Local Reporting
Reporting focused on community resilience, educational opportunity, and the people shaping local enterprise.
Polk Voters To Decide on Referendum To Add $65.6 Million in Annual School Funding
Polk County Public Schools said the additional revenue is necessary to address employee pay and staffing shortages while funding school safety and other programs.
Polk County Women Mean Business Builds a Community Around Women Entrepreneurs
The new organization pairs traditional business networking with mentorship, mental health resources, professional clothing and a monthly market.
Code Brew: Concord Coffee Brings Craft Drinks to New Hospital
Concord Coffee’s latest location brings locally roasted coffee and seasonal drinks to Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital.
Reviving the Roots: FSC’s Century-Old Citrus Legacy Meets Tomorrow’s Agribusiness
Two campus groves are being replanted as part of a larger revitalization effort for Polk’s citrus industry.