florida.

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On Monday, December 4, Reading Senior High School standout Tyrone Nesby IV competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

The game took place in Tampa, Florida.

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Jovon Rosse, former Lithonia High School standout, played on Monday, December 4 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

The game took place in Tampa, Florida.

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On Monday, December 4, former Tompkins High School standout Eden Holt’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

The game took place in Tampa, Florida.

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On Monday, December 4, former University High School standout Jamar Ingram’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

The Webber International Warriors lost 76-86 in their NAIA game against the Florida College Falcons on Monday, December 4.

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On Monday, December 4, former Edmond North High School standout Cooper Peterson’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 5, 2023

The game took place in Tampa, Florida.

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Polk County Education: 114,483 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Dec 4, 2023

There were 3.8% more students enrolled in Polk County schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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On Saturday, December 2, Bishop John J. Snyder High School standout Nick Lowery competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 3, 2023

The Warner Royals won 81-45 in their NAIA game against the Johnson Florida Suns on Saturday, December 2.

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On Saturday, December 2, former Oak Ridge High School standout Lewis Jones’ college team won in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Lake Wales, Florida.