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Asian enrollment rises in Polk County schools during 2023-24 school year

By Polk Times | Feb 21, 2025

There were 1,404 Asian students enrolled in Polk County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Feb. 15

By Polk Times | Feb 21, 2025

The only price of midgrade 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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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 24?

By Polk Times | Feb 21, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 24.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 24?

By Polk Times | Feb 21, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 24.

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Josh Quezada, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout, played on Thursday, Feb. 20 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 21, 2025

The San Diego State Aztecs won 5-4 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Seattle Redhawks on Thursday, Feb. 20.

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On Thursday, Feb. 20, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Andrew Sundean’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 21, 2025

The UCF Knights won 7-1 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Missouri Tigers on Thursday, Feb. 20.

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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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Wednesday, Feb. 19: McKeel Academy of Technology standout KJ Scobey’s college team wins to Queens Royals

By Polk Times | Feb 20, 2025

The South Carolina Gamecocks won 7-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Queens Royals on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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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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Brody Donay and Ty Evans, former Lakeland Christian School standouts, played on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

The Florida Gators won 10-4 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Jacksonville Dolphins on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Chandler Dorsey’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 18

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

The game took place at Skip Bertman Field @ Alex Box Stadium.

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Blake Barquin, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout, played on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

The game took place at John Sessions Stadium.

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Kyle Mueller, former Lakeland Christian School standout, played on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

The Presbyterian Blue Hose lost 16-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Elon Phoenix on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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Tuesday, Feb. 18: McKeel Academy of Technology standout KJ Scobey’s college team wins to Winthrop Eagles

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

The game took place at Winthrop Ballpark.

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On Tuesday, Feb. 18, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Sawyer Hawks’ college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 19, 2025

The Vanderbilt Commodores won 5-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Air Force Falcons on Tuesday, Feb. 18.