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Retirement: Making Your Money Last - Tuesday, 11/10/26, 5:30-7pm, John Miller - Edward Jones

Join us for our presentation, Retirement: Making Your Money Last. During this free event, we'll discuss strategies designed to help you work toward fulfilling your retirement expectations, focusing on providing not only for your income needs today but also well into the future. We'll also explore how to address such key concerns as inflation, health care expenses and market volatility, as well as ways to prepare in advance for things that may not go as expected.This event is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday,

Orlando Health Lakeland Hospital Gifts $1 Million to Polk State College

LAKELAND (September 22, 2026) –– Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital today announced that it is gifting $1 million to Polk State College over five years. In recognition of the commitment, the Radiography Suite at the soon-to-open Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus will be named the Orlando Health Radiography Suite.“For years to come, people will look back on this moment and recognize the lasting impact Orlando Health is making on healthcare education in Polk County,” said Carlos

Polk State Announces Open House Dates for Fall 2026 Semester

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Fall 2026 Semester.Local 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

Dr. Kevin O’Farrell joins Polk State College as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic

Monday, September 14, 2026 – Dr. Kevin O’Farrell joins Polk State College today as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives, bringing more than 20 years of experience in state and higher education leadership.   Dr. O’Farrell most recently served as Senior Chancellor for Higher Education and Workforce Development within the Florida Department of Education. He previously served as Chancellor of the Division of Career and Adult Education and spent eight years at Pasco-Hernando State

Fall Job Fair - Oct. 29, 2026, CareerSource Polk

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Lake Ashton Veterans Association Auxiliary Annual Craft Fair To Benefit Military Veterans

Lake Wales, Florida — 24 October 2026 — The Lake Ashton Veterans Association Auxiliary (LAVA Auxiliary) is again hosting their annual Craft Fair event, to be held at the Lake Ashton Clubhouse, 4140 Ashton Club Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33859 on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The Craft Fair will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; admission is free, and the event is open to the public. More than 40 local vendors are participating, including custom wood crafts, wreaths, gnomes, painted glassware, table runners, seasonal