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Polk Times Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry during 2024?

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located within the Polk Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Feb. 8?

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Mariah Dawkins’ college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Saturday, Feb. 15

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The game took place at Buccaneer Softball Field.

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Rijnaldo Euson, former Haines City Senior High School standout, played on Saturday, Feb. 15 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The game took place at Scarborough Field.

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On Saturday, Feb. 15, former Lake Wales Senior High School standout Keira Morris’ college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The Florida Southern Moccasins lost 9-1 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Rollins Tars on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Lakeland Senior High School standout Tori Copeland’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Saturday, Feb. 15

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The Nova Southeastern Sharks won 6-5 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Barry Buccaneers on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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On Saturday, Feb. 15, former Lake Wales Senior High School standout Sydnie Whitaker’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The South Florida Bulls won 13-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Loyola Ramblers on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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On Saturday, Feb. 15, former Lake Region High School standout Alex Wright’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The South Florida Bulls won 13-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Loyola Ramblers on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Mulberry Senior High School standout Cooper Wright’s college team won in NCAA Division III baseball game on Saturday, Feb. 15

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The LaGrange Panthers won 13-2 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Adrian Bulldogs on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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On Saturday, Feb. 15, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Kerissa Howell’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The game took place at Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex.

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Mariah Dawkins’ college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Saturday, Feb. 15

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The Barry Buccaneers won 8-4 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Nova Southeastern Sharks on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Reese Wells, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Saturday, Feb. 15 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The game took place at Debbie & Fred Pruitt Softball Complex.

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Reese Wells’ college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Saturday, Feb. 15

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The Jacksonville Dolphins won 7-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the UConn Huskies on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Saturday, Feb. 15: Lakeland Senior High School standout Cooper Emery’s college team loses to Newberry Wolves

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The Tusculum Pioneers lost 9-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Newberry Wolves on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Saturday, Feb. 15: Lakeland High School standout Ethan Brown’s college team loses to Quincy Hawks

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The Tampa Spartans lost 9-2 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Quincy Hawks on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Kyle Mueller, former Lakeland Christian School standout, played on Saturday, Feb. 15 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The game took place at Presbyterian Baseball Complex.

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Saturday, Feb. 15: McKeel Academy of Technology standout Blake Barquin’s college team loses to West Virginia Mountaineers

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The game took place at John Sessions Stadium.

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Desean Rogers’ college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Saturday, Feb. 15

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The game took place at Tiger Field.

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Saturday, Feb. 15: Lakeland High School standout David Butz’s college team wins to USC Beaufort Sand Sharks

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The Florida Southern Moccasins won 13-8 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the USC Beaufort Sand Sharks on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Roberto Odor’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Saturday, Feb. 15

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

The Saint Leo Lions lost 9-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the North Georgia Nighthawks on Saturday, Feb. 15.