More than 100 high school students representing 14 schools across the county gathered on Thursday for the 2026 Inspiring the Leader in Youth Forum at Florida Southern College. The full-day leadership experience focused on this year’s theme, G.R.I.T. – Growing Resilience, Initiative, and Tenacity, equipping students with practical tools to navigate challenges and pursue their goals with determination. Leadership Lakeland Alumni Association President Bill Langston opened the morning session,...