Scott Franklin

Great to see the community come together to celebrate the Rotary Club of Lake Wales’s 100 years of service. As a former Rotarian, I know firsthand the kind of commitment it takes to sustain an organization like this for a century.

This National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, we honor the extraordinary courage, sacrifice and resilience of the Americans who endured captivity in service to our nation. Their strength in the face of unimaginable suffering is a lasting reminder of the cost of freedom,

Had a great tour of the new Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital. This 84-acre campus is a major investment in Polk County and will expand access to high-quality care when it opens in Summer 2026. With 300+ beds, operating rooms, cardiac and neuroscience

Our team attended the Polk County Farm Bureau 2026 Legislative Luncheon and appreciated hearing updates from members of our state delegation. We’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside them in support of Florida’s families and agricultural community.

We had the honor of celebrating the 100th birthday of my neighbor, John A. Causey, this week. John proudly served our nation in the United States Navy and was stationed at U.S. Naval Air Station Melbourne from 1944 to 1946. It was a privilege to personally present him with a