A series of existing sewer manholes in the Lakeland downtown area are no longer serviceable for maintenance…
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Message from Mayor Mutz
Here is a Friday afternoon message from Mayor Bill Mutz. To learn more about what’s going on…
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends evictions, foreclosures for 45 days
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends evictions, foreclosures for 45 days April 1 was the first day monthly…
ALL PARKS CLOSED DURING SPECIALLY CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOLLOWING GOVERNOR DESANTIS EXECUTIVE ORDER
During a Specially Called City Commission Meeting that took place today, the Lakeland City Commission voted…
Lakeland Regional Health Confirms Nurse Practitioner Tests Positive for COVID-19
On the evening of March 31, 2020, the Florida Department of Health notified Lakeland Regional Health…
SUN ‘n FUN 2020 Canceled update
For over 45 Years, SUN ‘n FUN has brought millions of aerospace professionals, businesses, supporters and…
Sun n’ Fun 2020 has been canceled
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Statewide Stay at Home order issued by Governor DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order Wednesday as federal and local pressure mounted…
CITY COMMISSION WILL MEET AT 3 PM TO REVISIT THE OPENING OF TRAILS, TENNIS COURTS, GOLF COURSE & DOG PARKS
Due to the latest data on confirmed cases from the Florida Department of Health along with…
COVID-19 Cases in Polk County 1 pm on 4/1/2020
CASE DATA FOR POLK Total Cases: 76 Residents: 76 Residents Not in Florida: 0 Non-Residents: 0 Demographics of Cases Age…
COVID 19 Update 8 pm 3/31/2020
CASE DATA FOR POLK Total Cases: 73 Residents: 73 Residents Not in Florida: 0 Non-Residents: 0 Demographics of Cases Age…
Mayor Mutz Message
Mayor Bill Mutz is here with a follow-up message to yesterday’s City Commission Meeting. In this quick…
CITY OF LAKELAND PARKS & RECREATION REOPENING LIMITED AMENITIES ON APRIL 2nd CITY COMMISSION VOTED TO OPEN TRAILS AND OTHER FACILITIES
The Lakeland City Commission voted to reopen trails, tennis courts, boat ramps and dog parks during…
Lakeland couple caught stealing over $600 worth of clothing and shoes from Mulberry Walmart
Just before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020, loss prevention officers working at the Walmart…
COVID-19 Update 1 pm 3/24/2020
COVID-19 Data for Polk County Total COVID-19 Cases:13Residents:13Non Residents:0Residents not in FL:0 COVID-19 DemographicsAverage Age:54Age Range:8…
CITY OF LAKELAND FACILITIES SOCIAL DISTANCING CLOSURES AND PROCEDURES
During a specially called City Commission meeting on Monday, March 23rd, the City Commission agreed to…
THE CITY OF LAKELAND CLOSES ADDITIONAL PARK FACILITIES TO LESSEN IMPACTS OF COVID-19
During a specially called City Commission meeting to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 virus, a…
COVID-19 updates
Florida COVID-19 Polk County 5 pm 03/23/2020 County Polk State FL Men 7 Women 6 Travel…
MIDFLORIDA Auto Show & Lake Mirror Concours Announces New Chief Judge
MIDFLORIDA Auto Show’s Chairman, David Hand, Announced today the appointment of Mel Mann as the new…
Swan Derby Postponed
LVIM has made the difficult decision to postpone the Swan Derby. Due to these uncertain times,…
COVID-19 update Sunday 3/22/2020 at 12 noon
County Polk State FL Men 6 Women 5 Travel Related? 4 Total Negative 146 Total Pending…
Polk County Government Update
Polk County Government is doing everything it can to protect the health and safety of our…
FLORIDA COVID-19 Dashboard
Clink on the link to go to the most current dashboard for Florida COVID-19 cases https://lakelandflorida.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/286b664a2e614084bd0e12edf4305f61
Lakeland Fire Dept., Lakeland Police Dept., and Polk County Fire Rescue saves the night
By Jeff Lakeland Overnight on Wednesday in Lakeland: The smell of smoke in their Lake Morton…
FREE 24/17 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Telephone Emotional Support Helpline
The outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stressful for many people. Coping with stress, fear…
A Moment of Kindness Thank You LPD Officer Bailey
Earlier this Wednesday LakelandPD Officer Bailey was on patrol when he noticed a mother duck and her 12…
Lakeland Regional Health reports first COVID-19 case
An 88-year-old man who is in stable condition at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center has been…
WASTEWATER DIVISION WARNS CUSTOMERS IN THE ABSENCE OF TOILET PAPER DO NOT FLUSH PAPER TOWELS AND WIPES
The City of Lakeland Waste Water Division warns those sheltering at home due to coronavirus concerns:…
Latest Updates: Bars, clubs to close for 30 days; restaurants limited to 50% capacity
As of Tuesday morning, there are 192 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. This number…
Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz Update
Here is another personal message from Mayor Bill Mutz with an update regarding City services. Continue to follow…
CITY OF LAKELAND COVID-19 PARKS & RECREATION FACILITY CLOSURES
Parks & Recreation will close the Main Library, Larry Jackson Branch Library, eLibrary, Simpson Park Community…
Detectives arrest 16 men during undercover operation focusing on those who prey upon children online
PCSO undercover detectives and partnering agencies conducted a seven-day undercover operation from March 10th through March…
Gov. DeSantis suspends all Florida bars and nightclubs for 30 days
Gov. Ron DeSantis is suspending all bars and nightclubs in Florida for the next 30 days…
City Commissioners Declare a State of Emergency for Lakeland
City Manager Tony Delgado now has the power to do the following: To order the evacuation…
Emergency Water Main Repairs Slowing Ariana Street Traffic in Lakeland
Emergency repairs are underway this evening to repair a broken water main along Ariana Street near…
LVIM Coronavirus Response
As we work together to keep our community safe and healthy, LVIM is planning and prepared…
Updated Cancelations & Closures
NOTE: Parks & Recreation facilities are NOT open for public daycare/camp while Polk County Public Schools…
The city of Lakeland – Considers Declaring a State of Emergency
Among concerns over the COVID-19 disease, the city of Lakeland commissioners this afternoon is considering a…
List of OPEN / CANCELED or POSTPONED Events in Lakeland Updated ….
Updated March 15, 2020 City Government City of Lakeland Offices and Facilities | OpenCity of Lakeland…
No Jurors 3/16 & 3/23, Jury Trials Canceled for Two Weeks
Today the Florida Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. AOSC20-13 that suspends all grand jury proceedings,…
BREAKING NEWS – Florida public schools to close for 2 weeks due to coronavirus
Lakeland Gazette has learned that Education Commissioner of Florida Richard Corcoran ordered that ALL Public schools…