After spending a year in shopper marketing Florida Department of Citrus commissioners heard an update on what the agency has accomplished. Though the marketing department expected some results after this period of time, there were not many to report. But, … read more.

The Florida Department of Citrus, focusing on where it plans to go and what it should be concentrating on, came up with a new mission statement as it starts its new year. At its first public meeting of the fiscal … read more.

Will a proposed distribution center that has not yet even broken ground prove a source of jobs for residents of Hardee, DeSoto and Highlands counties? Roger Hood, president and CEO of Heartland Workforce, hopes so, even though the facility — … read more.

United Way of Central Florida hosted its Annual Meeting on May 30 at the Polk Theatre. The organization honored a number of individuals and organizations who helped make 2011 a successful year, the organization said. The evening kicked off with … read more.

Florida’s economic recovery appears to be continuing as the state’s unemployment rate declined last month to 9 percent and it went down a half-percent in Polk County. The dramatic drop of 0.4 percent from February was the largest month-to-month decline … read more.

Coldwell Banker Commercial released its annual sales recognition awards and for the third time since affiliating with Coldwell Banker Commercial in 2006 and three out of four years running, Dean Saunders earned the 2011 number-1 Global Sales Professional Award. Saunders … read more.

Still working on your income tax returns? You’re not alone. One quick tip is people have two extra days to file because April 15 is a Saturday. People have until midnight Monday to get their taxes postmarked. But there are … read more.

MidFlorida Credit Union has opened its 17th Polk branch at 300 Ambersweet Way in Davenport. The 3,914-square-foot Four Corners branch — aptly named for its proximity to the point where four counties meet at the northeast corner of Polk County … read more.