News for Human Interest
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 — Polk State College will celebrate its 133rd commencement on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. and include remarks by Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, President of Polk State College, and Larry G. Williams, Jr., Chief Executive Officer and President of Peace River Center, who will be honored as the ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Chamber, Education, Press Release
Monday, November 10, 2025
The accreditation means patients can trust that the team at AdventHealth Lake Wales is ready to provide fast, accurate, and compassionate care when it matters most
(photo courtesy: AdventHealth)
AdventHealth Lake Wales Recognized for excellence with ACC Chest Pain
Center Accreditation
LAKE WALES, Fla. (Monday, November 10, 2025) ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, November 03, 2025
In response to the growing uncertainty caused by the government shutdown, United Way of Central Florida and the GiveWell Community Foundation have reactivated the United Community Relief Fund to provide urgent assistance to residents in Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties.
As government-funded programs face disruption, families across our region are struggling with rising inflation and ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Dear Community Partner,We’re excited to announce that the YMCA Early Learning Center at McLaughlin Middle High School is opening child care services in Lake Wales on August 11, and enrollment is NOW OPEN!This isn’t just a new child care center—it’s a place where children learn and grow, families feel supported, and our community thrives.We invite you to help us spread the word or explore ways we ...read more
Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Chamber, Education, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
We’re excited to offer a 15% tuition discount on all of our online degree programs to your Lake Wales employees!
We know that the Lake Wales community pursues excellence and are committed to serving the people around them—values that align closely with Warner’s mission. This partnership would allow your team members to pursue affordable, flexible higher education while continuing to thrive in ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
