A local father shares what it’s like to live paycheck-to-paycheck, despite decades of work experience — and why he believes more people are ALICE than we realize.
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Polk’s New Discovery Center Will Teach Kids Money, Jobs and Life Skills
JA BizTown and Finance Park will bring hands-on financial literacy and career prep to Lakeland.
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ReadingPals Aims to Spark a Lifelong Love of Literacy
ReadingPals program pairs local volunteers with young students to build vocabulary, confidence, and trust — all in just an hour a week.
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Stay Active, Stay Cool: Safe Fitness Tips for Polk County Seniors
Practical fitness tips, hydration hacks, and cool alternatives to help seniors stay active in Florida’s heat.
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YMCA Expands After-School Programs to Support Working Families in Polk County
New and returning YMCA sites offer affordable care, academic enrichment, and flexible scheduling for parents.
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Florida Poly and OCOM Launch Fast-Track Medical Degree to Address Doctor Shortage in Polk County
New 6-year program lets students earn a B.S. and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, aiming to boost local healthcare access in underserved areas.
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New Community Data Dashboard Launched for Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties
GiveWell and United Way unveil ucindicators.org, an interactive tool tracking key local metrics in housing, education, health and more.
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Polk Launches Air Traffic Simulator to Bridge Controller Shortage
Polk County Schools is offering a high-tech program providing students with high-paying career opportunities in air traffic control and beyond.
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Polk County Boys & Girls Clubs Face Funding Crisis
With federal grants delayed, youth programs and hands-on learning experiences hang in the balance for 600-plus kids.
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‘Legacy Homes’ Could Be Coming to Lakeland’s North Side
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity is moving closer to a housing fix for some north-side seniors.