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Two candidates for open Polk County School Board seat tout deep connections to district
For the first time in 20 years, an election is guaranteed to produce a new member of the Polk County School Board in District 2. Lori Cunningham, who has served five terms, decided not to seek reelection. Two candidates are vying for the open seat: Travis Keyes and Marcus “M.J.” Wright Jr., both of Haines City. ...
Federal grant gives money to Tampa Bay housing authorities to help kids leaving foster care
TAMPA, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded millions to public housing agencies across the country to provide housing assistance to young adults who left or are transitioning out of foster care. Tampa, Bartow and Lake Wales are three out of four Florida cities that...
Music, stories and plays: It's a wildly varied week of things to do in Polk
LAKELAND — It’s a varied musical week ahead, as Polk County has a variety of music performances scheduled. Whether it’s piano, guitar, drums, bass or a vocalist on stage, the rhythm is gonna get ya for the next four days. Here's a sampling of where to catch some tunes. The Wedding Singer ...
Lakeland nonprofit seeing impact after Florida opts out of Sun Bucks program
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida is one of about a dozen states that opted out of a federal program, a decision that nonprofits say could increase food insecurity for low-income families during the summer, when children do not have easy access to school meals. The USDA estimates over 2 million...
Dundee considering one-year moratorium on new development due to water shortage
DUNDEE, Fla. - A town in Polk County is running out of water and it may put a big 'stop' to new housing development. Dundee Mayor Sam Pennant says when he first moved to the town nearly 20 years ago, the housing developments you see now were all citrus groves.
DeSantis appoints Jerry Haag, leader of Lakeland-based One More Child, to state board
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Jerry Haag, president and CEO of the Lakeland-based nonprofit One More Child, to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council. Haag was one of 11 appointed by DeSantis to the state board last week. ...
Quintet with varied backgrounds selected for Polk Arts & Culture Hall of Fame
An author and historian, a pair of music educators, a singer-songwriter and a museum director will soon join the Polk Arts & Culture Hall of Fame. The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance announced the five honorees on Tuesday: Canter Brown Jr., Frank Howes, Jessie Owens, Jim Stafford and Myrtice Young. They will be inducted during a ceremony Oct. 15 at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven. ...
BoCC Agenda Review August 2
Bartow, Fla. (July 30, 2024) — The Board of County Commissioners will have its Agenda Review and Work Session on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 9 a.m. in the Board Conference Room, Room 407 of the County Administration Building, 330 W. Church St., Bartow, FL 33830. The meeting will also be televised on PGTV and the county’s website at www.polk-county.net.
Brandt challenges first-term incumbent Allen for Polk School Board in District 1
Four years ago, William Allen ousted a first-term incumbent from the Polk County School Board. Now, Bernnie Brandt aims to do the same to Allen. Brandt is challenging Allen in District 1, which covers 22 schools in the Lakeland area. Voting takes place countywide, though the candidates are required to live in the district. ...
Learn To Ski Clinic For Adaptive Veterans And Service Members to be Held In Lakeland, Fla., On Saturday, Aug. 3
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is pleased to announce an adaptive Learn to Ski Clinic for veterans and service members with disabilities hosted by the Central Florida Water Ski Show Team, a USA-WSWS member club. The Central Florida Water Ski Show Team will host the clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 in Lakeland, Fla. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports’ 2024 Veterans Adaptive Learn To Ski Program has included clinics in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.
VA Outpatient Clinic Completed In Lakeland, Florida
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) completed a new outpatient clinic in Lakeland, Fla. The 132,000-square-foot project houses 90 primary care exam rooms, 24 mental health treatment rooms, 24 specialty clinics, four audiology booths, and a radiology department with X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and bone density technology. A dedicated...
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