How are employers and colleges recruiting the next generation of skilled tradespeople?
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Polk County Launches Bus Pass Program to Help Residents Get to Court
A new partnership in Polk County is tackling a hidden barrier to navigating the justice system.
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Operation Green Light Offers a Path to Help Restore Driver’s Licenses
The one-week event waives collection fees from April 13-17. Full payment is still required.
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Alta Schoolhouse Plans Second Lakeland Preschool Campus at Former Little Sprouts Site
The Tennessee Avenue expansion will add care for one-year-olds and increase childcare capacity in a city where preschool openings remain limited.
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GMF Steel Career Fair Draws Hundreds of Students to Explore Skilled Trades
Lakeland event connects high schoolers with construction career paths.
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Free Tax Program Helps Polk County Residents Save Hundreds on Filing
United Way of Central Florida expands its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, increasing daily appointments by 166%.
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Catapulting Big Ideas: Lakeland’s Business Incubator Generates $27M in Revenue
The downtown hub serves 280 startups with mentorship, maker space, and micro-grants to help founders move from early concept to scalable company.
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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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Small Farm, Big Impact: ‘My Tiny Greens’ Adapts to Polk’s Shifting Ag Landscape
A Lakeland microgreens business born from a homegrown pandemic project shows how small farms are evolving.
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Florida Poly Opens New Wendt Engineering Center to Boost Innovation
The 40,000-square-foot center expands Florida Poly’s engineering labs, adding room for future AI and cybersecurity learning.
