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LAKELAND, FL (May 6, 2025) - With the 2025 Hurricane Season just weeks away, the City of Lakeland has obtained an Emergency Field Authorization (EFA) to operate the Lake Bonny stormwater pump below the standard permitted level of 130.10 feet (NAVD) in preparation for potential storm events.

FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION    LAKELAND, FL (May 5, 2025) - On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 12:09 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near the 2800 block of U.S. 98 North. Just prior to the crash, a 2012 silver Toyota Camry was exiting the Home Depot parking lot, 2800 U.S. Highway 98 North, facing westbound and attempting to make a left turn. At the same ti ...

LAKELAND, FL (May 2, 2025) - The viral comedy sensations behind The LOL Podcast Show are hitting the road—and they’re bringing their unstoppable, laugh-out-loud live experience to the RP Funding Center! Expect high-energy antics, wild pranks, unfiltered commentary, and unforgettable moments that only this crew can deliver.

Lakeland, FL — May 2, 2025 — The City of Lakeland will soon move forward with a cutting-edge water quality improvement initiative for Crystal Lake, an impaired surface water body burdened by excessive nutrient levels. The project aims to dramatically reduce nutrient concentrations in the lake and restore its ecological balance through the application of a scientifically proven treatment product.

LAKELAND, FL (May 1, 2025) – On May 1, 2025, at 4:52 a.m. the Lakeland Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at the Fast Stop convenience store, 820 E. Memorial Blvd. Upon arriving, officers located the suspect, Ricardo Zelidon (age 59 of Lakeland), behind his vehicle with his hands up. They also located Jessie Woullard (age 45 of Lakeland) inside his vehicle wit ...

Lakeland, FL – April 30, 2025 – The legendary Southern rock pioneers, The Marshall Tucker Band, are set to perform at the RP Funding Center on Friday, September 13, 2025. Tickets go on sale May 1, 2025, and there is special ticket pricing to commemorate 1974. Join them to celebrate the 50 years of music and memories of the former Lakeland Civic Center. Fans can look forward to a night of timeless music and unforgettable memories as this iconic band brings decades of hits and musical mastery to the heart of Central Florida.

LAKELAND, FL (April 28, 2025) | The City of Lakeland will honor the legacy of John Rodda with the dedication of the John Rodda Sports Complex at Lake Crago Park during a ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

*****UPDATE*****   LAKELAND, FL (May 1, 2025) - On May 1, 2025, Nicholas Lue was charged with Second Degree Murder in the death of Jesse Banks. Banks was killed while Lue was attempting to perpetrate the murder of another individual.   *****ORIGINAL RELEASE*****   LAKELAND, FL (April 25, 2025) – On April 24, 2025, at 9:31 p.m. the Lakeland Police Department responded to r ...

Lakeland, FL (April 24, 2025) | The City of Lakeland, Bonnet Springs Park, and global infrastructure leader AECOM invite the public and media to a special Open House on May 14, 2025, showcasing a transformative, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)-funded initiative that is revolutionizing the fight against harmful algal blooms — and turning environmental challenges into renewable energy solutions.

Lakeland, FL – (April 23, 2025) – The Lakeland Police Department is proud to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Law Enforcement representatives from across Polk County will run alongside Special Olympics Athletes through the downtown Lakeland area.    The course will start at the Lakeland Police Department, travel through t ...