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2 Polk County groups listed on SPLC's 'hate map.' Leaders call it 'absurd' and 'dangerous'
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 6 days agoCounty School Board to criticize mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic and to advocate for...
As qualifying ends, a few Polk officials won't face challenges. Here's an election rundown
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThat seat is open because Lori Cunningham decided not to seek re-election after five terms. Incumbent Sara Beth Wyatt qualified in District 3, as did her challenger, Rebekah ...
Polk County migrant charter school expansion is part of DeSantis' vetoes
WUSF 89.7· 2 days agoA Polk County charter school is one of many projects that did not make it onto the $116.5 billion state budget, which came out slightly ...
Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked
ABC Action News Tampa Bay· 6 days agoIn Walton County, the sheriff's office, fire department and the state's wildlife agency were working...
DeSantis vows to increase funding for teacher pay, but educator unions say it's not enough
WLRN Miami· 5 days agoGov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that he supports increasing the state's allocation for teacher...
Polk school employees endure another paycheck glitch, as district promises solution
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe problem affected approximately 4,100 of the district’s roughly 14,000 employees, including teachers and other workers. Employees who are paid monthly were not affected ...
Meet The Ledger's 2024 Boys' Volleyball All-County Team
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 4 days agoStill, the Panthers culminated the season with a 15-7 record and had a 71st ranking in the state of ...
Meet the athlete of the year and all-Polk County team for girls track and field
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 2 days agoRidge Community: Katrina Smith. Winter Haven: Ashari Conoly, Aliya Canty, Talea Gifford, Jordyn...
Florida Politics had 11 questions before candidate qualifying week. Here are the answers.
Florida Politics· 1 day agoFlorida Politics posed 11 questions that political observers in the state wanted answered this week....
Florida teacher pay concerns linger despite $200 million investment in new state budget
ABC Action News Tampa Bay· 5 days agoWith the stroke of a pen Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis approved a $200 million increase in budget spending to help increase teacher pay. The increase will go into effect for the 2024-2025 fiscal ...