LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – High school students in Polk County are spending their summer learning about trauma, nuclear medicine and blood at Lakeland Regional Health. “We’re going to look at yo… ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Movie magic is being made in parts of Polk County. A local author is bringing his book to the big screen while showcasing several Lakeland businesses along the way. One of the ...

A Lakeland detective has been arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and accused of falsely reporting a crime involving a broken SUV window.

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – High school students in Polk County are spending their summer learning about trauma, nuclear medicine and blood at Lakeland Regional Health.

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Mondays: Lakeland Health Department Wednesday: Auburndale testing location Fridays: Haines City Health Department You can find more information on the county health departments website.