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Kathryn LeRoy chosen as next school superintendent
Wed  May 22 2013 03:40PM
Kathryn LeRoy, currently the Director of High School Programs with Duval County Public Schools, in Jacksonville, will be the new superintendent for Polk County Public Schools. In two rounds of … read more.
School board wraps up final superintendent interview; new one to be picked today
Wed  May 22 2013 01:20PM
The second and final interview with Constance Jones, the finale of the three candidate interviews for Polk County Public Schools next superintendent, concluded Wednesday, May 22. Following the interview, which … read more.
Lewis outlines goals for school top spot
Mon  May 20 2013 11:24AM
David Lewis used his knowledge of the Polk County School District as much to his advantage during last Wednesday’s interview with the board for the superintendent’s position. He detailed where … read more.
Superintendent candidate Leroy meets the public
Mon  May 20 2013 11:24AM
Kathryn Leroy, a Duval County educator, bandied questions for more than an hour Thursday, May 9, in her final meet and greet with Polk County residents and school personnel. The … read more.
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Interim superintendent’s resignation a surprise
Sat  May 18 2013 08:03AM
In a surprise move that caught even Polk County School Board members off-guard, Interim Superintendent John Stewart will be leaving his temporary job a month ahead of schedule. Stewart resigned on Wednesday, effective the end of May “for personal reasons,” … read more.

Leroy believes she can ‘make a difference’ in Polk schools
Mon  May 20 2013 11:24AM
Saying she believes she “can make a difference” and that she’s “ready to be a superintendent,” Duval County school administrator Kathryn Leroy presented members of the Polk County School Board with a 100-day action plan during her final public interview … read more.

Gospel Fest June 11 will benefit Relay
Mon  May 20 2013 11:22AM
Mark your calendars for a good time for a great cause in Fort Meade, June 11. That’s when the local American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life Gospel Fest will be held at the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. Tickets … read more.

Jones goals: 100 percent grad rate, become A-plus district
Wed  May 22 2013 08:03AM
The final candidate for Polk County Superintendent of Schools stood front and center Monday at the Jim Miles Professional Center answering dozens of questions about her qualifications from an audience of about 100. Constance Jones, presently the Lee County School … read more.

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IRS official takes 5th before House panel
Thu  May 23 2013 01:19AM
WASHINGTON — At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer lawmakers’ further … read more.

Doctors ‘print’ body part for baby
Thu  May 23 2013 01:19AM
In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing nearly every day. It’s the latest advance from the … read more.

FBI kills man in Orlando
Thu  May 23 2013 01:19AM
ORLANDO — A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities early Wednesday after he turned violent while being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, officials said. Ibragim Todashev, a 27-year-old mixed martial arts … read more.

Citizens sheds 60,000 policies in special deal
Thu  May 23 2013 01:19AM
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s largest property insurer is shedding 60,000 policies — many of them in South Florida — under a deal that is being questioned. The board of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. voted 3-2 on Wednesday to transfer policies to … read more.

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