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Brody Donay and Ty Evans, former Lakeland Christian School standouts, played on Thursday, April 10 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Apr 11, 2025

The game took place at Condron Family Ballpark.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 14?

By Polk Times | Apr 11, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 14.

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Cong. Franklin supports SAVE Act to enhance election security

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district, has announced his support for H.R. 22, also known as the SAVE Act.

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Scott Franklin shares views on judicial policy, legislative measures, and fiscal strategies

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, a representative for Florida's 18th district, weighed in on current legislative actions and political priorities through a series of tweets on April 10, 2025.

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Meagan Ricks, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Wednesday, April 9 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2025

The Penn State Nittany Lions won 15-3 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Saint Francis Red Flash on Wednesday, April 9.

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Wednesday, April 9: Lake Region High School standout Gabrielle Willis’ college team loses to Memphis Tigers

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2025

The game took place at Tiger Softball Complex.

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On Wednesday, April 9, former Frostproof Middle-Senior High School standout Shelby Garrett’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2025

The West Georgia Wolves lost 7-5 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Samford Bulldogs on Wednesday, April 9.

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Wednesday, April 9: Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School standout Mari Stephens’ college team loses to Memphis Tigers

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2025

The Jackson State Tigers lost 9-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Memphis Tigers on Wednesday, April 9.

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Wednesday, April 9: Winter Haven Senior High School standout Kaprice Leonard’s college team loses to Samford Bulldogs

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2025

The West Georgia Wolves lost 7-5 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Samford Bulldogs on Wednesday, April 9.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 13?

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 13.

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Franklin launches AI-powered bill to advance weather prediction and disaster readiness

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district, has initiated the Transformational Artificial Intelligence to Modernize the Economy against Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act (TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act).

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Representative Franklin supports No Rogue Rulings Act to limit district judges' nationwide injunctions

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

Today, Congressman Scott Franklin from Florida's 18th District announced his support for H.R. 1526, also known as the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA).

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Scott Franklin discusses military issues and weather legislation in updates

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

In a series of recent updates, Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district, addresses military staffing challenges and the reintroduction of legislation to tackle extreme weather using AI.

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Tuesday, April 8: George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Corban Little’s college team loses to Stetson Hatters

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

The game took place at USF Baseball Stadium.

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On Tuesday, April 8, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Blake Barquin’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

The Jacksonville Dolphins lost 4-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Georgia Southern Eagles on Tuesday, April 8.

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Emmaus School standout Sarah Sherman’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Tuesday, April 8

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

The game took place at Lawrence Field.

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On Tuesday, April 8, former Haines City Senior High School standout Rijnaldo Euson’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

The Francis Marion Patriots won 11-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the USC Aiken Pacers on Tuesday, April 8.

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Tuesday, April 8: Mulberry Senior High School standout Cooper Wright’s college team loses to Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

The game took place at Hermance Stadium.

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On Tuesday, April 8, former Emmaus School standout Sarah Sherman’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

The Mansfield Mountaineers lost 7-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Lock Haven Bald Eagles on Tuesday, April 8.

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Tuesday, April 8: Lakeland Senior High School standout Cooper Emery’s college team wins to Lee Flames

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

The game took place at Larry Carpenter Stadium at Olympic Field.