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Contractor accused of defrauding South Tampa church in school building project
Stephen K. Halford forged invoices to defraud Holy Trinity Lutheran Church & School out of at least $674,000, authorities say ...
Florida students face new driver education requirement starting July 1
The latest law: Florida teens getting ready to hit the roads soon will face a new requirement. Starting July 1, they’ll have ...
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In lawsuit, former Polk schools employee says district is letting developers off the hook
“The Polk County School Board has ignored Florida’s long-established concurrency planning laws, found in its interlocal agreements on concurrency planning in violation of Florida statute 163. ...
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When is the last day of school in Polk County? Here's what you need to know
The majority of students in Florida will celebrate the last day of school during the week following Memorial Day.
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Polk Virtual School to shutter at conclusion of school year
LAKELAND, Fla. — After Polk County School Board members decided to eliminate Polk Virtual School, some Polk County families say they’re left scrambling for options for next school year.
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Polk County School Board favors experience in 6-0 vote for general counsel
The Polk County School Board voted 6-0 ... Her resume lists two stints as a senior attorney for the Florida Department of Children and Families. The School Board held special meetings on ...
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See how IDEA Lakeland, Polk County's newest charter school, aims to raise expectations
At IDEA Lakeland, Polk ... a Florida native with a master’s degree in educational leadership, started as a teacher and has served as founding principal at a charter school in Hillsborough County ...