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Author Archives: Kayla Borg
Kayla Borg is a Lakeland native and graduate of Western Carolina University, where she earned her degree in English and film production. She began her media career in Atlanta at CNN, quickly rising from production assistant editor to technical director/editor, leading live broadcasts alongside field reporters. Since then, she’s worked in education, instructional design and independent filmmaking.
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Lakeland Stayed Bronze for Bikeability. Here’s What Riders Say Needs to Change.
Lakeland is expanding trails, but reaching Silver will require safer routes for everyday riders.
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$2.9 Million in Federal Funds Expands Florida Poly’s Cybersecurity Lab
The multimillion dollar investment strengthens Polk’s cybersecurity and AI talent pipeline.
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Inside Insight Polk: Challenges and Solutions Shaping Lives in Polk County
Community-informed reporting that connects data, resources and lived experience.
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Polk County Schools Hit Record Graduation Rate as Campuses See Major Gains
Graduation rate climbs to 87.7% as multiple Polk County high schools post major gains.
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How Lakeland Regional Health Is Closing Maternity Care Gaps in Polk County
National recognition points to evidence-based care, newborn support and keeping high-quality maternity services close to home.
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Polk County School Choice Application Window Opens Jan. 12
Families can apply for magnet schools, career academies, IB and Cambridge programs for the 2026–27 school year.
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Lakeland-born WonderHere Wins National Education Prize for Rethinking How Kids Learn
A family-style microschool model designed around childhood earns a $250,000 Yass Prize and looks to expand its reach in Polk County.
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Meet ALICE: For One Polk County Mom, the Holidays Reveal the Gaps Families Fall Through
She works full time, goes to school and parents three kids. The holidays reveal how thin the margin really is.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County Opens Workforce Readiness Center in Mulberry
The new center aligns with Florida’s push for career and technical education and high-demand jobs.
