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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

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

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FDA conducted inspections of 2 companies in cities located in Polk County in February

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

There were two companies in cities associated with Polk County that received two FDA inspections in February, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Polk County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.4% of income in 2022

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $1,487 per capita to residents.

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KJ Scobey, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout, played on Friday, Feb. 28 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The game took place at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

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Sarah Sherman, former Emmaus School standout, played on Friday, Feb. 28 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The game took place at Bill Gatton Softball Field.

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Lake Wales Senior High School standout Sydnie Whitaker’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Friday, Feb. 28

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The game took place at Red & Charline McCombs Field.

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Chandler Dorsey, former George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout, played on Friday, Feb. 28 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The game took place at Riders Field.

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Lake Region High School standout Alex Wright’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Friday, Feb. 28

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The South Florida Bulls lost 9-5 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Texas Longhorns on Friday, Feb. 28.

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Friday, Feb. 28: Auburndale High School standout Garrett Frost’s college team wins to Newberry Wolves

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The Limestone Saints won 9-0 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Newberry Wolves on Friday, Feb. 28.

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On Friday, Feb. 28, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Kerissa Howell’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The game took place at Kamphuis Field at Liberty Softball Stadium.

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On Friday, Feb. 28, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout Meagan Ricks’ college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The game took place at Moyer Sports Complex.

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Luke Deschenes, former Emmaus School standout, played on Friday, Feb. 28 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The Seton Hill Griffins lost 4-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Bloomsburg Huskies on Friday, Feb. 28.

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Friday, Feb. 28: Lakeland Christian School standout Trey Bentley’s college team wins to Canisius Golden Griffins

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The North Carolina State Wolfpack won 10-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Canisius Golden Griffins on Friday, Feb. 28.

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Friday, Feb. 28: Winter Haven Senior High School standout Trinity Hatcher’s college team wins to Christian Brothers Buccaneers

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The West Alabama Tigers won 8-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Christian Brothers Buccaneers on Friday, Feb. 28.

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Kayley Zazzali, former Lakeland Christian School standout, played on Friday, Feb. 28 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The Lynn Fighting Knights lost 6-1 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Eckerd Tritons on Friday, Feb. 28.

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On Friday, Feb. 28, former Lakeland Senior High School standout Tori Copeland’s college team won in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The game took place at Nancy Bottge Field.

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Keira Morris, former Lake Wales Senior High School standout, played on Friday, Feb. 28 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The Florida Southern Moccasins lost 10-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Barry Buccaneers on Friday, Feb. 28.

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On Friday, Feb. 28, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout Mariah Dawkins’ college team won in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The Barry Buccaneers won 10-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Florida Southern Moccasins on Friday, Feb. 28.

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Alex Wright, former Lake Region High School standout, played on Friday, Feb. 28 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The game took place at Red & Charline McCombs Field.

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Lake Wales Senior High School standout Sydnie Whitaker’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Friday, Feb. 28

By Polk Times | Mar 1, 2025

The South Florida Bulls lost 9-5 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Texas Longhorns on Friday, Feb. 28.