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News from May 2025

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Scott Franklin announces staff changes in Washington office

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin has announced several staffing changes within his Washington, D.C. office, effective May 16, 2025.

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Scott Franklin shares insights on law enforcement tribute and policy discussions

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin recently paid tribute to fallen law enforcement officers while also engaging with religious leaders on pro-life issues.

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Haines City High School standout Brady Doorey’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Thursday, May 15

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

The Florida Southern Moccasins won 5-4.

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Former Lakeland Christian School standout Ryan Jenkins played on Thursday, May 15 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number seven seed.

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Former George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Aidan Kelley played on Thursday, May 15 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

The Florida Southern Moccasins won 5-4.

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Former All Saints Academy standout Lucas Perez played on Thursday, May 15 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number two seed.

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On Thursday, May 15, former Lakeland Christian School standout Colby Brewington collegiate team wins in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

The game took place in Henley Field.

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Former Lakeland High School standout David Butz played on Thursday, May 15 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number two seed.

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Rohsean Riley’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Thursday, May 15

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

The Florida Southern Moccasins won 5-4.

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Lakeland Christian School standout Nathan Shane’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Thursday, May 15

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number five seed.

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On Thursday, May 15, former Lakeland High School standout Ethan Brown collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number one seed.

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Luke Deschenes, former Emmaus School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 15 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number five seed.

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Santa Fe Catholic High School standout Canyon Marcewicz’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Thursday, May 15

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

The Florida Southern Moccasins won 5-4.

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On Thursday, May 15, former Santa Fe Catholic High School standout Jacob Knisley collegiate team wins in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | May 16, 2025

The game took place in Henley Field.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Polk County in week ending May 10?

By Polk Times | May 15, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Former Lake Region High School standout Gabrielle Willis’ collegiate team to play for the NCAA Division I Softball Championship starting Friday, May 16

By Polk Times | May 15, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number 15 seed.

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Mari Stephens, former Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

By Polk Times | May 15, 2025

First game takes place on Friday, May 16.

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Sydnie Whitaker, former Lake Wales Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

By Polk Times | May 15, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number five seed.

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Alex Wright, former Lake Region High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

By Polk Times | May 15, 2025

They open the tournament against Auburn Tigers.

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Former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Kerissa Howell’s collegiate team to play for the NCAA Division I Softball Championship starting Friday, May 16

By Polk Times | May 15, 2025

They open the tournament against Marist Red Foxes.