COVID-19 Polk County

The toll of COVID-19-related deaths in Florida surpassed 130 for the second-straight day Wednesday.The Florida Department of Health reported 139  people…

Florida shattered the record for the number of coronavirus cases reported in a 24-hour period, and also set a national mark for daily cases.According to…

WUSF will be providing the latest news and information on coronavirus in Tampa Bay and across the state. Here are the latest developments:Here are the…

Florida wrapped up a historic week during the coronavirus pandemic Friday. State health officials recorded the highest number of both new coronavirus…

According to the Florida Department of Health's Monday report, almost half of the statewide deaths were in the Tampa Bay area.Of the 22 deaths in the…

According to the Department of Health, the number of people who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus in Florida has passed 100,000.The state’s Monday…

The Tampa Bay area continues to see unsurpassed numbers of new coronavirus cases, with 551 more people testing positive since Tuesday.It’s the first time…

Florida health officials reported the highest daily increase in new coronavirus infections in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday.In a 24-hour period, 259 more…

State health officials reported an increase of 1,096 positive coronavirus tests Tuesday, bringing the state's total cases to 66,000.In the Tampa Bay area,…