Free prom and homecoming attire is available to Polk County teens, who also sign a pledge to celebrate responsibly.
Category: Quality of Life
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Meet ALICE: Earning Above Poverty, Falling Short on Basics
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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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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County Launches Arts in Medicine Initiative
Polk County is redefining the arts… as public health infrastructure.
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How Do We Prepare for Hurricanes in Lakeland?
We get ready for storm season with flashlights and first aid kits, as Rebuilding Together shows.
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New Website Offers Behavioral Health Help
Polk County site connects residents with resources for issues from anxiety to substance abuse.
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Mental Health Access Expands with New Clinic
Lakelanders will have another option for care at LRH’s Missouri Avenue satellite facility.
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Healing: Lakeland’s Shift on Mental Health
Lakelanders and local mental health providers are stepping up, but obstacles remain.
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Healing: For Many Lakelanders, The Road to Mental Health Is a Slog
But there’s hope, with some local and nonprofit mental health providers.
