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News from February 2025

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Feb. 8?

By Polk Times | Feb 14, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott Franklin congratulates new US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins

By Polk Times | Feb 14, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 13-14, 2025, Congressman Scott Franklin congratulated Brooke L. Rollins on her appointment as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and engaged with aspiring military leaders through Civil Air Patrol cadets' interactions...

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Ryan Walker, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout, played on Thursday, Feb. 13 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 14, 2025

The Florida Tech Panthers won 11-3 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Augusta Jaguars on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17?

By Polk Times | Feb 14, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17.

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Scott Franklin discusses veterans' health act and collaboration with colleagues

By Polk Times | Feb 13, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shares insights on legislative efforts aimed at improving veterans' healthcare through his proposed Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Feb. 8

By Polk Times | Feb 13, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Scott Franklin shares updates on initiatives and local engagements

By Polk Times | Feb 13, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin provided updates on his recent activities in Florida via social media posts dated February 13, 2025.

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Sydnie Whitaker, former Lake Wales Senior High School standout, played on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 13, 2025

The South Florida Bulls won 5-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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On Wednesday, Feb. 12, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout Kaprice Leonard’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 13, 2025

The game took place at Sikes Field.

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Alex Wright, former Lake Region High School standout, played on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 13, 2025

The game took place at USF Softball Stadium.

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Sydnie Whitaker, former Lake Wales Senior High School standout, played on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 13, 2025

The game took place at USF Softball Stadium.

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Frostproof Middle-Senior High School standout Shelby Garrett’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, Feb. 12

By Polk Times | Feb 13, 2025

The game took place at Sikes Field.

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Alex Wright, former Lake Region High School standout, played on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 13, 2025

The South Florida Bulls won 5-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Feb. 8?

By Polk Times | Feb 12, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 8

By Polk Times | Feb 12, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Franklin reintroduces bill protecting veteran community care program

By Polk Times | Feb 12, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin has reintroduced the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act, aiming to safeguard veterans who prefer the Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) over services within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Scott Franklin honors military hero and celebrates Lincoln's legacy

By Polk Times | Feb 12, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin paid tribute to military hero Pfc.

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Legislation aims to protect veteran community care program

By Polk Times | Feb 12, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida has reintroduced the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act, aiming to protect veterans who opt for the Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) instead of services within the Department of Veterans Affairs...

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On Tuesday, Feb. 11, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout Reese Wells’ college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 12, 2025

The game took place at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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On Tuesday, Feb. 11, former Auburndale High School standout Pierce Glading’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 12, 2025

The Valdosta State Blazers lost 17-14 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Georgia Southwestern State Hurricanes on Tuesday, Feb. 11.