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Fewer Alaska Native students enrolled in Lee County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Dec 15, 2023

In Lee County schools, 0.1% of students enrolled identified as Alaska Native in the 2022-23 school year.

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More multiracial students enrolled in Lee County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

There were 3,136 multiracial students enrolled in Lee County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Rep. Scott Franklin Supports Final Passage of the FY24 NDAA

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), a retired Naval Aviator and former House Armed Services Committee member, has voted in favor of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 310 – 118, aims to provide certainty for the military and address the threats faced by the United States."As a retired Navy Commander, I know ensuring certainty for our military is critical to our national defense," Rep. Franklin stated. "Providing for our common defense is also the most fundamental of our constitutional duties. While this bill does...

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Rep. Scott Franklin Introduces Bill to Honor WWII Combat Pilot

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) has introduced legislation to rename a Sebring, Florida post office after Major Thomas McGuire, a combat pilot killed in action during World War II. The bill aims to honor McGuire's legacy and ensure that future generations remember his sacrifice in defense of our liberties.In a statement, Rep. Franklin, who is also a Naval Aviator, expressed his pride in introducing the bill, saying, "We are losing more and more of our greatest generation vets like McGuire every day. This bill will help immortalize his legacy for future generations and ensure...

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On Wednesday, December 13, First Baptist Academy standout Jamal Norris competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The Warner Royals won 92-48 in their NAIA game against the Carolina Bruins on Wednesday, December 13.

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Willie Jones, former Clearwater Academy International Inc. standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lake Wales, Florida.

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Kyle Bowman, former Mainland High School standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The Warner Royals won 92-48 in their NAIA game against the Carolina Bruins on Wednesday, December 13.

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On Wednesday, December 13, King's Academy standout Johnathan Joseph competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lake Wales, Florida.

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Blaize Darling Jr, former The Master's Academy standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lake Wales, Florida.

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Andrew Jackson High School standout Logan West’s college team won in NAIA game on Wednesday, December 13

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lake Wales, Florida.

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Windermere Preparatory School standout Christian Nurse’s college team won in NAIA game on Wednesday, December 13

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The Warner Royals won 92-48 in their NAIA game against the Carolina Bruins on Wednesday, December 13.

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On Wednesday, December 13, Northside Christian School standout Skyler Scull competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lake Wales, Florida.

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On Wednesday, December 13, Robinson High School standout Treyshawn Howard competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The Warner Royals won 92-48 in their NAIA game against the Carolina Bruins on Wednesday, December 13.

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On Wednesday, December 13, former Jupiter High School standout Josh Glesil’s college team won in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lake Wales, Florida.

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On Wednesday, December 13, Oak Ridge High School standout Lewis Jones competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The Warner Royals won 92-48 in their NAIA game against the Carolina Bruins on Wednesday, December 13.

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Bishop John J. Snyder High School standout Nick Lowery’s college team won in NAIA game on Wednesday, December 13

By Polk Times | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lake Wales, Florida.

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

By Polk Times | Dec 13, 2023

In Lee County schools, 1.6% of students enrolled identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

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Franklin Supports Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden

By Polk Times | Dec 13, 2023

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) has expressed his support for a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. In a statement, Franklin cited the House Judiciary and Oversight Committee's investigations which have allegedly uncovered evidence of President Biden's involvement in a foreign influence peddling scheme conducted by his family."I strongly support an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden," Franklin stated. He further emphasized that the committee's findings include "official bank records, personal communications, and the testimony of credible...

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

By Polk Times | Dec 12, 2023

There were 46,581 Hispanic students enrolled in Lee County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Maclay Preparatory School standout Ja'Quay Randolph’s college team won in NAIA game on Monday, December 11

By Polk Times | Dec 12, 2023

The Southeastern Fire won 76-57 in their NAIA game against the Trinity Baptist Eagles on Monday, December 11.