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Florida Education: Increase in student enrollment in Polk County school district during 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Feb 7, 2024

Student enrollment in Polk County school district increased in the 2022-23 school year, with 114,483 students enrolled.

Rep. Scott Franklin Expresses Support for Israel Aid Package

By Polk Times | Feb 6, 2024

Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) has voiced his support for H.R. 7217, the House Israel aid package, despite its recent failure to pass in the House of Representatives. In a statement issued on February 6, 2024, Franklin emphasized the importance of standing alongside Israel in the face of escalating conflict in the Middle East.The congressman began by recalling the horrifying attack launched by Iran-backed Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023. Franklin remarked, "In the months that followed, the conflict with Hamas has only escalated. Iran and its proxies have grown bolder,...

Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2024

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.

On Saturday, February 3, former Jupiter High School standout Josh Glesil’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2024

The game took place in Lake Wales, Florida.

On Saturday, February 3, Ocoee High School standout Christian Chambers competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2024

The Southeastern Fire won 93-77 in their NAIA game against the Ave Maria Gyrenes on Saturday, February 3.

Nathan Mikkelson, former Martin County High School standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2024

The Southeastern Fire won 93-77 in their NAIA game against the Ave Maria Gyrenes on Saturday, February 3.

Northside Christian School standout Skyler Scull’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2024

The game took place in Lake Wales, Florida.

On Saturday, February 3, former Robinson High School standout Treyshawn Howard’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2024

The Warner Royals lost 75-84 in their NAIA game against the Florida Memorial Lions on Saturday, February 3.

On Saturday, February 3, former Cypress Bay High School standout Amir Brikat’s college team won in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2024

The Southeastern Fire won 93-77 in their NAIA game against the Ave Maria Gyrenes on Saturday, February 3.

On Saturday, February 3, former Lithonia High School standout Jovon Rosse’s college team won in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2024

The Webber International Warriors won 85-84 in their NAIA game against the Keiser Seahawks on Saturday, February 3.

Ryan Cuellar, former Belen Jesuit Preparatory School standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2024

The Southeastern Fire won 93-77 in their NAIA game against the Ave Maria Gyrenes on Saturday, February 3.

Poinciana High School standouts Anthony Duncan and Reggie Mesidor’s college team won in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

By Polk Times | Feb 4, 2024

The Southeastern Fire won 93-77 in their NAIA game against the Ave Maria Gyrenes on Saturday, February 3.

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Florida Education: Increase in student enrollment in Polk County school district during 2022-23 school year

Rep. Scott Franklin Expresses Support for Israel Aid Package

Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

On Saturday, February 3, former Jupiter High School standout Josh Glesil’s college team lost in an NAIA game

On Saturday, February 3, Ocoee High School standout Christian Chambers competed in NAIA game

Nathan Mikkelson, former Martin County High School standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

Northside Christian School standout Skyler Scull’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

On Saturday, February 3, former Robinson High School standout Treyshawn Howard’s college team lost in an NAIA game

On Saturday, February 3, former Cypress Bay High School standout Amir Brikat’s college team won in an NAIA game

On Saturday, February 3, former Lithonia High School standout Jovon Rosse’s college team won in an NAIA game

Ryan Cuellar, former Belen Jesuit Preparatory School standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

Poinciana High School standouts Anthony Duncan and Reggie Mesidor’s college team won in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

John Overton High School standout Derek Murphy’s college team won in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

Willie Jones, former Clearwater Academy International Inc. standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

King's Academy standout Johnathan Joseph’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

Mainland High School standout Kyle Bowman’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, February 3

Lewis Jones, former Oak Ridge High School standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

On Saturday, February 3, Mccallie School standout Milos Stijepovic competed in NAIA game

Christian Nurse, former Windermere Preparatory School standout, played on Saturday, February 3 in NAIA game

On Saturday, February 3, Tompkins High School standout Eden Holt competed in NAIA game

Scott Franklin addresses government funding debate and highlights education initiatives

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