LAKELAND, FL (March 9, 2021) – A portion of Ariana Street between New York Avenue and South Dakota Avenue is closed so crews can repair a water main that was hit while Vasi & Associates, Inc. was boring communication lines.
LAKELAND, FL (March 9, 2021) – A portion of Ariana Street between New York Avenue and South Dakota Avenue is closed so crews can repair a water main that was hit while Vasi & Associates, Inc. was boring communication lines.
LAKELAND, FL (March 7, 2021) - On Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 6:25 a.m., the Lakeland Police Department (LPD) received a call requesting officers to respond to the 5400 block of Quarry Rock Road, related to a disturbance involving a man with a gun. Three uniform patrol officers responded to the location, inside the Cobblestone Landing Townhomes property. As officers arrived o ...
LAKELAND, FL (March 4, 2021) | The intersection at Fairbanks Street and W. Bella Vista Street is scheduled to be closed for 30-days starting Monday, March 8th. The City’s road contractor, Cobb Site Development Inc., will be reconstructing the intersection of Fairbanks Street and Bella Vista Street as part of the new North Wabash Avenue Extension.
LAKELAND, FL (March 1, 2021) | Today, the Lakeland City Commission voted 6-1 in favor to amend the current Lease and Transfer Agreement between the City of Lakeland and Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, effectively affirming the outstanding commitment of the two organizations to providing the best healthcare services to the community.
LAKELAND, FL (March 1, 2021) | Swan Nesting Season is upon us in Lakeland, and we have a very rare occurrence on Lake Morton. The lone male Black Neck Swan that lost his mate during nesting season last year has wooed a new mate. This is very rare among swans to not only find a new mate, but also couple with a bird that is not the exact same species.
LAKELAND, FL (February 25, 2021) | A contractor (Wright of Florida, LLC) working for the City of Lakeland will be closing a portion of Wabash Avenue between US 92/George Jenkins Boulevard and Lanier Street for the relocation and replacement of three large electric transmission poles.
LAKELAND, FL – (February 17, 2021) | The City of Lakeland has been awarded a grant of $100,000 from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) as part of its annual Cooperative Funding Initiative (CFI) grant program for the Crystal Lake Water Quality Improvement Study. The CFI program provides funding to local governments to cover up to 50% of costs for water quality improvement and flood control projects. The project consists of a feasibility study to evaluate nutrient reduction sediment treatment options to improve water quality in Crystal Lake.
UPDATE: #SILVERALERT CANCELLED Mrs. Purvis has been located and is in the process of being reunited with her family. Thank you to everyone who shared! The Lakeland Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing adult, 70-year-old Ingrid Purvis. Mrs. Purvis is believed to be traveling in a white 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, bearing Florida tag KWW ...
LAKELAND, FL (February 16, 2021) | The Lakeland Public Library (Main Branch), located at 100 Lake Morton Drive, will be closed on February 22nd & 23rd and re-open with limited services Wednesday, February 24th. This closure will be the start of Phase 1 of a two-phase construction project at the Main Library location. Construction for Phase 1 is expected to last up to one year.
LAKELAND, FL (February 12, 2021) | Starting February 15th, the City of Lakeland invites the community to join on an adventure visiting City facilities to learn about Lakeland’s Black History pioneers. This self-led activity encourages participants to safely participate by visiting City facilities, following safety protocols in place including temperature checks and the use of masks/face coverings. Additionally, for those unable to visit the locations in person, visit our website www.lakelandgov.net/discoverytrail for an online option.