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Congressman Scott Franklin addresses St. Patrick's Day greetings and security concerns

By Polk Times | Mar 18, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin recently tweeted about celebrating St. Patrick's Day while also addressing security threats posed by gangs on U.S soil and recognizing National Agriculture Day within his district of Florida-18.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 21?

By Polk Times | Mar 18, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 21.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, March 20?

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, March 20.

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Lakeland Christian School standouts Brody Donay and Ty Evans’ college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Sunday, March 16

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The Florida Gators lost 7-4 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday, March 16.

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Lakeland Christian School standout Bryce Benton’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Sunday, March 16

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The Jackson State Tigers lost 9-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Prairie View A&M Panthers on Sunday, March 16.

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On Sunday, March 16, former George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Chandler Dorsey’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The LSU Tigers won 10-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Missouri Tigers on Sunday, March 16.

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Kyle Mueller, former Lakeland Christian School standout, played on Sunday, March 16 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The game took place at Winthrop Ballpark.

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Sunday, March 16: McKeel Academy of Technology standout KJ Scobey’s college team loses to Oklahoma Sooners

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The South Carolina Gamecocks lost 6-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Oklahoma Sooners on Sunday, March 16.

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George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Corban Little’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Sunday, March 16

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The game took place at USF Baseball Stadium.

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On Sunday, March 16, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Sawyer Hawks’ college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The game took place at Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park.

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Cooper Wright, former Mulberry Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, March 16 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The game took place at Cecil Zweifel Field.

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Sunday, March 16: Winter Haven Senior High School standout Meagan Ricks’ college team wins to Minnesota Golden Gophers

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The game took place at Devon Park.

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Frostproof Middle-Senior High School standout Shelby Garrett’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, March 16

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The West Georgia Wolves lost 7-6 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Queens Royals on Sunday, March 16.

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On Sunday, March 16, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout Kaprice Leonard’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The West Georgia Wolves lost 7-6 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Queens Royals on Sunday, March 16.

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Sam Bodell, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, March 16 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The game took place at Eagle Field.

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Reese Wells, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, March 16 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The Jacksonville Dolphins lost 9-3 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles on Sunday, March 16.

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Lakeland Christian School standout Jovanni Canegitta’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Sunday, March 16

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The Valdosta State Blazers won 7-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Delta State Statesmen on Sunday, March 16.

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Sunday, March 16: Auburndale High School standout Pierce Glading’s college team wins to Delta State Statesmen

By Polk Times | Mar 17, 2025

The Valdosta State Blazers won 7-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Delta State Statesmen on Sunday, March 16.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Mar. 8

By Polk Times | Mar 16, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Information industry employers submit 5 H-1B petitions across Polk Times publication area in 2024

By Polk Times | Mar 16, 2025

In 2024, five H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information 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.