
Polk State Theatre Presents “Footloose: The Musical” Beginning April 16

Polk State Theatre will end its season of comedies with a fan favorite, presenting “Footloose: The Musical” beginning April 16. “It’s a musical. It’s funsy fun. If you come into the show with any blues,…

Polk State Students to Share Their Talents During Art in Transit Week

Art in Transit week kicks off April 13, and Polk State students will be out and about, sharing their talents with bus riders across the county. Art in Transit is a weeklong program to encourage…

Polk State Open House Events are April 9, 16

Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 9 in the Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) at Polk State Lakeland,…

Polk State Criminal Justice Teach-In Is April 24, Topics Include DNA Evidence, Dangers of the Job

Students will have the opportunity to learn about criminal justice from professionals working in the field during Polk State’s second-annual Criminal Justice Teach-In on April 24. “This is a unique opportunity for students who are…

Polk State Student Wins First Place in Strawberry Festival Photography Contest

A Polk State student who found his inspiration in a most unusual place has won first place in the 2015 Strawberry Festival Photography Contest. Jamie Lisbon, a Lakeland resident pursuing his Associate in Arts degree,…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate Students to Compete at National FBLA Conference

Four students from Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School will compete at the Future Business Leaders of America’s National Leadership Conference in June. Glen Abraham, Sean Chauhan and Wade Weston, all residents of Lakeland, placed…

Polk State Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival Begins April 8; Free Events to Feature Local, International Talent

Polk State College’s Second Annual Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival, a whirlwind event featuring local and international talent, kicks off April 8. “The caliber of entertainment we’re bringing to the area this year —…

From Polk State to Harvard? Recent Grad Proves It Is Possible

A recent Polk State grad will continue his college education at Harvard University. Josh Burgin, who graduated with his Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management degree in December, has been accepted to Harvard’s…
Prosecutors, Supreme Court Justice Visit Criminal Justice Classes
Students in Polk State College’s Criminal Justice program recently had the opportunity to learn about the field from a pair of prosecutors and a Florida Supreme Court Justice. In early March, students in Professor Chasity…

Gary Baker Memorial Art Exhibition: “This is What He Would Have Wanted”

The exhibit currently on display at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery will stir emotions and memories for many, but none will experience it in quite the same way as Sydney Bovino and…