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UPDATE:  REWARD OFFERED LAKELAND, FL (November 11, 2020) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida is offering a $10,000 reward ($5,000 per victim) pertaining to information resulting in the arrest for victims in the double homicide that occurred on November 10th. Crimestoppers can be reached through their website by clicking the "Submit a Tip" link on www.HeartlandCrimeStoppers.com ...

LAKELAND, FL (November 10, 2020) | The City of Lakeland is hosting the 6^th Annual Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog on Saturday, December 12^th.  This festive 5K race takes place on Three Parks Trail, and this year there will be a 7 a.m. staggered start time along with a virtual option

LAKELAND, FL (November 9, 2020) |  Please join us for a Virtual Community Workshop to discuss Fair Housing in the City of Lakeland. 

LAKELAND, FL (November 4, 2020) | This year, Snowfest will look a little different but the show will still go on as the City of Lakeland Celebrates the 40^th Anniversary of this holiday tradition.  Snowfest 2020 will take place on Friday, December 4^th and Saturday, December 5^th from 6-9 p.m. at the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror.

2017 Cops For Kids Registration  The Lakeland Police Department will be accepting applications for the 2020 Cops for Kids Toy Donation program on Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Parents or guardians needing assistance must register at the police station between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 ...

LAKELAND, FL (October 26, 2020) | A Lift Lakeland event will occur at the RP Funding Center’s Sikes Hall on Thursday, October 29^th, at 6 p.m.  City of Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz said, “The purpose of this Phase One meeting is to allow input from citizens at-large to shape the community-inspired Lift Lakeland Plan.  We will bridge social gaps with people-centered solutions and create a network of harmony.”

LAKELAND, FL (October 22, 2020) | The Florida Department of Transportation will be replacing underground drainage on US 98 at Sleepy Hill Road in Polk County. Work is expected to begin on Monday, November 9^th, and is anticipated to be completed prior to Thanksgiving, weather permitting. Motorists are urged to use caution in the construction zone and expect delays.

LAKELAND, FL (October 20, 2020) | The Lakeland City Commission deliberated for approximately 53 minutes that ended with a 6-1 vote naming Shawn Sherrouse as City Manager.

LAKELAND, FL (October 15, 2020) | Due to overwhelming interest in the upcoming Swan Sale, the City of Lakeland will be holding a lottery tomorrow (10/16) at 11 a.m. to randomly select individuals who are interested in purchasing a pair of the City’s swans at $400 per swan. 

LAKELAND, FL (October 14, 2020) | There will be modifications to the City’s downtown parking starting Monday, October 19^th with the most notable changes taking place around Lake Mirror.  The City’s parking team recently met with downtown stakeholders and that meeting sparked a planning session with the goal to generate additional parking uses in front of the Joinery, the new Catapult facility, and the Lake Mirror Complex.