BIG NEWS for northwest Lakeland! This morning, on International Firefighters Day, the Lakeland City Commission officially approved the construction budget with Rodda Construction, Inc. for the new Fire Station #8! 
Located at the corner of Sleepy Hill Road and Mall Hill Drive, this three-bay fire rescue facility is a vital investment in our community’s safety. It will house an advanced life support (ALS) fire engine, a quick-response ALS medical rescue vehicle, and an incident supervisor — all designed to improve response times and keep our citizens safe as our city grows.
This milestone was a true collective effort. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our City Commission, the dedicated residents who championed this project for the Northwest District, and the recent $1.9 million investment from state and federal partners that helped make this a reality.
With final permitting now underway, we are one step closer to breaking ground. Stay tuned for more updates! 
Ugh! What an eyesore. Looks like a Lego fire station. The location used to be a pretty corner. I’ve lived nearby since I moved to Lakeland in 2014. I’m glad I don’t live next door to this ugly example of brutalist design (I can’t call it architecture).