Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dr. Kevin O'Farrell joins Polk State College as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives (polk.edu) — Polk State College has hired Dr. Kevin O'Farrell to lead workforce and strategic initiatives, including programs at the Haines City-Davenport campus that serve local students and employers. His role includes expanding workforce degrees, apprenticeships, and online learning as the college realigns leadership to better support student success across rapidly growing Polk County.
Bartow - The Card Society Kathryn L. Smith Memorial Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow 10:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I need to change my water heater . I have the new one at my house . Does someone know a handyman that could do the job ? Thanks in advance (Nextdoor Haines Ridge)
GIA Legacy Planning posted a job opening for Licensed Insurance Agent - Remote in Haines City. Apply here.
CRH plc posted a job opening for Production Associate (Night Shift) in Haines City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Haines City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Davenport
Brookfield woman dies, two injured in Highway 36 crash near Macon (kttn.com)
Poinciana
4 hospitalized in three-vehicle crash with Polk County ambulance (wfla.com)
Salvation Army sees growing demand for mobile food pantry in Osceola County (mynews13.com)
Winter Haven
For Winter Haven builder of SouthState HQ, it's family before business (theledger.com)
Squarepoint Ops LLC Takes $2.84 Million Position in SouthState Bank Corporation $SSB (marketbeat.com)
Former Florida Dept of Ed leader joins Polk State College (wftv.com)
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