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.
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Florida Poly, Sittadel Join Forces to Grow Polk’s Cybersecurity Workforce
The collaboration creates a training ground where students can safely learn to defend against digital threats.
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New Lakeland High–FSC Partnership Sparks Early Pathway for Future Educators
Polk County’s new Educator Academy gives Lakeland High students a head start in teaching.
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The Benefits Cliff: Why a Raise Is Hurting One Full-Time Working Mom in Polk County
A Polk County Schools employee faces the “benefits cliff” after a modest raise, with food and transportation costs squeezing every paycheck.
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Opening Doors: CareerSource Polk Connects Residents with Jobs, Training and Support
CareerSource Polk Open House highlights job training, resume help and tuition support for Polk County residents.