Thursday

17 September 2026

Polk County education

Polk School Tax Referendum Could Generate $80 Million Annually, Fund Employee Raises

LAKELAND, FL — Polk County voters will decide in November whether to approve a 1.0-mill property tax increase that supporters…

Thousands of Polk County Teachers Left Out of $6.7 Million Salary Increase

BARTOW, FL — The Polk County School Board unanimously approved a $6.75 million teacher salary increase agreement Tuesday evening that…

Polk State Board of Trustees Elects Leadership for 2026-2027

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees has elected new leadership for the 2026-2027 academic year,…

Polk State & Florida Poly Launch Eagle to Phoenix STEM Transfer Program

LAKELAND, FL — Polk State College and Florida Polytechnic University have signed a new articulation agreement creating the Eagle to…