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Scott Franklin shares updates on community events via Twitter

By Polk Times | Jun 17, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shares recent updates on Father's Day greetings and recognition of local talent through social media posts dated mid-June.

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Former George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Chandler Dorsey played on Monday, June 16 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | Jun 17, 2025

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry in Polk Times publication area during 2024?

By Polk Times | Jun 17, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across Polk Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Chandler Dorsey, former George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, June 14 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | Jun 15, 2025

The LSU Tigers won 4-1.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Jun 14, 2025

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Franklin condemns political violence following Minnesota incident

By Polk Times | Jun 14, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin from Florida's 18th district has expressed his outrage following a violent incident in Minnesota involving the killing of lawmakers.

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Scott Franklin discusses Flag Day symbolism and condemns political violence

By Polk Times | Jun 14, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin addressed several issues via social media posts on June 14th.

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Scott Franklin comments on Iran-Israel conflict escalation

By Polk Times | Jun 13, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida has issued a statement regarding the rising tensions between Israel and Iran.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, June 16?

By Polk Times | Jun 13, 2025

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Monday, June 16.

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Scott Franklin comments on governance issues and legislative progress

By Polk Times | Jun 12, 2025

In recent tweets dated June 12, Congressman Scott Franklin addressed issues ranging from gubernatorial policies to federal spending legislation while emphasizing support for military veterans through new appropriations bills

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Scott Franklin supports H.R. 4 aimed at reducing federal spending

By Polk Times | Jun 12, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida's 18th district expressed his support for the recently passed H.R. 4, known as the Recissions Act.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, June 14?

By Polk Times | Jun 11, 2025

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, June 14.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded geometry FAST expectations in Polk County School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Polk Times | Jun 9, 2025

FAST results are in, and 40.2% of Polk County School District students were proficient in geometry in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 31

By Polk Times | Jun 9, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in Polk Times publication area during 2024?

By Polk Times | Jun 9, 2025

Of the 59 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Polk Times publication area 58 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Chandler Dorsey, former George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, June 8 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | Jun 9, 2025

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

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Jun 8, 2025

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Former Lakeland High School standout Ethan Brown played on Saturday, June 7 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | Jun 8, 2025

The Tampa Spartans lost 10-8.

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George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Chandler Dorsey’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Saturday, June 7

By Polk Times | Jun 8, 2025

The LSU Tigers lost 16-9.

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Did Polk County School District students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year algebra FAST tests?

By Polk Times | Jun 7, 2025

FAST results are in, and 41.8% of Polk County School District students were proficient in algebra in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.