Following the City Commission decision on Monday to reopen some of the city parks that were closed last week to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the city has released a list of facilities that will be open starting Thursday.
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First COVID-19 Death Reported in Polk County
Polk County has recorded its first COVID-19 death, according to the Florida Department of Health’s noon report, which shows there are now 73 confirmed cases in Polk, up 10 from last night’s report.
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School District to Families: Teachers Will Contact You
With spring break fading into distance learning for Polk public school students this week, the school district has this message for families: “Right now, we are asking parents and students to be patient. Your teacher will contact you with details about how distance learning will take place in their classes.” | ALSO: News Channel 8 […]
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COVID-19 in Polk: Monday Evening
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Polk County rose to 63 on Monday evening, up from 28 four days earlier. Twelve of those cases were in Lakeland, up from three on Thursday.
Posted inRecreation
City Commission Votes to Reopen Some Parks
One week after closing most city parks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Lakeland City Commissioners today moved to reopen some by Thursday. Parks that will reopen include open-air facilities that commissioners feel can accommodate social distancing: trails, tennis courts, dog parks, boat ramps and the Cleveland Heights Golf Course.
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Projection: COVID-19 Will Peak in Florida Around May 3
The coronavirus pandemic will peak in Florida around May 3 and tail off in the first weeks of June, according to projections from the University of Washington. If Floridians adhere to strict social-distancing measures, the state should have enough hospital beds but nevertheless faces a shortage of intensive care space, the institute predicts.
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Read It in the Morning Paper: Coronavirus
CITY AND BUSINESSES: An article previewing today’s City Commission meeting may sow some confusion. It starts by saying that Mayor Bill Mutz will recommend the city close all non-essential businesses, based on statements the mayor made on Thursday. However, Mutz later decided not to make that recommendation, saying a policy should be countywide, as LkldNow […]
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COVID-19 in Polk: Sunday Evening
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Polk County rose to 46 on Sunday evening, up from 28 three days earlier. Seven of those cases were in Lakeland, up from three on Thursday.
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Read It in the Morning Paper
SOCIAL SERVICE orgs responding to the coronavirus emergency include United Way and GiveWell partnering on a new fund, the 2-1-1 hotline for services info, VISTE pivoting, a Facebook grocery network to organize shopping for seniors, YMCA child care services, Explorations V day camp, and a Facebook-based citizens response group SCHOOLS in Polk County resume this […]
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Mutz: No Stay-at-Home Order or Business Closures for Now
When the Lakeland City Commission meets Monday, it will consider extending the current seven-day closure of city parks, but Mayor Bill Mutz said he no longer plans to seek a one-week stay-at-home order or closure of non-essential businesses for now.
