Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center was designated a Level I trauma center by the Florida Department of Health on June 23, expanding local access to advanced trauma care.

An 82-year-old woman suffered severe burns and organ damage after falling asleep on a sun‑heated metal lounge chair at a community pool; surgeons say multiple operations are planned.

A Pittsburgh verdict has thrust the unregulated delta‑8 THC market into the spotlight as health officials warn of contaminants and adverse reactions.