Here's an update on how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Polk County and across FL.
New federal data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Polk County and across Florida.
The Polk County Department of Health is partnering with community vaccination agencies to distribute COVID-19 doses across the county.
New federal government data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Lakeland area.
Seniors in Polk County can preregister on the county's health department page for the next available doses of the COVID-19 vaccines.
New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Lakeland area.
Five hours after phones opened for vaccine appointments, slots for next were booked in Polk. Find out here how you can be on the wait list.
The Polk County Department of Health is launching its second round of COVID-19 vaccine registrations. Find out here when you can register.
Polk seniors who didn't schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for the first week of open registration will have to wait until next time.
The Polk County Health Department has received vaccines for seniors. Officials are putting a plan together for distribution.
A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.
Publix grocery stores in Florida have issued a recall for holiday cookies due to an allergy alert.
Public health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Thanksgiving. If you can't, here are tips to enjoy the holiday safely.
A new tool assesses the risk of gathering with others in Lakeland or elsewhere.
These first-year physicians see patients at the BayCare Medical Group Family Health Center.
Are kids less likely to contract COVID-19? How many kids have tested positive? A report looks at the coronavirus’s effect on FL children.
State and hospital team members are working together over the next several days to finalize the unit’s set-up.
The plan will increase bed capacity for COVID-19 patients.
Polk County has experienced 37 more coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, and 3 additional coronavirus-related deaths.
According to the Florida Department of Health, as of Monday morning, the state has 64,904 confirmed coronavirus cases.
Allergy sufferers beware, as high rates of pollen are expected in Lakeland in the coming days. Here's where to check the forecast.
According to the Florida Department of Health, as of Thursday morning the state has 38,002 coronavirus cases; nearly 600 are in Polk County.
As mosquito season gets closer, the Polk County Mosquito Control Team amps up its spraying.
As Florida's governor weighed a decision to reopen, the unemployment website was down and visitors were greeted by an online apology.
The number of coronavirus cases in Florida rose to 27,869 Tuesday night as one Florida county lifted its curfew.
The number of coronavirus cases in Florida rose to 26,314 Sunday as a task force is set to begin discussions on reopening the state.
The number of Florida deaths from the new coronavirus topped the 500 mark for the first time Tuesday.
Here is the latest total of coronavirus cases for each of Florida's 67 counties as of Tuesday night.
President Trump declared Florida a major disaster area as his adopted home state continues to battle the spread of the coronavirus.
Here is the total number of coronavirus cases for each of Florida's 67 counties.
Publix has placed limits on the purchase of sanitizing products and other items, and has suspended food sampling at its stores.
A new study found drinking water is often less safe than what the federal government may deem legal.
A precautionary boil water notice has been lifted in Polk County.
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for residents of the Christina Lakes subdivision in Polk County.
Vegetables sold at various retailers across the country, including Trader Joe's in Florida, have been recalled.
A dead bat discovered in a Winter Haven neighborhood has tested positive for rabies.
Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to return it to the store where it was originally purchased for a full refund.
In honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, Jennifer Buss donates copies of her book to Watson Clinic pediatric patients with food allergies.
A dead bat discovered in a Lakeland garage has tested positive for rabies.