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LAKELAND, FL (April 10, 2026) | Today at 9:18 a.m. the City of Lakeland’s Water Utilities Department experienced a temporary fluctuation in water pressure at the T.B. Williams Water Treatment Plant, which affected 80% of commercial and residential water systems across the city and causing activation of some fire alarms. Normal pressure was promptly restored — duration of the fluctuation to normal pressure was two minutes.

2026-RFP-023 Selection Committee Meeting - Annual Lot Cleaning & Clearing Services for Privately Owned Properties

2026-RFP-021 Selection Committee Meeting - Diesel Oxidation Catalyst Replacement for Winston Peaking Station Units for the City of Lakeland

2026-RFP-019 Selection Committee Meeting - Concessions Services at Simpson Park Pool

Collective bargaining reopener negotiations between designated representatives for the City of Lakeland and the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, Lakeland Lodge 185, for the limited purpose of negotiating wages for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for Police Officers, Police Sergeants, and Police Lieutenants.

A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; MAKING FINDINGS; DECLARING THE CITY COMMISSION’S INTENTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE VACATING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 1303 E. GARY ROAD, SUBJECT TO THE GRANTING OF A REPLACEMENT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2026-RFP-003 Selection Committee Meeting - Structural, Concrete, and Coatings Restorations at Lakeland Electric Iowa Street Garage and Adjacent Bridge - For the City of Lakeland

2026-RFP-009 2nd Selection Committee Meeting - General Employee Wage Study

Lakeland, FL - (April 6, 2026) - The Lakeland Police Department is proud to join The Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community partners for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, for citizens to dispose of unwanted, unneeded, and expired human and pet medications in a safe manner. We want to make it q ...

LAKELAND, FL (April 3, 2026) - Due to lower-than-average water levels and ongoing dry conditions, beginning April 3, 2026, the City of Lakeland is implementing Phase 3 Water Shortage Restrictions. These restrictions are in accordance with a Phase III Water Shortage per Rule 40D-21 declared by the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District on March 24, 2026.