📢Community Invited to Free Hurricane Expo on May 30📢

As hurricane season approaches, residents are encouraged to prepare before a storm is on the horizon by attending the free Hurricane Expo on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.Hosted in partnership by Home Instead, Age Friendly Lakeland, City of Lakeland, RP Funding Center, and United Way of Central Florida, the family-friendly event will provide valuable information, resources, and hands-on guidance to help individuals and families get storm-ready.The Hurricane Expo will feature nationally recognized weather experts, local emergency preparedness leaders, interactive exhibits, local vendors, and preparedness resources.Event Schedule10 to 11 a.m. - Dr. Jonathan Zawislak, NOAA Hurricane Hunters11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Denis Phillips, ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Dr. Tracy Fanara, Environmental Engineer12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Community Preparedness Panel featuring local experts, moderated by Trinity Laurino, Executive Director of LkldNow1:30 to 2 p.m. - Kyle Hanson, Baynews 9 MeteorologistAttendees will have the opportunity to connect with local organizations and vendors offering free advice, resources and preparedness information. Giveaways and raffles will also be available throughout the event, including hurricane preparedness kits, while supplies last, as well as a generator and portable power station."This expo is designed to help our community feel informed, prepared and confident before hurricane season begins," said Adam Lebovitz, United Way's Community Resilience Manager. "Preparedness can make a significant difference during and after a storm, and we want families to have access to trusted information and resources in one place."This event is free and open to the public.Event DetailsHurricane ExpoSaturday, May 30, 202610 a.m. - 2 p.m.RP Funding Center701 W Lime St., Lakeland, FL 33815 ... See MoreSee Less

The 2025 State of the County is TODAY! 🤩

Seats are still available if you'd like to join us in person, or you can join us via live stream through PGTV: youtube.com/live/GyEzHgvP0kQ?feature=shareWe hope to see you soon as we discover the latest insights and trends impacting our community! ... See MoreSee Less

We’re officially at capacity for the 3rd Annual Conversations in Behavioral Health Summit.

The response to this year’s event has been incredible, and we’re grateful to see so many people committed to building a more mindful community. We have now opened a waitlist for those still hoping to attend. Get on the waitlist 🔗 lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/WM1Risp/CBH2026waitlistIf you’re already registered, please make plans to join us. And if your plans have changed, we kindly ask that you let us know as soon as possible (send us a quick email at info@polkvision.com) so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Every seat matters, and your quick response helps us make this opportunity available to as many people as possible. ... See MoreSee Less

📣 The 2026 State of the County is THIS THURSDAY!

Join us to discover the latest insights and trends impacting our community through presentations from the Polk County Board of County Commissioners, Polk County Public Schools, and Florida Department of Health in Polk County. We hope to see you there! Click here to register for this FREE event: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tye49kp ... See MoreSee Less

Are you walking alongside someone in your home, classroom, workplace, or community who is struggling? Are you trying to help, trying to understand, trying to respond the right way, or simply trying not to feel alone in it all?

The Conversations in Behavioral Health Summit on May 7 is for parents, grandparents, family members, educators, HR professionals, behavioral health providers, managers, law enforcement, and anyone who wants to better support those who need it most.If you're committed to reducing the stigma around mental health, you belong at this event with us. Register for free here 👉 whenyouknow.org/conversations-in-behavioral-health-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less