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Polk Times publication area sees 225 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By Polk Times | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Polk Times publication area submitted 225 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Scott Franklin reminds constituents about tax day and congratulates local sports

By Polk Times | Apr 8, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district, discussed Tax Day and supported local team @GatorsMBK in recent tweets dated April 7 and 8, 2025

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 11?

By Polk Times | Apr 8, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 11.

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Meagan Ricks, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, April 6 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The game took place at Nittany Lion Softball Park.

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McKeel Academy of Technology standout Josh Quezada’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Sunday, April 6

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The game took place at Erdle Field.

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Sunday, April 6: Winter Haven Senior High School standout Kaprice Leonard’s college team loses to Jacksonville Dolphins

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The game took place at UWG Softball Field.

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Sunday, April 6: Winter Haven Senior High School standout Reese Wells’ college team wins to West Georgia Wolves

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 7-3 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the West Georgia Wolves on Sunday, April 6.

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On Sunday, April 6, former Frostproof Middle-Senior High School standout Shelby Garrett’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The game took place at UWG Softball Field.

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Lake Region High School standout Alex Wright’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Sunday, April 6

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The South Florida Bulls lost 5-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Florida Atlantic Owls on Sunday, April 6.

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Lake Wales Senior High School standout Sydnie Whitaker’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Sunday, April 6

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The South Florida Bulls lost 5-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Florida Atlantic Owls on Sunday, April 6.

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Andrew Sundean, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout, played on Sunday, April 6 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The game took place at John Euliano Park.

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Emmaus School standout Luke Deschenes’ college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Sunday, April 6

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The game took place at Point Stadium.

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Sunday, April 6: McKeel Academy of Technology standout Kerissa Howell’s college team wins to Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The game took place at Kamphuis Field at Liberty Softball Stadium.

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Emmaus School standout Luke Deschenes’ college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Sunday, April 6

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The Seton Hill Griffins won 4-2 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Pittsburgh Johnstown Mountain Cats on Sunday, April 6.

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Corban Little, former George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, April 6 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The South Florida Bulls lost 13-8 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Memphis Tigers on Sunday, April 6.

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On Sunday, April 6, former Lakeland Christian School standout Kyle Mueller’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

The game took place at Presbyterian Baseball Complex.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, April 10?

By Polk Times | Apr 7, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, April 10.

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Polk Times publication area records 5 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry during 2024

By Polk Times | Apr 6, 2025

Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in the Polk Times publication area submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Saturday, April 5: Winter Haven Senior High School standout Reese Wells’ college team wins to West Georgia Wolves

By Polk Times | Apr 6, 2025

The game took place at UWG Softball Field.

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Saturday, April 5: Lakeland Senior High School standout Tori Copeland’s college team wins to Tampa Spartans

By Polk Times | Apr 6, 2025

The game took place at NSU Softball Stadium.