Boil Water Notice Issued For A Section Of Polk County

If you drink water from the tap, refrain from doing that for the next 48 hours due to a boil water notice. Drink bottled water instead.

2 Polk High Schools Offer Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic In June

Teachers, students, and their families can receive a vaccine dose in June at two Polk schools that are hosting a pop-up vaccination clinic.

Publix Allows Walk-Ins For COVID-19 Vaccinations

As of Monday, May 10, Publix is offering walk-ins for eligible Florida residents to get the COVID-19 vaccines. Find out here what to bring.

Polk County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Lakeland area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Polk Inmates Will Start To Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

The Polk County Sheriff's Office and Florida Department of Health are making Moderna vaccines available to inmates in local jails.

Polk County Vaccination Rate Lags Behind: Report

Polk County recently hosted its first vaccine walk up-clinic since the start of the pandemic more than a year ago.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Lakeland Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Polk County and across FL.

$44M USF Partnership With Lakeland Center For Brain Research

The University of South Florida has partnered with Reliance Medical Centers in Lakeland for Alzheimer's research. Volunteers are needed.

Publix Suspends Administration Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Publix said it is following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Food and Drug Administration suspending the J&J vaccine.

Polk County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Lakeland area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Lakeland Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Florida is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Where To Get COVID-19 Vaccines In Polk County

As of March 22, Florida residents age 50 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Here is your guide how to make a COVID-19 appointment.

Hospital Capacity In Lakeland Area: See Latest Numbers

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Polk County.

No Appointment Required For COVID-19 Vaccines At Lake Center

Haines City is giving residents who are in the state eligibility groups to receive vaccines as walk-ups until supplies last.

COVID-19 Vaccine Locations In Polk County

As appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations continue to fill up quickly, Lakeland residents have several registration options.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Lakeland Area

Here are the latest numbers on hospital capacity in Polk County as the pandemic wanes.

FL Publix Stores Reopen COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be available at 273 stores in 20 counties across Florida.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Joins Winter Haven Hospital's Bostick Heart Center Team

Dr. Safi Haq is now seeing patients.

Florida Will Ship 70,000 Vaccines To Publix: Report

Following shipment delays because of icy weather, Publix stores in Florida will receive a large shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Lakeland Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Lakeland area.

From Winter Haven Hospital Executive Chef: Cafe De Paris Salmon With Asparagus And Quinoa

Huie Martin started his career working in the kitchen for cruise lines and earned his degree in culinary arts from Keiser University.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Lakeland Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Lakeland.

​Polk County Publix Stores Begin Offering Coronavirus Vaccines

Appointment registration is set to reopen at 7 a.m. on Friday and Monday.

How Close Are Lakeland Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

Here's how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Polk County.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Lakeland Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Lakeland.

Weekly Update: See Which Lakeland Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

Here's an update on how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Polk County and across FL.

Here's How Close Lakeland Area Hospitals Are To Capacity: Weekly Update

New federal data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Polk County and across Florida.

5,500 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Received In Polk County

The Polk County Department of Health is partnering with community vaccination agencies to distribute COVID-19 doses across the county.

Here's How Close Lakeland Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Lakeland area.

COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Portal Opens For Seniors In Polk

Seniors in Polk County can preregister on the county's health department page for the next available doses of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Here's How Close Lakeland Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Lakeland area.

COVID-19 Appointments Filled Up Fast In Polk, Wait List Offered

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.

Second Round Of COVID-19 Vaccine Registrations In Polk

The Polk County Department of Health is launching its second round of COVID-19 vaccine registrations. Find out here when you can register.

COVID-19 Vaccinations Completely Booked In First Week

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.

COVID-19 Vaccines Received In Polk County For Seniors

The Polk County Health Department has received vaccines for seniors. Officials are putting a plan together for distribution.

See The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Polk County

A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.

Publix Recall Alert For Holiday Cookie Platter

Publix grocery stores in Florida have issued a recall for holiday cookies due to an allergy alert.

A Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In Lakeland

Public health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Thanksgiving. If you can't, here are tips to enjoy the holiday safely.

Coronavirus Spread In Polk County: See Your Risk Of Exposure

A new tool assesses the risk of gathering with others in Lakeland or elsewhere.

Winter Haven Residency Program Welcomes First Residents

These first-year physicians see patients at the BayCare Medical Group Family Health Center.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.