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Polk State College District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2026-2027
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (285+ words) The Polk State College District Board of Trustees elected its 2026-2027 leadership during its Monday meeting (August 24), where Ann Barnhart completed her service as Chair. Greg Littleton, who served as Vice Chair, was elected as the new Chair, and Steve Lester…...
Delicious options about this week across Polk
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (522+ words) Well fellow Polk Countians, it’s Burger Week. Hosted by Visit Central Florida and officially scheduled as July 17th to July 26th, restaurants throughout Polk County are participating in the fun and delicious week. Each of the participating restaurants are offering either a…...
John Webb appointed to Polk State District Board of Trustees
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (223+ words) Governor Ron DeSantis appointed John Webb, owner and broker of Webb’s Realty, to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees earlier this month. A Polk County resident for more than 55 years, Webb is a long-time community fixture who has…...
Polk State celebrates Legislative Session with funding for Haines City-Davenport Campus
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (203+ words) Polk State College is celebrating a successful end to the 2026 Legislative Session. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the budget on Monday, which includes the remaining funds for construction of the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus. In addition to the approximately $7.6 million…...
Polk State College names Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as its sixth president
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (629+ words) Announces legacy scholarship in name of Deputy David Goddard The Polk State College District Board of Trustees named Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the institution’s sixth president on Wednesday with a 5-0 vote. Kamoutsas, currently Florida’s Commissioner of Education, will join Polk…...
Kamoutsas named president of Polk State
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (389+ words) Anastasios Kamoutsas, Florida’s education commissioner, has been selected the next president of Polk State College. TALLAHASSEE — Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas was unanimously selected the next president of Polk State College on Wednesday. Kamoutsas, the only recommended finalist who just over…...
Motorcyclist killed in Lakeland Wednesday evening
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (193+ words) The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a motorcycle crash which occurred Wednesday night, June 3, 2026, that resulted in the death of a 24-year old Lakeland man. Deputies were dispatched along with Polk County Fire Rescue at about 7:38 pm, to the…...
Lake County OKs $5 million contract for transitional housing
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (489+ words) Artist renderings of transitional housing to be built by Maryland-based Nichols Contracting Inc. on county-owned land formerly occupied by an animal shelter in Tavares. Courtesy Lake County Commission agenda packet April 28. A residential village for unhoused Lake County residents waiting…...
Polk State mourns loss of longtime trustee
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (311+ words) Dan Dorrell, a longtime Polk State District Board of Trustees member and Distinguished Alumnus of the college’s first graduating class, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 79. He is remembered as a tireless community leader and dedicated advocate for…...
Arrest made in Lakeland fatal shooting
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (287+ words) Mid Florida Newspapers An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning, March 5, 2026 Kevin Lamont Reed Jr., has been charged with Second Degree Murder and Tampering with Physical Evidence Reed was taken into…...