
Basketball Youth Camps

Polk State Basketball held its annual Youth Camps June 15-19 and June 22-26 in Winter Haven.

Polk State Receives Final $3 Million Needed for Center for Public Safety Construction

Florida’s 2016 budget includes the remaining $3.08 million Polk State College needs to finish its Center for Public Safety — and local delegates and public officials couldn’t be happier. “I am pleased and relieved that…

Talon Robotics Showcase

Polk State’s Talon Robotics program held a showcase June 23 on the Lakeland campus. The summer enrichment program provides interdisciplinary, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning experiences for middle and high school students. Polk…

Retired Polk State Professor Fulfills “Jeopardy!” Dream

A retired Polk State College professor has fulfilled her lifelong dream of competing on the game show “Jeopardy!” Kathy Riley will appear on “Jeopardy!” on July 9. Locally, the show airs on weekday nights at…

Polk State College Announces Sunrise Aviation as New Flight-Training Provider for Aerospace Program

Polk State College has a new flight-training provider for its thriving Aerospace Program. The College is finalizing its contract with Sunrise Aviation of Ormond Beach, and expects to complete that process by July 1. Sunrise…

Polk State EMS Alumnus Named Rookie of the Year by Manatee County EMS

A Polk State College alumnus has been named Manatee County Emergency Medical Services’ Rookie of the Year. Jesse Stine completed his paramedic certification at Polk State College in late 2013. Last month, he received the…

Draft Dreams Come True for Eagles

Polk State continues its tradition of having players selected in the annual Major League Baseball draft, as this year Jordan Guerrero, Maikor Mora, and Casey Schroeder were drafted by and signed with MLB teams. The…

Polk State’s Peter Preston: A Man of Many Identities

Peter Preston is a ____________. Here at Polk State College, most of us would immediately fill in the blank with “guidance counselor at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School.” Very few of us know…

Register Now for Fall Semester; Classes Start Aug. 24

Open registration for fall classes at Polk State College is now underway. Currently enrolled students may register through the College’s student portal, Passport. Students who are pursuing the Associate in Arts degree must declare a…

Baseball Youth Camp

Polk State Baseball held its annual Youth Camp June 8-11 in Winter Haven.