Frustrated Lake Bonny residents and Lakeland city leaders agreed on one thing Monday: the pump to…
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Specialists Canvas Communities
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews are currently visiting Polk County neighborhoods. DSA specialists…
Lakeland Electric Customers!
We appreciate your support after Hurricane Milton. All storm-related outages are restored, and we’re back to…
FAA Approve New Approach Route to Lakeland International Airport and new departure procedures are coming
Airport officials announced today at the Commission meeting that the Federal Aviation Administration has approved their…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrests woman for armed robbery of an Uber driver
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a 27-year-old woman for allegedly robbing an Uber driver…
Thursday is the Last Day to Request a Mail Ballot
Polk County voters have until Thursday, October 24th to submit a request for a ballot to be…
LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – OCT. 18
Residential Garbage Collection resumed normal operations. This includes garbage, recycling, and yard waste. Expect delays in…
A Huge Thank You! Today
A Huge Thank You! Today, Lakeland Electric extends heartfelt gratitude to all the mutual aid crews…
Lakeland organizations offer free clothes to Hurricane Milton survivors
Jessica Criswell runs Hidden Gem Consignment Boutique in North Lakeland. Many people in that part of…
LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – OCT. 17
Lakeland Electric reports that power has been reinstated for customers who can safely receive service. As clean-up efforts continue, hanging…
“Operation Autumn Sweep” results in 157 arrests including a Disney Employee
During a five-day-long undercover human trafficking operation, which began on October 2, 2024, the Polk County…
Get TSA PreCheck at LAL
We’re now just one week away from our TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event at LAL! Appointments are…
Wednesday Update: Hurricane Milton Recovery
Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…
Early Voting Coming Soon
Eligible voters may vote in advance of the November 5th General Election at ten convenient locations around…
LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – COTBER 16
Residential Garbage Collection resumed normal operations on Monday, October 14th. This includes garbage, recycling, and yard…
LAKE BONNY FLOOD CONDITIONS – PUBLIC NOTICE
There are some areas around Lakeland that were hit very hard with flooding (photo attached) due…
The enormous surge of water sent Over 5 Million Gallons of untreated sewage into at least five Lakes in Lakeland
So far, the City of Lakeland has reported at least eight spills affecting Lake Somerset, Lake Parker, Lake…
No, FEMA is not capping disaster assistance at $750
As FEMA responds to three hurricanes in Florida alone, the agency faces another obstacle: misinformation. Rumors…
Polk County schools to reopen Wednesday
Polk County schools are set to reopen Wednesday after Hurricane Milton, the county announced on Facebook . Schools…
Lakeland man killed in motorcycle crash
A 33-year-old man died after a motorcycle crash in Lakeland Monday night, according to the Polk…
Operation Blue Roof
Operation Blue Roof offers a free service for homeowners and permanently occupied rental properties by providing…
CITY OF LAKELAND LAUNCHES PIPE INVENTORY PROGRAM
The City of Lakeland has launched a new program to identify any lead or galvanized drinking…
Walker Road Food and Water Distribution Site Update
Polk County’s Walker Road food and water distribution site (1035 Walker Rd., Lakeland) will cease operations…
‘We’re at our wit’s end’: Lakeland community flooded out by Hurricane Milton
Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny…
Bonnet Springs Park distributing cases of water and MREs
Tomorrow from 9 AM to 3 PM, we’ll be distributing cases of water and 10-meal boxes…
Food and Water Distribution Sites, Updates
Tuesday, Oct. 15, will be the last day of operation for the Mulberry food and water…
Insurance Village to Open at the RP Funding Center Tomorrow
An insurance village will be open at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland on Tuesday, Oct.…
LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – OCT. 14
Gas is being delivered from the port of Tampa, there are stations in the area that…
Florida SNAP recipients can now apply for food replacement
The Florida Department of Children and Families announced that SNAP recipients will be able to apply…
Drive-Thru Food & Water Distribution
Join us tomorrow, Monday, October 14, at 9:00 a.m. at the United Way of Central Florida!…
A hole forms in North Lakeland road at site of lift station
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office closed a section of Campbell Road in North Lakeland on Saturday,…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
LAKELAND HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE – OCT. 13
Gas is starting to be delivered from the port of Tampa, and we should see normal…
Distribution Event including non-perishable food items, water, diapers, wipes, and more
This Sunday, October 13, from 3-6 p.m., One More Child will be hosting a Distribution Event…
Lakeland Saturday Update: Hurricane Milton Recovery
Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, shares the latest on the City’s ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane…
Lakeland Electric Update
Today, power has been successfully restored to more than 9,000 customers, marking over 90% of customers…
Polk County Declared Disaster Area opening the door for federal recovery programs
Polk County has been declared a major disaster area by President Biden, opening the door for…
Polk schools will be closed on Monday and Tuesday
The Polk County school district will need more time to get schools into shape. Polk County…
Polk Food and Water Distribution Sites Open
Distribution sites for water and food have been set up in several Polk County locations to…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
LAKELAND HURRICANE RESTORATION UPDATE – 10/12
Gas is starting to be delivered from the Port of Tampa. It is impossible to provide…