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Math FAST Expectations: 44.7% of students in Polk County School District meet or exceed in 2023-24 school year?

By Polk Times | Jun 6, 2025

FAST results are in, and 44.7% of Polk County School District students were proficient in math in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Scott Franklin highlights policy engagement; receives IFDA award

By Polk Times | Jun 6, 2025

In recent social media posts dated June 5-6 by Congressman Scott Franklin from Florida's 18th district touched upon discussions with local leaders regarding housing policies; commemorating WWII veterans; while celebrating recognition alongside...

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, June 9?

By Polk Times | Jun 6, 2025

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, June 9.

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Ethan Brown, former Lakeland High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, June 5 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | Jun 6, 2025

The Tampa Spartans won 6-5.

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Polk County School District: How many students passed on their ELA FAST test in 2023-24 school year?

By Polk Times | Jun 5, 2025

FAST results are in, and 44.4% of Polk County School District students were proficient in ELA in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending May 31?

By Polk Times | Jun 5, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Former Lakeland High School standout Ethan Brown played on Wednesday, June 4 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | Jun 5, 2025

The game took place in USA Baseball National Training Complex.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, June 8?

By Polk Times | Jun 5, 2025

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, June 8.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Polk County in week ending May 31?

By Polk Times | Jun 4, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Polk County in week ending May 31

By Polk Times | Jun 4, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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FOIA Request Sent to Polk State College Regarding Chinese National Students on June 4, 2025

By Polk Times | Jun 4, 2025

FOIA Request to Polk State College Regarding Chinese National Students on June 4, 2025.

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Scott Franklin highlights FDA innovation and promotes public health legislation

By Polk Times | Jun 4, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin recently shared updates on technological advancements by the FDA and his legislative efforts to expand AED access during CPR & AED Awareness Week.

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Former Lakeland High School standout Ethan Brown played on Tuesday, June 3 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | Jun 4, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number one seed.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, June 7?

By Polk Times | Jun 4, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, June 7.

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Scott Franklin discusses security concerns and praises local agriculture

By Polk Times | Jun 3, 2025

In recent tweets dated June 2-3, Congressman Scott Franklin addresses key issues including national security concerns related to foreign students' ties with hostile regimes and condemns antisemitic acts following an attack in Boulder, Colorado.

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George W. Jenkins Senior High School standout Chandler Dorsey’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Monday, June 2

By Polk Times | Jun 3, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number six seed.

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Ethan Brown, former Lakeland High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Monday, June 2 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | Jun 3, 2025

The Tampa Spartans lost 3-5.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, June 6?

By Polk Times | Jun 3, 2025

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action on Friday, June 6.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Construction industry across Polk Times publication area in 2024

By Polk Times | Jun 2, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located across Polk Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Ty Evans, former Lakeland Christian School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, June 1 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Polk Times | Jun 2, 2025

The Florida Gators won 4-11.