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Polk County's student body primarily comprised of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Mar 14, 2024

The most represented ethnicity in the Polk County student body in the 2022-23 school year was Hispanic, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Franklin, Ernst Fight To Track Taxpayer Dollars Subsidizing Federal Employee Unions

By Polk Times | Mar 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) are leading the charge in Congress to track taxpayer dollars subsidizing federal employee unions. The duo has introduced legislation aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in how federal agencies allocate resources for union activities.Rep. Franklin emphasized the need for transparency, stating, "Lingering pandemic telework policies cause backlogs and make it harder for Americans to get swift assistance." He further added, "American taxpayers shouldn’t pay for empty federal buildings and...

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Franklin Votes to Protect American Privacy & National Security

By Polk Times | Mar 13, 2024

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) has voiced his support for the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, as he addressed concerns around data privacy and national security. Franklin clarified, "Contrary to popular belief, this bill is not a 'ban' on TikTok. It simply requires TikTok to divest from ownership by a U.S. foreign adversary within 180 days."Highlighting the potential threats posed by foreign entities, Franklin emphasized, "The Chinese Communist Party will stop at nothing to undermine U.S. world leadership and...

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By Polk Times | Mar 9, 2024

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

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Polk County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Polk Times | Mar 9, 2024

Haines City Senior High School stood out with the highest student enrollment in Polk County, welcoming 2,914 students in the 2023-24 school year.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Mar 9, 2024

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

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Winter Haven FL Opco, LLC, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Polk Times | Mar 6, 2024

Owned by Winter Haven FL Holdco, LLC since Jan. 31, 2022, Winter Haven FL Opco, LLC had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Q4 2023?

By Polk Times | Mar 5, 2024

Owned by Epsilon Health Care Properties, LLC since Feb. 1, 2012, Wedgewood Healthcare Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home in Lakeland, Florida

By Polk Times | Mar 4, 2024

Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center was one of the 17 for-profit facility nursing homes in Polk County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.

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Polk County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind The Club at Lake Gibson?

By Polk Times | Mar 3, 2024

The Club at Lake Gibson was one of the eight non-profit facility nursing homes in Polk County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?

By Polk Times | Mar 2, 2024

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Mar 2, 2024

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

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Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center: 2-star nursing home in Polk County

By Polk Times | Mar 2, 2024

Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center was one of the 17 for-profit facility nursing homes in Polk County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2024

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center was one of the 17 for-profit facility nursing homes in Polk County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.