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News from February 2025

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Polk County in week ending Feb. 22

By Polk Times | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 3?

By Polk Times | Feb 28, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 3.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 22

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Franklin announces start of 2025 congressional art competition

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida's 18th district has announced the commencement of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide contest for high school visual artists.

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Wednesday, Feb. 26: Winter Haven Senior High School standout Mariah Dawkins’ college team wins to Edward Waters Tigers

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

The Barry Buccaneers won 4-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Edward Waters Tigers on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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On Wednesday, Feb. 26, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout Mariah Dawkins’ college team won in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

The game took place at Buccaneer Softball Field.

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On Wednesday, Feb. 26, former Haines City Senior High School standout Rijnaldo Euson’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

The Francis Marion Patriots lost 5-4 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the USC Aiken Pacers on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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Keira Morris, former Lake Wales Senior High School standout, played on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

The game took place at Chris Bellotto Field.

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Lake Wales Senior High School standout Keira Morris’ college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, Feb. 26

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

The Florida Southern Moccasins lost 6-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Wilmington Wildcats on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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Wednesday, Feb. 26: McKeel Academy of Technology standout Kerissa Howell’s college team loses to Virginia Tech Hokies

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

The Liberty Lady Flames lost 9-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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Ryan Jenkins, former Lakeland Christian School standout, played on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

The Carson-Newman Eagles lost 10-4 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Young Harris Mountain Lions on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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Lakeland Christian School standouts Brody Donay and Ty Evans’ college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 26

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

The Florida Gators won 7-6 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the North Florida Ospreys on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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Chandler Dorsey, former George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout, played on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 27, 2025

The LSU Tigers won 7-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Dallas Baptist Patriots on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Feb. 22?

By Polk Times | Feb 26, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Feb. 22?

By Polk Times | Feb 26, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Brody Donay and Ty Evans, former Lakeland Christian School standouts, played on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 26, 2025

The Florida Gators won 6-1 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Stetson Hatters on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

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On Tuesday, Feb. 25, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Blake Barquin’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 26, 2025

The game took place at John Sessions Stadium.

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Tuesday, Feb. 25: Lakeland Christian School standout Trey Bentley’s college team loses to Richmond Spiders

By Polk Times | Feb 26, 2025

The game took place at Doak Field at Dail Park.

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On Tuesday, Feb. 25, former Lakeland Christian School standout Kyle Mueller’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 26, 2025

The Presbyterian Blue Hose lost 4-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Citadel Bulldogs on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

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On Tuesday, Feb. 25, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Josh Quezada’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 26, 2025

The game took place at Tony Gwynn Stadium.