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News from February 2024

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Math FAST Expectations: 44.7% of students in Polk County School District meet or exceed in 2022-23 school year?

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2024

Polk County School District FAST results are in, and 44.7% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Polk County School District: How many students passed on their ELA FAST test in 2022-23 school year?

By Polk Times | Feb 18, 2024

Polk County School District FAST results are in, and 40.7% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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A look at Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, a nursing home in Lakeland, Florida

By Polk Times | Feb 18, 2024

Owned by Louis Garrard since June 4, 2021, Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LLC had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19?

By Polk Times | Feb 18, 2024

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19.

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Polk County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center?

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Lakeview Skilled Nursing Facility Operations Holdings, LLC since Sep. 3, 2021, Breezy Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2024

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

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Bartow Center: 3-star nursing home in Polk County

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Bartow Rehabilitation Center, LLC since April 1, 2009, Bartow Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Q4 2023?

By Polk Times | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders, Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Franklin Votes to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

By Polk Times | Feb 13, 2024

In a bold move, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Franklin released a statement explaining his decision, expressing his concerns about the state of national security and the need for accountability.According to Franklin, Secretary Mayorkas has failed in his duty to protect the United States, thereby jeopardizing the lives of every American. Franklin's vote for impeachment is seen as a necessary step to address the crisis at the southern border and safeguard our communities.The decision to impeach Mayorkas is...

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Polk County School District had most of their students enrolled in ninth-grade during 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Feb 12, 2024

The largest number of students enrolled per grade in Polk County School District during the 2022-23 school year were in the ninth-grade, making up 8.7% of the student body.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By Polk Times | Feb 11, 2024

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

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Northside Christian School standout Skyler Scull’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, February 10

By Polk Times | Feb 11, 2024

The game took place in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Jupiter High School standout Josh Glesil’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, February 10

By Polk Times | Feb 11, 2024

The game took place in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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On Saturday, February 10, former Lithonia High School standout Jovon Rosse’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 11, 2024

The Webber International Warriors lost 74-77 in their NAIA game against the Southeastern Fire on Saturday, February 10.

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Treyshawn Howard, former Robinson High School standout, played on Saturday, February 10 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 11, 2024

The Warner Royals lost 58-72 in their NAIA game against the St. Thomas Bobcats on Saturday, February 10.

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Poinciana High School standouts Anthony Duncan and Reggie Mesidor’s college team won in NAIA game on Saturday, February 10

By Polk Times | Feb 11, 2024

The game took place in Babson Park, Florida.

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On Saturday, February 10, former King's Academy standout Johnathan Joseph’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 11, 2024

The Warner Royals lost 58-72 in their NAIA game against the St. Thomas Bobcats on Saturday, February 10.

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On Saturday, February 10, former Clearwater Academy International Inc. standout Willie Jones’ college team lost in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 11, 2024

The game took place in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Derek Murphy, former John Overton High School standout, played on Saturday, February 10 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 11, 2024

The Southeastern Fire won 77-74 in their NAIA game against the Webber International Warriors on Saturday, February 10.

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On Saturday, February 10, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School standout Ryan Cuellar competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Feb 11, 2024

The Southeastern Fire won 77-74 in their NAIA game against the Webber International Warriors on Saturday, February 10.