DOH-Polk Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory
September 24, 2026
The advisory is in response to a confirmed human case of locally-acquired dengue.
For media inquiries:
Public Information Officer • Lydia.George@FLHealth.gov • 863-578-2146
DOH-Polk will be closed July 2-6. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
DOH-Polk Issues Rabies Alert
June 17, 2026
DOH-Polk is issuing a rabies alert in Polk County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in an unvaccinated feral cat that was found in the north Lakeland area off Glen Road in Polk County on June 11, 2026.
DOH-Polk has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Echo – NW. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on December 29, 2025.
DOH-Polk Encourages a Healthy 2025 Holiday Season
November 21, 2025