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PLANTAE-PALOOZA GARDEN FESTIVAL AT HOLLIS GARDEN
The City of Lakeland is excited to announce the Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival, taking place at Hollis Garden on Saturday, February…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Get ready to experience the vibrant celebration of Black History Month at the Black History Festival in Lakeland!…
LAKELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL CLOSE JANUARY 27-29
The Lakeland Public Library, located at 100 Lake Morton Drive, will be temporarily closed for three…
MEMORIAL BOULEVARD REVITALIZION STUDY
The City of Lakeland is partnering with Ayres, a planning, design, and engineering firm, to conduct…
LAL Airport Director Kris Hallstrand Named to Tampa Bay Business Journal Watchlist
Lakeland Linder International (LAL) Airport Director Kris Hallstrand is the only Polk County person named to…
Lakeland International Airport to buy 2 modular office buildings for Avelo due to space issues
Avelo Airlines has significantly increased its flights out of Lakeland International Airport and now is looking…
ROBOTIC INVESTIGATION OF SEWER MAIN
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Division Contractor WHAT: Robotic Investigation of Sewer Main WHEN: Monday, January 6,…
COLLECTOR STREETS PAVING PROJECT
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling and paving projects WHY: Roadway resurfacing…
GANDY POOL WILL CLOSE FOR RESURFACING PROJECT
Gandy Pool will close for a resurfacing project starting January 2, 2024. This marks the first…
HERNANDEZ ANNOUNCED AS LAKELAND DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Hernandez as Deputy City…
The City of Lakeland has hired a New Emergency Management Chief
David Charles Cox, 53, took over emergency management at the beginning of Nov. 4 and earns…
On Dog Time Dog Park
The City of Lakeland had an incredible turnout at the grand opening of On Dog Time…
SHRED FEST 2024 COMMUNITY SHREDDING EVENT
WHO: City of Lakeland Division of Solid Waste WHAT: Shred Fest 2024 – Community shredding event WHERE: 605 Evelyn…
Lake Bonny Public Meeting – November 6, 2024
Other articles Lake Bonny resident calls for investigation into flooding ADDITIONAL LAKE BONNY PUMP OUTFLOW INCREASED…
44th Annual Swan Roundup at Lake Morton Checkup day
Today wrapped up the final day of the 44th Annual Swan Roundup at Lake Morton, and…
CITY OF LAKELAND WATER DEPARTMENT PIPE INVENTORY PROGRAM CLARIFICATION
The City of Lakeland is required to identify and inventory water line materials within the water…
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
Shawn Sherrouse, City Manager of Lakeland, Florida, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the…
Milton damaged 900 buildings and destroyed 27. And dozens inaccessible in the city limits of Lakeland
The full picture of Hurricane Milton’s devastating impact on the City of Lakeland has started to emerge with…
Lakeland: Friday Afternoon Update: Hurricane Milton Recovery
Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…
HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – 10/9
City offices and facilities will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday,…
CITY OF LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE
Hurricane Milton has increased intensity and is now a Category 5 Hurricane with sustained winds over…
CITY OF LAKELAND FINAL BUDGET HEARING
Commission Votes No Property Tax Increase The Lakeland City Commission participated in the final Fiscal Year…
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We can’t wait to have a night of fun, safe, trick-or-treating! This year’s event will take…
CITY OF LAKELAND FIRST BUDGET HEARING RECAP
Commission Votes No Property Tax Increase The Lakeland City Commission participated in the first Fiscal Year…
SANITARY SEWER REPAIR ALONG NORTH CRYSTAL LAKE DRIVE
WHO: City of Lakeland Wastewater Division WHAT: Sanitary Sewer Repair WHY: Aging Pipe WHEN: Thursday, September…
CITY OF LAKELAND OPENS BUSINESS RESOURCE OFFICE
The City is pleased to announce the launch of a Business Resource Office that will help…
FISCAL YEAR 25 BUDGET WORKSHOP RECAP
The Lakeland City Commission participated in a Fiscal Year (FY) 25 Budget Workshop on August 12,…
A PORTION OF EAST MAIN STREET WILL BE IMPACTED BY THE PAVING PROJECT
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling and paving project WHY: Roadway resurfacing due…
Emily Colón, Deputy City Manager of Lakeland, Announces Resignation
The City of Lakeland announces the resignation of Deputy City Manager Emily Colón. Colón submitted her…
Lakeland pushes FDOT for legal deal to finish Dixieland road diet
Lakeland city staff are pushing the Florida Department of Transportation for a clear agreement on who’s…
TWO DECLINING OAK TREES IN FLETCHER PARK WILL BE REMOVED
Starting Monday, July 15, 2024, the City of Lakeland Parks Division will remove two declining oak trees…
Lakeland officials are considering whether to raise the city’s property tax rate for the first time since 2016
Lakeland officials are considering whether to raise the city’s property tax rate for the first time…
PORTION OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BOULEVARD IMPACTED BY PAVING PROJECT
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland WHAT: Milling and paving project WHY: Roadway resurfacing…
Lakeland leaders vote to raise parking permit price
Lakeland city leaders are keeping free parking on the streets of downtown. There had been concern…
Congratulations to LFD Firefighter/Paramedics Marcus Johnson and Jake Prange
Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedics Marcus Johnson and Jake Prange, two of our most recently onboarded firefighters, for…
Red White and Kaboom is right around the corner; here are some highlights from last year!
Join us on July 3 from 6-9 p.m. for a night of food, fireworks, and live…
SIMPSON PARK POOL CLOSED FOR REPAIRS
WHO: City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts WHAT: Pool closure WHY: Liner is separating…
Lakeland City Commissioner receives American Public Power Association’s public official award
Stephanie Madden, City Commissioner for the City of Lakeland, Florida, received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official…
Qualified firms are now accepting proposals to lease and operate the pre-security restaurant at Lakeland International Airport
Qualified firms are now accepting proposals to lease and operate the pre-security restaurant at Lakeland International…