On July 16, Voters got their first opportunity to hear from all seven candidates seeking seats in District 3, District 5, and District 6 on the Polk County School Board.
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Posted inSports
Florida Poly’s Fledgling Athletics Program Secures Use of Auburndale Sports Facilities
The Phoenix will use the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, Auburndale Softball Complex, and Auburndale Community Center for three years, beginning with the inaugural men’s soccer match next month.
Posted inPolitics
DeSantis Vetoes Three of Lakeland’s Four Budget Requests
The city’s projects took a hit — but higher education, the Sixth District Court of Appeal, and local nonprofits secured millions.
Posted inArts & Culture
Polk Students Celebrate 50 Years of Poetry
The 50th Annual Polk County Schools Poetry Contest Awards ceremony took place May 11 where students and teachers were presented with the 2026 Poetry Anthology.
Posted inPeople
LCS Mock Trial Team Secures National Championship
Lakeland Christian School’s Mock Trial team won first place at the National High School Mock Trial Championship held May 7-9, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Posted inEducation
Search Committee Recommends Kamoutsas for Polk State President
The Polk State College Presidential Search Committee has recommended a single finalist in its search for the college’s sixth president — Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, Florida’s current commissioner of education.
Posted inEnvironment
Florida Poly Students Tackle Algae in Lakeland Wetlands
Florida Poly students are on the front lines at Se7en Wetlands, testing a new way to cut algae off at the source.
Posted inEducation
Polk Schools Commits to Improving Student Access to Mental Health Care
At PEACE’s 26th Annual Nehemiah Action, Superintendent Fred Heid agreed to create a plan to improve student and guardian access to mental health support.
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Polk Schools Warns Students: ‘Senior Assassin’ Game Can Lead To Arrests
Water gun incident at Davenport High triggers lockdown, superintendent email, and criminal charges.
Posted inEvents
Big Crowds, Bigger Payoff: Sun ’n Fun’s Impact Goes Far Beyond the Runway
Lakeland’s signature airshow boosts local businesses while funding year-round education and career programs for Polk County students.
