Polk County has half as many doctors and dentists per 100,000 residents as the state average, data shows.
Category: Health
Posted inInsight Polk
Polk Jumps to 28th for Child Health Among Florida Counties
Lower teen drinking and drug use is largely responsible for its rise from 54th two years ago.
Posted inInsight Polk
Watson Clinic Joins Forces With Orlando Health for New Hospital
Many Watson Clinic doctors will be on staff at the new Lakeland Highlands hospital when it opens in June 2026.
Posted inHealth
Franklin Defends Huge Job Cuts at VA
The Lakeland congressman said tens of thousands of Veterans Affairs jobs ‘can be eliminated without, theoretically, impacting quality of care.’
Posted inHealth
Lakeland to Stop Adding Fluoride to Water
While the city voted to stop adding it, naturally occurring fluoride will remain in the city’s drinking water.
Posted inHealth
Lakeland Commission May Vote Monday on Removing Fluoride
Commissioners have to decide whether to remove the controversial mineral.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Charges Dropped for Lakeland Woman Accused of Threatening Insurance Worker
Briana Boston and Blue Cross Blue Shield reached an agreement after the woman apologized.
Posted inHealth
Fluoride Forum in Bartow Draws Lakeland Interest
Lakeland city commissioners are also mulling the removal of fluoride.
Posted inRecreation
Is Indoor Pickleball on Its Way Here?
A Tampa company is hoping to turn 18,200 square feet of Lakeland warehouse space into air-conditioned courts for the fastest-growing sport in America.Â
Posted inEnvironment
No Bird Flu at Lake Mirror (So Far)
We checked with the state after a deceased bird was spotted in the lake over the weekend.