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Congressman Scott Franklin critiques and honors in recent social media posts

By Polk Times | Apr 4, 2025

In recent social media communications, Congressman Scott Franklin shared views on military readiness, government spending, and veteran honors.

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Thursday, April 3: Emmaus School standout Sarah Sherman’s college team loses to East Stroudsburg Warriors

By Polk Times | Apr 4, 2025

The Mansfield Mountaineers lost 8-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the East Stroudsburg Warriors on Thursday, April 3.

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On Thursday, April 3, former Emmaus School standout Sarah Sherman’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 4, 2025

The game took place at Creekview Park.

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Thursday, April 3: George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Chandler Dorsey’s college team wins to Oklahoma Sooners

By Polk Times | Apr 4, 2025

The LSU Tigers won 2-0 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday, April 3.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 7?

By Polk Times | Apr 4, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 7.

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Scott Franklin shares perspectives on trade, fiscal policies, and education initiatives

By Polk Times | Apr 3, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, serving Florida’s 18th District, recently shared his viewpoints on U.S. trade policies, fiscal management, and educational initiatives via Twitter.

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Shelby Garrett, former Frostproof Middle-Senior High School standout, played on Wednesday, April 2 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 3, 2025

The West Georgia Wolves lost 14-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, April 2.

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Kaprice Leonard’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, April 2

By Polk Times | Apr 3, 2025

The West Georgia Wolves lost 14-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, April 2.

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Frostproof Middle-Senior High School standout Shelby Garrett’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, April 2

By Polk Times | Apr 3, 2025

The West Georgia Wolves lost 9-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, April 2.

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Shelby Garrett, former Frostproof Middle-Senior High School standout, played on Wednesday, April 2 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 3, 2025

The game took place at UWG Softball Field.

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On Wednesday, April 2, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout Kaprice Leonard’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 3, 2025

The West Georgia Wolves lost 9-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, April 2.

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Kaprice Leonard’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, April 2

By Polk Times | Apr 3, 2025

The game took place at UWG Softball Field.

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On Wednesday, April 2, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Kerissa Howell’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 3, 2025

The Liberty Lady Flames lost 6-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Wednesday, April 2.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 6?

By Polk Times | Apr 3, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 6.

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Polk County Education: 265 Alaska Native students were enrolled in only school district in 2023-24 school year

By Polk Times | Apr 2, 2025

In Polk County's only school district, 0.2% of students enrolled identified as Alaska Native in the 2023-24 school year.

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Lakeland Senior High School standout Cooper Emery’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Tuesday, April 1

By Polk Times | Apr 2, 2025

The game took place at Zell B. Miller Field.

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Sarah Sherman, former Emmaus School standout, played on Tuesday, April 1 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 2, 2025

The Mansfield Mountaineers lost 6-1 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Shippensburg Raiders on Tuesday, April 1.

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Tuesday, April 1: Emmaus School standout Luke Deschenes’ college team loses to Point Park Pioneers

By Polk Times | Apr 2, 2025

The Seton Hill Griffins lost 10-6 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Point Park Pioneers on Tuesday, April 1.

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Garrett Frost, former Auburndale High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 1 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Apr 2, 2025

The game took place at Grier Field.

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Rijnaldo Euson, former Haines City Senior High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 1 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Apr 2, 2025

The Francis Marion Patriots won 9-3 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Lander Bearcats on Tuesday, April 1.