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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 41.1% of Polk County's districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Jan 10, 2024

There were 94,072 Hispanic students enrolled in Polk County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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White students made up 34.0% of Polk County districts enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Jan 9, 2024

In Polk County districts, 34.0% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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Franklin, MACH 1 Caucus Demands Answers Regarding Secretary Austin's Absence

By Polk Times | Jan 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC — Members of the MACH 1 Caucus, including Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL), are demanding answers from President Joe Biden regarding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's delayed notification of his recent hospitalization. In a letter addressed to the President, the Caucus expressed their concern over the lack of transparency and the breach of public trust caused by Secretary Austin's evasiveness.Rep. Franklin, a career Naval aviator, stated, "Sec. Austin’s evasiveness and lack of transparency is completely unacceptable and constitutes a serious breach of the public’s...

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Black students made up 20.3% of Polk County districts enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Jan 8, 2024

There were 46,454 Black students enrolled in Polk County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Evangelical Christian School standouts Aaron Jones and Sean Shore’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, January 6

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The game took place in Ave Maria, Florida.

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On Saturday, January 6, former Oak Ridge High School standout Lewis Jones’ college team won in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The Warner Royals won 73-68 in their NAIA game against the Florida Memorial Lions on Saturday, January 6.

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On Saturday, January 6, Trinity Catholic High School standout Montez Leath competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The Southeastern Fire lost 93-101 in their NAIA game against the Ave Maria Gyrenes on Saturday, January 6.

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Zachary O'Callaghan, former Crystal River High School standout, played on Saturday, January 6 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The Webber International Warriors lost 81-86 in their NAIA game against the Keiser Seahawks on Saturday, January 6.

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Titas Mikalopas, former Tidewater Academy standout, played on Saturday, January 6 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The game took place in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Jupiter High School standout Josh Glesil’s college team won in NAIA game on Saturday, January 6

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The game took place in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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On Saturday, January 6, Reading Senior High School standout Tyrone Nesby IV competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The Webber International Warriors lost 81-86 in their NAIA game against the Keiser Seahawks on Saturday, January 6.

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On Saturday, January 6, former Robinson High School standout Treyshawn Howard’s college team won in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The Warner Royals won 73-68 in their NAIA game against the Florida Memorial Lions on Saturday, January 6.

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On Saturday, January 6, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School standout Ryan Cuellar competed in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The game took place in Ave Maria, Florida.

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On Saturday, January 6, former Martin County High School standout Nathan Mikkelson’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The Southeastern Fire lost 93-101 in their NAIA game against the Ave Maria Gyrenes on Saturday, January 6.

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Seffner Christian Academy standout Joel So’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, January 6

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The game took place in Ave Maria, Florida.

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Blaize Darling Jr, former The Master's Academy standout, played on Saturday, January 6 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The Warner Royals won 73-68 in their NAIA game against the Florida Memorial Lions on Saturday, January 6.

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Jovon Rosse, former Lithonia High School standout, played on Saturday, January 6 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The game took place in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Ocoee High School standout Christian Chambers’ college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, January 6

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The Southeastern Fire lost 93-101 in their NAIA game against the Ave Maria Gyrenes on Saturday, January 6.

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Anthony Duncan and Reggie Mesidor, former Poinciana High School standouts, played on Saturday, January 6 in NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The Southeastern Fire lost 93-101 in their NAIA game against the Ave Maria Gyrenes on Saturday, January 6.

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On Saturday, January 6, former Mccallie School standout Milos Stijepovic’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Polk Times | Jan 7, 2024

The game took place in Ave Maria, Florida.