Western Trunk Sewer Project Final Restoration to Impact Josephine & Highland Streets

Who: City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department.What: Final restoration work for the Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project, causing…

Lakeland City Manager Appoints Government Communications Leader and Former TV Reporter as Next Communications Director

Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Little as Director…

LakelandPD K9 Team is taking on the 2026 USPCA Region 1 K9 Trials this week!

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LAPD urges the public to remain vigilant about a current scam to take your hard-earned money.…

More red-light cameras coming to Lakeland

The Lakeland Police Department is stepping up efforts to curb crashes on city roads. It’s the…

LPD K9 Mako’s last shift before a well-deserved retirement!!

K9 Mako’s last shift before a well-deserved retirement!! Thank you for keeping our community safe, Mako!

City of Lakeland to Host Second Annual Polar Plunge at Simpson Park Pool

Get ready to make a splash at the second annual Polar Plunge at Simpson Park Pool on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9…

Four students from Tenoroc High School’s Power Academy just secured internship placements with Lakeland Electric

Four students from Tenoroc High School‘s Power Academy just secured internship placements with Lakeland Electric, and…

COLLECTOR STREETS PAVING PROJECTS (UPDATED)

WHO:              Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT:             Milling…

Household Hazardous Waste & End of Life Electronics Event — Saturday, February 7

The City of Lakeland’s Division of Solid Waste, in partnership with the Polk County Solid Waste…

City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division to Begin Sewer Main Rehabilitation Along Lake Hollingsworth Drive

WHO: City of Lakeland Water Utilities – Wastewater Collection Division and contracted crewsWHAT: Sewer main rehabilitation using trenchless…

Lakeland Electric is urging customers to prepare for an extended period of extreme cold

Lakeland Electric is urging customers to prepare for an extended period of extreme cold affecting Polk…

NOTICE OF IMPACT BARGAINING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKELAND AND LAKELAND PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 4173

Impact bargaining between designated representatives for the City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Professional Firefighters, Local…

Public Notice: City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division to Close Portion of Pine Street for Sewer Repair

Who: City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division What: Road closure for sewer service repair When: Beginning Wednesday, January 28,…

Lakeland Electric is sending our crews to the City of Rock Hill, SC, in response to Winter Storm Fern

Lakeland Electric is sending our crews to the City of Rock Hill, SC , in response…

Two Lakeland officials score high marks, and get pay raises

Two top Lakeland leaders have earned high marks from city officials, netting them significant pay raises. City commissioners…

Trash Talk!

Solid Waste Made Simple. Start the year off right with a few helpful reminders about solid waste,…

Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project – Josephine Street Closure


The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin the next phase of the Western Trunk…

Lakeland’s new mayor Sara Roberts McCarley settles in

Just over a week into her term, Lakeland’s new mayor is hitting the ground running. Mayor…

Today we’re celebrating the anniversary of Lakeland Fire Department ARFF Station 7 at Lakeland International Airport

Today we’re celebrating the anniversary of Lakeland Fire Department ARFF Station 7 at Lakeland International Airport…

Join us in welcoming Officer Waterman and Officer Gleim to the LPD Motor Team!

Please join us in welcoming Officer Waterman and Officer Gleim to the Motor Team! We have…

City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department to Perform Safety Trimming at Lovers’ Oak

The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department will be performing a safety trim…

City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts to Temporarily Close Coleman Bush Building for Maintenance

The City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department announces that the Coleman Bush Building…

New leadership begins as Sarah Roberts McCarley sworn in as Lakeland mayor

Lakeland officially has a new mayor. Sarah Roberts McCarley was sworn in on Monday, taking office…

Keeping the runway in top shape!

Last week, our team, along with a specialized contractor, worked to remove rubber deposits from our…

Lakeland Fire Department ARFF team members participated in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training

Lakeland Fire Department ARFF team members participated in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training this month at…

Is Lakeland finally getting Fire Station 8 in 2026?

A fire station in North Lakeland has been on many residents’ wish lists for several years,…

Santa has landed!

Santa and his trusty reindeer have officially touched down! 🎅🦌🦌🦌 After completing our first major roof…

$9.2 million pedestrian bridge axed by Lakeland Commissioners

After more than 15 years of planning and just months before work was set to begin,…

The Lakeland Christmas Parade 2025

The 44th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade rolls through Downtown with this year’s theme, “Rockin’ Around Lakeland.” Floats,…

SILVER JUBILEE PLANT SALE – CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF HOLLIS GARDEN

The City of Lakeland is thrilled to announce the Silver Jubilee Plant Sale to celebrate the 25-year…

HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE BELL JOG 2025 – LAKELAND’S HOLIDAY 5K RACE

The City of Lakeland is excited to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of the Holly Jolly Jingle…

Lakeland Electric Seeks Increase in Fuel Charge

If approved, your utility bill is likely to rise slightly in January.  For a typical household…

Have you seen what’s new in Downtown Lakeland?

Just completed today!!! Come on down and give it a toss!

Lakeland Residents Invited to Morehead Community Plaza Dedication Honoring Local History

The City of Lakeland, Florida, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Morehead Community Plaza…

The Winners

Please attend the Commissioner’s meeting on November 18th @ 9 AM! Change will not happen without…

City of Lakeland to Celebrate 100 Years of Cleveland Heights Golf Course

The City of Lakeland will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Cleveland Heights Golf Course…

Lakeland Police joins DEA National Drug Take Back

The Lakeland Police Department is proud to join the Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community…

Lakeland Police Department is Seeking Ordained Clergy for Volunteer Chaplain Program

 Are you an ordained minister seeking to bring your pastoral calling into a vital service field? The…

COPS FOR KIDS REGISTRATIONS BEGINS OCTOBER 15TH

The Lakeland Police Department will be accepting applications for the 2025 Cops for Kids Toy Donation…

EASTON DRIVE WILL BE CONVERTED FROM BRICK TO ASPHALT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS

•  Who: The City of Lakeland Public Works crews and contractors. •  What: Repaving Easton Drive with asphalt…

Congratulations, Chief Warner!

We’re proud to share Chief Matthew Warner has been selected as an Honorable Mention for the…