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3 companies in cities within Polk County received three inspections in Q1

By Polk Times | Apr 21, 2025

There were three companies in cities associated with Polk County that received three FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, April 24?

By Polk Times | Apr 21, 2025

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, April 24.

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Polk Times Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024?

By Polk Times | Apr 20, 2025

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in the Polk Times publication area submitted 10 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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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 23?

By Polk Times | Apr 20, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 23.

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Saturday, April 19: McKeel Academy of Technology standout Sawyer Hawks’ college team wins to Georgia Bulldogs

By Polk Times | Apr 20, 2025

The Vanderbilt Commodores won 5-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, April 19.

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Saturday, April 19: Haines City Senior High School standout Rijnaldo Euson’s college team wins to Chowan Hawks

By Polk Times | Apr 20, 2025

The Francis Marion Patriots won 7-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Chowan Hawks on Saturday, April 19.

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On Saturday, April 19, former Haines City Senior High School standout Rijnaldo Euson’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Apr 20, 2025

The game took place at Sparrow Stadium.

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Emmaus School standout Sarah Sherman’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Saturday, April 19

By Polk Times | Apr 20, 2025

The game took place at Helen Lutes Field.

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Reese Wells, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Saturday, April 19 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 20, 2025

The Jacksonville Dolphins lost 4-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the North Florida Ospreys on Saturday, April 19.

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On Saturday, April 19, former Emmaus School standout Sarah Sherman’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 20, 2025

The Mansfield Mountaineers lost 17-5 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Shepherd Rams on Saturday, April 19.

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2022: Polk County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Polk County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.2%.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

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

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 22?

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 22.

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Friday, April 18: Emmaus School standout Sarah Sherman’s college team loses to West Chester Golden Rams

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

The Mansfield Mountaineers lost 10-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the West Chester Golden Rams on Friday, April 18.

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Reese Wells, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Friday, April 18 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

The game took place at UNF Softball Complex.

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On Friday, April 18, former Emmaus School standout Sarah Sherman’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

The game took place at Helen Lutes Field.

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Lakeland Senior High School standout Tori Copeland’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Friday, April 18

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

The Nova Southeastern Sharks lost 5-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Embry-Riddle FL Eagles on Friday, April 18.

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Mariah Dawkins, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Friday, April 18 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

The Barry Buccaneers won 4-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish on Friday, April 18.

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Lakeland Christian School standout Tyler Donay’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Friday, April 18

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

The Embry-Riddle FL Eagles lost 5-3 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Nova Southeastern Sharks on Friday, April 18.

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Mariah Dawkins, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Friday, April 18 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

The game took place at Buccaneer Softball Field.