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Increase in number of Asian students enrolled in Polk County's only school district in 2023-24 school year

By Polk Times | Mar 31, 2025

In Polk County's only school district, 1.6% of students enrolled identified as Asian in the 2023-24 school year.

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Increase in number of Hispanic students enrolled in Polk County's only school district in 2023-24 school year

By Polk Times | Mar 30, 2025

There were 48,725 Hispanic students enrolled in Polk County's only school district in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across Polk Times publication area in 2024

By Polk Times | Mar 30, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) 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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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Mar 29, 2025

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

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How many white students were enrolled in Polk County's only school district in 2023-24 school year?

By Polk Times | Mar 29, 2025

In Polk County's only school district, 32.4% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2023-24 school year.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Polk County's only school district in 2023-24 school year?

By Polk Times | Mar 28, 2025

There were 24,270 Black students enrolled in Polk County's only school district in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Scott Franklin questions CCP influence and aviation safety on social media

By Polk Times | Mar 28, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shares insights on legislative measures targeting foreign influence in U.S. education, community recognitions, and concerns over aviation safety protocols through recent social media postings on March 27 and March 28, 2025

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Franklin supports legislation to block foreign influence in U.S. universities

By Polk Times | Mar 27, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th District, announced his support for the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act.

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Congressman Franklin addresses blue economy technologies at subcommittee hearing

By Polk Times | Mar 26, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district and Chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee, addressed the committee in his first hearing as Environment Subcommittee Chairman.

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Scott Franklin acknowledges WWII history and legislative milestones on Capitol Hill

By Polk Times | Mar 26, 2025

On March 26, 2025, Congressman Scott Franklin reflected on pivotal moments in history and current legislative activities.

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Scott Franklin calls for action on CCP influence at US Capitol

By Polk Times | Mar 25, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 24-25, Congressman Scott Franklin discussed topics including national security measures against Chinese influence at the U.S. Capitol and advocated for an "America First Agenda" amidst financial concerns facing America...

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Franklin and Ernst push for transparency in taxpayer-funded union activities

By Polk Times | Mar 24, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida and Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa have reintroduced the Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Polk County in week ending Mar. 15

By Polk Times | Mar 23, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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7 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Manufacturing industry across Polk Times publication area in 2024

By Polk Times | Mar 23, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in the Polk Times publication area submitted seven H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Mar 22, 2025

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

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

By Polk Times | Mar 21, 2025

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

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

By Polk Times | Mar 21, 2025

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

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Scott Franklin discusses astronaut return and legislation on food safety

By Polk Times | Mar 21, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin addressed several issues through recent tweets.

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Dylan James, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 20 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Polk Times | Mar 21, 2025

The game took place in INTRUST Bank Arena.

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Isaac Celiscar, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 20 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Polk Times | Mar 21, 2025

Their team entered the tournament as a 13 seed.