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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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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 31?

By Polk Times | Mar 28, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 31.

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Reese Wells’ college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Thursday, March 27

By Polk Times | Mar 28, 2025

The game took place at Debbie & Fred Pruitt Softball Complex.

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Brody Donay and Ty Evans, former Lakeland Christian School standouts, played on Thursday, March 27 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 28, 2025

The Florida Gators lost 7-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Ole Miss Rebels on Thursday, March 27.

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George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Chandler Dorsey’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Thursday, March 27

By Polk Times | Mar 28, 2025

The LSU Tigers won 8-6 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Thursday, March 27.

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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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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, March 30?

By Polk Times | Mar 27, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, March 30.

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Lakeland Christian School standout Ryan Jenkins’ college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Wednesday, March 26

By Polk Times | Mar 27, 2025

The game took place at Jackson Field.

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On Wednesday, March 26, former Lakeland Christian School standout Kyle Mueller’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Presbyterian Blue Hose lost 9-1 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Clemson Tigers on Wednesday, March 26.

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On Wednesday, March 26, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout Owen Boyce’s college team lost in an NCAA Division III baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Hanover Panthers lost 6-4 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Otterbein Cardinals on Wednesday, March 26.

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Kerissa Howell, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout, played on Wednesday, March 26 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 27, 2025

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

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Trinity Hatcher’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, March 26

By Polk Times | Mar 27, 2025

The game took place at Lady Canes Softball Field.

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On Wednesday, March 26, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout Trinity Hatcher’s college team won in an NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 27, 2025

The West Alabama Tigers won 7-0 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Georgia Southwestern State Hurricanes on Wednesday, March 26.

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Kerissa Howell, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout, played on Wednesday, March 26 in NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Liberty Lady Flames won 9-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Longwood Lancers on Wednesday, March 26.

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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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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 29?

By Polk Times | Mar 26, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 29.

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Brody Donay and Ty Evans, former Lakeland Christian School standouts, played on Tuesday, March 25 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 26, 2025

The game took place at 121 Financial Ballpark.

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KJ Scobey, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout, played on Tuesday, March 25 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Mar 26, 2025

The game took place at Truist Field.