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News from February 2025

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Polk County in week ending Feb. 15?

By Polk Times | Feb 20, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Hispanic students made up 41.8% of Polk County schools enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By Polk Times | Feb 20, 2025

In Polk County schools, 41.8% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2023-24 school year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 15

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending Feb. 15?

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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White students made up 32.5% of Polk County schools enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

There were 37,430 white students enrolled in Polk County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Congressman Scott Franklin shares community events and historical reflections

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shared details about an upcoming Service Academy Day event and celebrated National FFA Week while also reflecting on the historic Battle of Iwo Jima through his social media posts on February 19, 2025

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22?

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

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

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More Black students enrolled in Polk County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Polk Times | Feb 18, 2025

In Polk County schools, 20.9% of students enrolled identified as Black in the 2023-24 school year.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 21?

By Polk Times | Feb 18, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 21.

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Scott Franklin honors veterans during National Salute Week

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin highlighted veteran appreciation events through tweets dated February 14-17, emphasizing initiatives like Valentine's cards for veterans and celebrating Presidents' Day.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 20?

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 20.

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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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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 19?

By Polk Times | Feb 16, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Feb 15, 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, Feb. 18?

By Polk Times | Feb 15, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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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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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.