Precautionary Boil Water Issued In Polk County

A precautionary boil water notice was issued Wednesday by Polk County Utilities.

Rabies Alert Extended In Polk County

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has extended a rabies alert in the Kathleen area of Lakeland for another 60 days.

Rabies Alert Issued In Polk County After Raccoon Tests Positive

State health officials on Monday issued a rabies alert for the Kathleen area of Lakeland after a raccoon tested positive for the disease.

Rabies Case Confirmed In Lakeland; 2 Donkeys Quarantined

2 donkeys were placed in quarantine after 1 of the donkeys was found with a dead raccoon in its mouth that tested positive for rabies.

Rabies Case Confirmed In Lakeland

A raccoon that bit a Chihuahua​ in Lakeland has tested positive for rabies, according to Polk County animal control officials.

Polk County To Offer Free Flu Shots Saturday

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County will offer free flu shots to the community this Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Debunking Your Diet: Coffee

Findings show that it’s really OK to enjoy

Watson Clinic Helps Residents Get Jump On Flu Season

Watson Clinic​ is currently offering flu vaccinations through its primary care physician offices, as well as a series of flu clinics.

Publix Recalls Ground Beef After 18 People Become Ill

Publix is voluntarily recalling ground beef products sold this summer after 18 cases of E. coli, mostly in Florida, was traced to the beef.

Estimates Lower For Lake Parker Sewage Spill Than First Thought

Lakeland officials say a sewage spill into Lake Parker Thursday, Aug. 16, wasn’t quite as bad as first thought.

Free Flu Shots To Be Available For Polk County Residents

Anyone who would like to receive a flu shot can now get it for free in Bartow and Haines City.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Sickens Polk County Residents

Polk County officials are warning the community of carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators.

Florida Canine Flu Cases Rise, Outbreak Traced To 2 Dog Shows

University of Florida officials say the state’s first outbreak of the ‘dog flu’ has been traced to two recent shows.

2 New Zika Virus Cases Confirmed In Tampa Bay Area

The state’s total number of reported Zika virus cases rose to 1,286 Wednesday, including two new cases in the Tampa Bay area.

Diabetes in America: How Florida Communities Stack Up

Florida's diabetes incident rate is among the country's highest. Lakeland scored near the bottom on the community level in Gallup's study.

Tampa Bay Area Zika Case Count Climbs

A new travel-related Zika virus case was confirmed in Polk County Tuesday as the state’s total number rose to 1,165.