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Mariah Dawkins, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Thursday, May 8 in NCAA Division II softball game

By Polk Times | May 9, 2025

The game took place at Naimoli Family Softball Field.

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Lakeland Senior High School standout Tori Copeland’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Thursday, May 8

By Polk Times | May 9, 2025

The Nova Southeastern Sharks won 2-1 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Barry Buccaneers on Thursday, May 8.

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Former Lakeland Senior High School standout Tori Copeland played on Thursday, May 8 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

By Polk Times | May 9, 2025

The Nova Southeastern Sharks won 2-1.

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Mariah Dawkins, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 8 in the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

By Polk Times | May 9, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number five seed.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

By Polk Times | May 9, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Polk County in week ending May 3?

By Polk Times | May 8, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman Scott Franklin discusses national security concerns and disaster relief efforts

By Polk Times | May 8, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin addresses key issues through social media posts on May 8, 2025.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11?

By Polk Times | May 8, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Polk County in week ending May 3

By Polk Times | May 7, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 3

By Polk Times | May 7, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Corban Little, former George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout, played on Tuesday, May 6 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | May 7, 2025

The South Florida Bulls lost 5-0 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Florida Gators on Tuesday, May 6.

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Lakeland Christian School standouts Brody Donay and Ty Evans’ college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Tuesday, May 6

By Polk Times | May 7, 2025

The game took place at Condron Family Ballpark.

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Tori Copeland, former Lakeland Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

By Polk Times | May 7, 2025

They open the tournament against Barry Buccaneers.

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Mariah Dawkins, former Winter Haven Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

By Polk Times | May 7, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number five seed.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10?

By Polk Times | May 7, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10.

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Scott Franklin highlights legislative actions and honors nurses' contributions

By Polk Times | May 6, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin discusses his reintroduction of legislation aimed at enhancing accountability within Veterans Affairs while honoring nurses on National Nurses Day.

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Franklin reintroduces bill targeting accountability at Veterans Affairs

By Polk Times | May 6, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin has reintroduced the Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act, aiming to address a loophole that permits Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees under investigation to resign or retire without any permanent...

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Scott Franklin addresses Medicaid and education in recent tweets

By Polk Times | May 6, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin shares views on Medicaid reform and honors teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day in early May tweets.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9?

By Polk Times | May 6, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9.

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Polk County: Medicare dependency reached 7.7% in 2022

By Polk Times | May 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.7% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $3,324 per capita to residents.