9/11 AIR FORCE ONE PILOT COL. MARK TILLMAN TO SPEAK IN POLK COUNTY
Colonel (Ret.) Mark W. Tillman served as the nation’s 12th Presidential Pilot during both terms George W. Bush was in office, from 2001—2009. His most renowned missions include commanding Air Force One during the September 11, 2001, attacks and covertly flying President Bush to Iraq on Thanksgiving Day in 2003 so the President could personally thank U.S. troops serving in a war zone. Tillman is a sought-after speaker who shares these high-pressure and significant moments in history across the
Learn How to Showcase Your Workplace Excellence at CareerSource Polk’s 2025 Best Places to Work Lunch & Learn
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (March 4, 2026) CareerSource Polk is inviting Polk County businesses to participate in the Best Places to Work Lunch & Learn, which will provide insight into the 2025 Best Places to Work application process. This informative session is designed to help local employers understand the value of applying for this prestigious award and how the recognition can positively impact their organizations. The Best Places to Work Lunch & Learn will be held on March 18, 2026, from 11:30 am – 1:00
Polk State to host three open house events during Spring 2026 Semester
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Spring 2026 Semester.Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and staff, learn about academic programs and student life, complete college applications, receive assistance with applying for financial aid, enter to win scholarships and more. During the events, attendees can also receive information on specific programs offered by the
Webber International University Celebrates First BSOTA Graduate to Pass National Board Exam
Babson Park, FL (February 5, 2026)– Webber International University proudly celebrates Samantha Wilson, a recent graduate from its Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (BSOTA) program. Samantha is the program’s first graduate to pass the National Board of Occupational Therapy Exam.Samantha stated, “I chose to major in Occupational Therapy Assistant after gaining early exposure to working with individuals with special needs during high school.”At the time she participated in events such as
Webber Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Babson Park, FL (February 2, 2026) – Webber International University is excited to announce the hire of Roderick Blackett as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Mr. Blackett brings 16 years of executive finance and operational leadership experience across the banking, transportation, logistics, and asset-intensive sectors. Most recently, he served in senior finance leadership roles overseeing large, multi-entity organizations with total revenues exceeding billions of dollars.Webber’s President, Dr. Nelson
