We are pleased to announce the participants for Inside PCPS Class IV! 🤩 Please join us in congratulating this year's class!

Julie Adams - City of Winter Haven, FL Chanel Bellotto - Skate World Lakeland Mark Bennett - Polk County Government Florida Sarah Bonner - Parker Street Ministries Kim Brunson - Watson Clinic Shambria Campbell - University of South Florida Sarah Case - Next Level Planning & PermittingEric Crump - Aerospace Center for ExcellenceKelsey Elmhorst Wesche - Rodda ConstructionShreemoyee Ghosh - UF IFAS Extension Polk County John Helms - Bartow Airport AuthorityMichelle Helms - Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center Lekia Johnson - City of Fort MeadeTravis Keyes - Member, Polk County School BoardIleana Kniss - United Way of Central Florida Jessica Lawson - Peace River CenterDavid Little - Cross Wired Electrical ServicesCody McGhee - City of Auburndale, FL Government Tracy Porter - Polk Education Foundation Darcee' Roberts - Southeastern University Mitchell Rodgers - Somos Church Laura Rodriguez - Lakeland Vision, Inc. Ryan Rogers - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Captain Rian Shea - Polk County Sheriff's Office Troy C. Smith - Troy C. Smith, Speaker, Trainer & CoachLauren Springfield - Lakeland Regional Health Tina Sweeten - American Red Cross Ax Torres - Pristine Remodeling, LLCJohn Williams Jr. - City of Lakeland, FL - Government Dawn Willis - Orlando HealthMarc Zimmerman, Class IV Chair - Visit Central Florida Sports 🥳 Congratulations, Class IV! We can't wait to see what this year has in store! ... See MoreSee Less

Sept. 10 is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. If you are struggling with your #mentalhealth, resources are available in Polk County. Find therapists near you by visiting: polkcountybehavioralhealthresources.org.

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Reminder that our next town hall to discuss high school rezoning will be held TOMORROW from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Winter Haven High.

The meeting will cover rezoning proposals for Auburndale, Lake Region and Winter Haven high schools. Please see this post for complete details: www.polkschoolsfl.com/news/town_halls_scheduled_on_high_school_rezoning_plans Auburndale High School Lake Region High School Winter Haven High School ... See MoreSee Less

We are thrilled to officially announce the participants for Leadership Polk Class XIX🤩 Please help us congratulate this year's class!

Tina Baugh - Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Leann Bennett - Polk County Public Schools Lieutenant Andrew Brown - Lake Wales Police Department Shannon Carnevale - UF IFAS Extension Polk County Lesley Chambers - Florida Southern College Cindy Collins - City of Lakeland, FL - Government Jessica Correll - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Gigi Cortes - Conner & Associates LLCSteve Crisman - Citizens Bank & Trust Maria Cruz - Talbot House Ministries of LakelandCateria Davis-Bruno, DNP - Lakeland Regional Health Scott Eilers - City of Winter Haven, FL Leprecia Fontenot - Coca-Cola Beverages FloridaCasey Ford - Winter Haven HospitalLaQuitta Ghent - Duke Energy Tracy Grey - Heartland for Children Alison Grooms - AdventHealthMajor Ken Hall - Polk County Sheriff's OfficeKevin LeVine - Polk County Public Schools Johnna Martinez - GiveWell Community FoundationCaptain Justin Minser - City of Winter Haven, FL Peyten Palo - Visit Central Florida Gerald Richardson - City of Haines City - Government Adam Riley - Hatcher InsuranceJillian Spangler - Boswell & Dunlap LLP Andy Stewart - City of Auburndale, FL GovernmentJoshua Swartz - IT Dynamics LLCAngela Walden - Prime Meridian Bank Frank Wells - Bright Community Trust Chad Barron, Class XIX Chair - Bartow Ford Company 🥳 Congratulations, Class XIX! We're looking forward to spending the year learning and growing with you! ... See MoreSee Less

Polk County’s behavioral health team has launched a website where you can find local behavioral health resources. Search for providers in your area by visiting www.pcbhr.org.

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📣 Registration is now open for the 15th Annual Mayors Roundtable! Don't miss this engaging conversation with Polk County mayors as they discuss issues important to the future of our communities.

🔗 Click here to register: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t8f2hkj/lp/7af31977-65a6-4ae6-812b-73735f19e2e0 ... See MoreSee Less

When you decide that you want to seek behavioral health treatment for yourself or a loved one, it can be hard to know where to start. Polk County’s website for behavioral health resources offers guidance and a directory of providers in Polk County. Plus, you can find blog articles written by local behavioral health experts to help you get started on the path to recovery today. Learn more at www.pcbhr.org.

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