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LAKELAND, FL (April 11, 2023) | The boardwalk and small fishing pier at Peterson Park are currently closed until further notice. The structures have deteriorated over time and City staff has deemed the structures unsafe. 

LAKELAND, FL (April 7, 2023) | Lakeland Water Utilities has recently learned that a 600 ft. long section of 24” gravity sewer main that runs parallel to Griffin Road needs emergency repairs. The repairs will primarily take place in the right of way adjacent to the eastbound lane of Griffin Road between Pyramid Parkway and US 98.  The City of Lakeland has retained the firm, Kam ...

LAKELAND, FL (April 6, 2023) | The City of Lakeland strives to provide customers with reliable, quality, responsive and cost-efficient water, and wastewater services. This commitment is consistent with our mission in providing an exceptional quality of life for City of Lakeland customers. Customer satisfaction is extremely important, and feedback is helpful in the efforts to continually improve services.

LAKELAND, FL (April 5, 2023) | City Manager Shawn Sherrouse has appointed David Bayhan as Interim Director of Water Utilities, effective April 9, 2023.

LAKELAND, FL (April 4, 2023) | Barnett Family Park located at 730 East Orange Street will be closing for repairs from April 18^th through May 8^th.  The splash pad, playgrounds and picnic area will all be impacted as part of the closure. 

LAKELAND, FL (April 2, 2023) – On Sunday, April 2, 2023, Lakeland Police arrested 28-year-old Calvin Jordan Sousa, charging him with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder in connection with a shooting that took place earlier in the morning. At approximately 2:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to the McDonald's located at 5325 Frontage Road in reference to a fight between ...

Lakeland, Florida, July 2023 -  Lakeland Police Department and the ALICE Training® Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to Lakeland, Florida, on July 18-19, 2023. The course will be held at the Lakeland Police Department Training Center located at 3131 Centurion Dr., Lakeland, Fl 33805. This two-day instructor course teaches proactive respo ...

LAKELAND, FL (March 30, 2023) | Starting Monday, April 3, CSX will conduct necessary repairs on the railroad bridge over North Lake Parker Avenue/State Road 700 in Lakeland, FL.

Lakeland Linder International Airport (LLIA) is one of the most dynamic and diversified airports in the country. From flight training to fighter jets, chances are you will spot them over the skies of Lakeland. Over 60 businesses call LAL home, including the world-famous NOAA Hurricane Hunters, Department of Defense Contractor Draken International, Amazon Air, and local flight schools training the next generation of pilots. Learn about what's going on at Lakeland Linder International Airport.

LAKELAND, FL (March 28, 2023) | The 23^rd Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition is on display on the Lemon Street Promenade and Lakeland Public Library now through the end of 2023. The community is encouraged to vote for their favorite sculpture by visiting the People’s Choice web page at https://bit.ly/2023FLOSCPeoplesChoice.