City News

LAKELAND, FL (September 11, 2025) | The City of Lakeland Parks Division will kick off the 45th Annual Swan Roundup at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, on Lake Morton. Staff from the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department will gather the swans by boat to prepare them for their annual veterinary wellness check.

LAKELAND, FL (September 10, 2025) | The Detroit Tigers and the City of Lakeland are proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Detroit Tigers Player Development Academy, a cutting-edge residential and training facility designed to elevate the organization’s player development efforts and invigorate its culture of excellence. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Tigertown, 2301 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, FL.

LAKELAND, FL (September 9, 2025) | The City of Lakeland, in partnership with the Lakeland Historic Preservation Board, Historic Lakeland, Inc., and Florida Southern College, is proud to announce the 16^TH Biennial Historic Home Workshop, taking place Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ordway Building, Florida Southern College (1049 Frank Lloyd Wright Way, Lakeland, FL 33801).

LAKELAND, FL (September 4, 2025) | Get ready to set sail (or sink!) at the 20th Annual Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakes Festival, happening Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Lake Hollingsworth Boat Ramp (920 Lake Hollingsworth Drive). Hosted by the Lakes Education/Action Drive and the City of Lakeland, this fun-filled event is designed to raise awareness and appreciation for our local lakes.

LAKELAND, FL (September 2, 2025) - The City of Lakeland has been awarded $368,852 in grant funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) through the State Water Quality Assistance Grant (SWAG) Non-Point Source Program. The funds will support the Lake Mirror Inlet Basket Retrofit Nutrient Removal Project.

LAKELAND, FL (September 2, 2025) - The City of Lakeland has been awarded $994,401 through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) Innovative Technology Grant Program to support the Nutrient Removal Innovative Technology Demonstration Project at Lake Morton.

LAKELAND, FL (August 27, 2025) | CSX is continuing vital infrastructure upgrades at several railroad crossings throughout Lakeland. These improvements are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety and ensure the reliability of its rail network. The City of Lakeland was notified last night of additional crossing closures that will impact the downtown area.

LAKELAND, FL (August 25, 2025) | The public is invited to join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, for a special Open House at the RP Funding Center as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary and showcase everything our premier event venue has to offer.

Lakeland, FL (August 2025) | CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will captivate audiences in Lakeland this holiday season with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this nationally acclaimed annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Tickets are now on sale for one unforgettable performance in Lakeland at The RP Funding Center.

LAKELAND, FL (August 19, 2025) | The City of Lakeland has received a $50,000 Urban and Community Forestry – Hurricane Ian Recovery Grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with support from the USDA Forest Service. This grant will fund vital urban tree maintenance in three key parks: Peterson Park, Fletcher Park, and Lake Parker Park.