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Scott Franklin discusses daylight saving and legislative matters on social media

By Polk Times | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin engages with constituents through tweets about daylight saving time changes and legislative updates from March 9-11, 2025

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Scott Franklin supports funding bill to prevent government shutdown

By Polk Times | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida's 18th District has expressed his support for H.R. 1968, a stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown.

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

By Polk Times | Mar 11, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 14.

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Lakeland High School standout Ethan Brown’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Monday, March 10

By Polk Times | Mar 11, 2025

The Tampa Spartans won 16-4 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars on Monday, March 10.

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Polk County ranks 47th highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $11,778 in 2022

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Polk County received an average of $11,778 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st lowest in Florida.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, March 13?

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, March 13.

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Sunday, March 9: George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Corban Little’s college team loses to Villanova Wildcats

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The South Florida Bulls lost 8-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Villanova Wildcats on Sunday, March 9.

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McKeel Academy of Technology standout KJ Scobey’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Sunday, March 9

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The South Carolina Gamecocks won 1-0 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Morehead State Eagles on Sunday, March 9.

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On Sunday, March 9, former Lakeland Christian School standout Kyle Mueller’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The Presbyterian Blue Hose won 11-8 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday, March 9.

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Ryan Kinney, former Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, March 9 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The Lane Dragons won 11-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Sunday, March 9.

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Anderson Jorge, former Discovery High School standout, played on Sunday, March 9 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The Lane Dragons won 11-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Sunday, March 9.

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Sunday, March 9: Lakeland Christian School standout Nathan Shane’s college team wins to Bentley Falcons

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The Lynn Fighting Knights won 14-4 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Bentley Falcons on Sunday, March 9.

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On Sunday, March 9, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Kerissa Howell’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

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

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Meagan Ricks, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, March 9 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The game took place at Nittany Lion Softball Park.

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Sunday, March 9: Lake Wales Senior High School standout Sydnie Whitaker’s college team wins to UAB Blazers

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The game took place at USF Softball Stadium.

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Sunday, March 9: Lake Region High School standout Alex Wright’s college team wins to UAB Blazers

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The game took place at USF Softball Stadium.

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Owen Boyce, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, March 9 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The game took place at Don and Sue Schaly Field at Pioneer Park.

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Mariah Dawkins, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, March 9 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The game took place at Buccaneer Softball Field.

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On Sunday, March 9, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Charli Warren’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The game took place at Nittany Lion Softball Park.

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Bartow Senior High School standout Mattye Geddings’ college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, March 9

By Polk Times | Mar 10, 2025

The game took place at Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium.