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LAKELAND, FL (April 1, 2022) | The City of Lakeland approves the relocation of the "Tribute to Volunteerism" sculpture to Munn Park.

LAKELAND, FL (March 24, 2022) | The 22^nd Annual Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition is on display along the Lemon Street Promenade and Lakeland Public Library.  The sculptures have all been installed and will be on display now through the end of 2022.  The community is encouraged to vote for their favorite sculpture by visiting the People’s Choice web page at https://bit.ly/2022FLOSCPeoplesChoice or through the City’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=LakelandGov&set=a.337867778369948.

LAKLAND, FL (March 21, 2022) | The Lakeland Park Drive Connector roadway project was recently awarded the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Ridge Branch Project of the Year. The project was recognized by the ASCE because of the challenges associated with building the road through a wetland and the elevation solutions needed to connect to Carpenters Way.

Polk County Public Safety Agencies Compete In Flag Football Tournament   Lakeland, FL (March 18, 2022) - The Lakeland Police Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL) is proud to host the Second Annual Battle of the Badges Flag Football Tournament on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Lakeland’s Cook Field. The tournament offers friendly flag football games and, more importantly, se ...

*** UPDATE: Ms. Walker has been found. Thank you to everyone who shared. *** Can you help locate Heather Walker? Officers are trying to locate 53-year-old Heather Walker. Ms. Walker was last seen around 3:30 p.m. today near Summer Landing Drive in North Lakeland. She is 5’2”, weighs approximately 120 pounds, and has shoulder-length blonde hair. Ms. Walker was last see ...

LAKELAND, FL (March 14, 2022) | Full workouts began today for the Detroit Tigers, and it makes the 86^th season for Spring Training at Tiger Town, extending the longest-standing relationship between a Major League team and a current Spring Training host community.  The 2022 Spring Training season will be the club’s 57^th consecutive season of playing at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. 

LAKELAND, FL (March 10, 2022) | Se7en Wetlands recently received the 2022 Community Water Champion Award at the 37^th Annual WateReuse Symposium. This national award recognizes the accomplishments of utilities and local government entities that ensure safe, reliable, locally controlled water supply through the development of water recycling treatment facilities, infrastructure, and other reuse projects. Se7en Wetlands is operated by the City’s Water Department, but it also serves as a recreational amenity.

LAKELAND, FL (March 9, 2022) - On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, shortly after 2:00 a.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of West 11th Street in reference to a shots fired call. On scene, officers located an 18-year-old male victim inside a residence with gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began securing the location and rendering aid until emergency medical re ...

LAKELAND, FL (March 3, 2022) | City Manager Shawn Sherrouse has appointed Kris Hallstrand as Interim Director of Lakeland Linder International Airport, effective March 3, 2022.  Current Director, Gene Conrad has accepted the position of President/CEO of the Aerospace Center for Excellence.

LAKELAND, FL (February 14, 2022) | Gene Conrad, Director of Lakeland Linder International Airport has accepted the position of President/CEO of the Aerospace Center for Excellence effective March 7, 2022.  Conrad stated in a letter to the City Manager that he accepted the position after significant reflection of his 12 years with the City of Lakeland.