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LAKELAND, FL – (July 3, 2022) A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive on August 9, 2022, to examine all aspects of the Lakeland Police Department's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The Lakeland Police Department has to comply with approximately 87 standards in order to receive accr ...

LAKELAND, FL (June 27, 2022) - There is a water main leak at the 4200 block of South Florida Avenue. 

LAKELAND, FL (June 13, 2022) - On Sunday, June 12, 2022, shortly after 8:00 p.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the 900 block of West 6th Street in reference to a shooting that occurred in the parking lot area of Webster Park. On scene, officers located a 46-year-old male victim inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began securing the location and re ...

LAKELAND, FL (June 13, 2022) | The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Willey to Assistant Director of Economic Development.  The position will report directly to Brian Rewis, Director of Community & Economic Development and Willey will continue to work with the City Manager on special projects as assigned.

YOUTHBUILD LAKELAND is accepting applications for anyone between the ages of 16 and 24 needing help to obtain their GED or High School Diploma while also learning vocational skills. Financial assistance is available.  VIEW FLYER Apply online today at https://lakelandhousing.org/Other-Programs/youthbuild.aspx or download an application. YOUTHBUILD-LAKELAND is a s ...

LAKELAND, FL (June 2, 2022) ) | The City of Lakeland announces the promotion of Emily Colón as Deputy City Manager. City Manager Shawn Sherrouse said, “I am pleased to promote Mrs. Colón to the position of Deputy City Manager. Through her experiences, hard work and passion for learning, she has developed a tremendous skillset in the city management profession.

Memorial Day 20222 Information

Lakeland, FL | At approximately 9:00 PM on May 22nd, the Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) received a call of a structure fire at a residence, located at 1207 Walnut Street. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and flames billowing from the front of the structure.

LAKELAND, FL (May 19, 2022) | The Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex was recently designated as an Outstanding Partner by the Florida Youth Conservation Center Network (FYCCN).  FYCCN is a program administered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission designed to get younger Floridians involved in outdoor activities.  The FYCCN program is dedicated to getting kids and families outside and helping them understand the importance of the state’s amazing natural resources. FYCCN educates and empowers Florida’s youth with outdoor know-how and the latest conservation concepts.

LAKELAND, FL (May 19, 2022) | Since 1985, Historic Lakeland, Inc. and the City of Lakeland’s Historic Preservation Board have recognized people and organizations doing the important work of historic preservation in our community at an annual awards ceremony. The event is held in May in recognition of Historic Preservation Month.